JL MC 476 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Geert Hofstede, Collectivism, Masculinity
4 May 2017
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The hofstede cultural dimensions did not include my country, which is rwanda. Rwanda is located in central / eastern africa, and is bordered by tanzania to the east, this is why i decided to do my research on tanzania. Power distance, is the dimension that deals with all individuals in societies not being equal. This means that people accept a hierarchical order. In this order, everyone has a place and needs no further justification. Hierarchy in an organization is seen as reflecting inherent inequalities, centralization is popular subordinates expect to be told what do and the ideal boss is a benevolent autocrat . Individuals is the degree of interdependence a society has for its members. Tanzania, scores a 25, which means it is considered a collectivistic society. In this society, everyone takes responsibility for their fellow members of the group. The qualities they value in society are caring for others and quality of life.
