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Hofsede S Analysis

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Hofstede Insights enables us solve Intercultural Organizational challenges by using our effective

proven framework based on Hofstede’s works and persspective.

Power distance

It deals with the idea that individuals in a country are not equal – it shows the attitude towards

the inequalities in that country. Power Distance can be defined as the degree to which less

powerful individuals within a country accept and expect that power is unequally distributed.

Saudi Arabia has high scores in this dimension. The dimension shows a count of 95 which means

people accept hierarchical order where everybody has a place without further justification.

Hierarchy in is seen to reflect inherent inequalities, subordinates expect order on how to go and

the leaders are benevolent autocrats.

Individualism vs. collectivism

The main issue addressed in this dimensions is the extent of interdependence maintained in the

society among its members. The people´s self-image can be defined as “I” or “We”. In

Individualist societies people look after themselves only and their close families. On the other

hand, collectivism advocates for people to care about others. Collectivist societies have people

belonging to groups which care for them and they are loyal to them.

This dimension (individualism) has a score of 25 in Saudi Arabia and the kingdom is therefore

considered to be a collectivistic society. The close long-term commitment to her member

‘group’, family, extended family, extended relationships confirms this reality.

Masculinity vs. femininity

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Saudi Arabia has a masculinityscores of 60 in this dimension and thus it is a Masculine society.

A high Masculine score on this dimension indicates that the Saudi Arabia is driven by

competition and need for achievement and success. Success is defined by the best in field. This

value system starts in school throughout organisational life.

Femininity has a low score on the dimension and this means the dominant values are caring for

others and quality of life. A Feminine society is one where quality of life is the sign of success

and standing out from the crowd is not admirable. The fundamental issue here is what motivates

people, wanting to be the best (Masculine) or liking what you do (Feminine).

Uncertainty avoidance

Uncertainty Avoidance refers to the the way a society deals with fact that they can never know

the future. This determines whether they try and control it or just let it just happen? This brings

anxiety and different countries have learnt how to deal with the anxiety differently. The degree to

which the country feel threatened by unknown events and have created institutions to try and

avoid it in future is reflected by the score of Uncertainty Avoidance.

Saudi Arabia has a score of 80 on this dimension. It indicates preference in avoiding uncertainty.

Countries with high Uncertainty Avoidance have rigid codes in belief and behavior.

Indulgence vs. restraint

One challenge which confronts humanity is the extent to which children are socialized. With no

socialization we are not human. This is the degree to which people control their desires or

impulses, from the way they were brought up. Weak control is known as Indulgence whereas

strong control is known as Restraint.

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Hofstede Insights enables us solve Intercultural Organizational challenges by using our effective proven framework based on Hofstede’s works and persspective. Power distance It deals with the idea that individuals in a country are not equal – it shows the attitude towards the inequalities in that country. Power Distance can be defined as the degree to which less powerful individuals within a country accept and expect that power is unequally distributed. Saudi Arabia has high scores in this dimension. The dimension shows a count of 95 which means people accept hierarchical order where everybody has a place without further justification. Hierarchy in is seen to reflect inherent inequalities, subordinates expect order on how to go and the leaders are benevolent autocrats. Individualism vs. collectivism The main issue addressed in this dimensions is the extent of interdependence maintain ...
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