Cultural Attitudes Inventory
Score
Masculinity-Femininity 3.11
Individualism-Collectivism 2.4
Uncertainty Avoidance 4.6
Power Distance 2.17
MAS/FEM: 1=Low masculinity (high in feminism) 5=High masculinity (low
in feminism)
IDV/COL: 1=High in individualism (low in collectivism) 5=Low
individualism (high in collectivism)
UA: 1=low in uncertainty avoidance 5=High in uncertainty avoidance
PD: 1=low in power distance 5=High in power distance
The Interpretation
Each of these scores corresponds to one of Hofstede's dimension of national culture: MF = masculinity-femininity; IC = individualism-collectivism; UA = uncertainty avoidance; PD = power distance. His research shows that various "national" cultures of the world score differently on these dimensions. Consider how closely your scores may represent your national culture. What are the implications of your score for your work as a manager? Compare yourself to these scores from a sample of United States and Mexican students:
| - |
U.S. |
Mexican |
Your Score |
| MF |
2.78 |
2.75 |
3.11 |
| IC |
2.19 |
3.33 |
2.4 |
| UA |
3.41 |
4.15 |
4.6 |
| PD |
1.86 |
2.22 |
2.17 |
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