BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
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Uncertainty Avoidance
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Masculinity-Femininity
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Time Orientation
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Power Distance
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Detailed explanation-1: -Masculinity-femininity is the degree a society values assertiveness and materialism versus feelings, relationships, and quality of life.
Detailed explanation-2: -In a masculine culture, men are expected to be assertive, competitive, and focused on material success. Women are expected to be nurturing and focused on people and quality of life. In contrast, Hofstede says a feminine culture or feminine society is one where gender roles are more fluid.
Detailed explanation-3: -Masculinity is seen to be the trait which emphasizes ambition, acquisition of wealth, and differentiated gender roles. Femininity is seen to be the trait which stress caring and nurturing behaviors, sexuality equality, environmental awareness, and more fluid gender roles.
Detailed explanation-4: -Collectivism refers to the degree to which a society focuses on the relationship of the group as a whole.
Detailed explanation-5: -According to Hofstede’s model, masculinity prizes “achievement, heroism, assertiveness, and material rewards for success.” Femininity, in contrast, prefers “cooperation, modesty, caring for the weak and quality of life.” Short-Term vs. Long-Term Orientation (LTO).