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Nine Cultural Dimensions
House, et. al (2002) defines The Nine Cultural Dimensions through psychological/ behavioral tradition. There is an emphasis on values, common behaviors, and industry practices. According to House, et. al (2002), these are shared values linked to behaviors, practices, and polices:
Uncertainty Avoidance
Uncertainty Avoidance
Strive to avoid the unknown. Reliance on normalcies, rituals, policies and regulations to predict the future.
Power Distance
Power Distance
Power is unequally shared. Members must agree.
Societal Collectivism
Societal Collectivism
Practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action.
In-Group Collectivism
In-Group Collectivism
Pride, loyalty and cohesiveness in an organization.
Gender Egalitarianism
Gender Egalitarianism
Does the group limit gender role/discrimination?
Assetiveness
Assetiveness
How much a group is aggressive. Degree which they are assertive, confrontational and aggressive in social relationships.
Future Orientation
Future Orientation
Focused on the future. Includes planning and investment in future endeavors. Delaying gratification.
Performance Orientation
Performance Orientation
Rewards performance, excellence and improvement. Confucian dynamism.
Human Orientation
Human Orientation
Reward for having humane qualities. Qualities are fairness, altruistic, friendly, generous, caring, and kindness.
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