Difference between revisions of "Power Distance"
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| − | One of the original four dimensions of [[Hofstede, Geert|Geert Hofstede’s]] [[Cultural Dimensions|cultural dimensions]] theory. | + | One of the original four dimensions of [[Hofstede, Geert|Geert Hofstede’s]] [[Cultural Dimensions|cultural dimensions]] theory. But simply, it refers to an index that measures the attitude of a [[culture]] to a hierarchy; it is a measure of the degree to which the less powerful members of social establishments accept the uneven distribution of power. In high power distance countries, the less powerful members of society are more willing to accept a more authoritarian power distribution, whereas in countries with a low power distance, society expects greater input and democracy. |
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| + | == External links and references == | ||
| + | * [http://www.geerthofstede.nl Geert Hofstede's academic website] | ||
| + | * [http://www.itapintl.com/facultyandresources/articlelibrarymain/hofstedes-consequences-the-impact-of-his-work-on-consulting-and-business-practices.html The impact of Dr. Hofstede's work on business practices] | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZqX0z3g5bE Hofstede - example of power distance (Youtube Video)] | ||
| + | * [http://geert-hofstede.com/dimensions.html The Hofstede Centre - Dimensions] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:56, 8 April 2014
One of the original four dimensions of Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory. But simply, it refers to an index that measures the attitude of a culture to a hierarchy; it is a measure of the degree to which the less powerful members of social establishments accept the uneven distribution of power. In high power distance countries, the less powerful members of society are more willing to accept a more authoritarian power distribution, whereas in countries with a low power distance, society expects greater input and democracy.
