Understanding Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions (Scenario)
Sasha has lived in Toronto her entire life and works at the head office of a large multinational corporation. She has recently become aware of several job openings for management in a number of the company's foreign subsidiaries. As she ponders the prospect of an overseas assignment, she reviews the research of Geert Hofstede to try to understand the cultural differences she would be faced with in each of the foreign subsidiaries.
Sasha decides to apply for a position in the United States, which, like Canada, is considered high on the dimension of ________ and low on ________.
◦ power distance; achievement
◦ individualism; uncertainty avoidance
◦ uncertainty avoidance; individualism
◦ long-term orientation; power distance
◦ collectivism; nurturing