Cultural, RACIAL and ethnic groups? You know, it would help the world a lot if we humans would limit ourselves to cultural and ethnic differences. How someone looks does not define a person in itself, does it. Culture does. Sometimes people's color (not race, please, there is only 1 human race) is the first thing you notice about them, but how one looks does not mean anything in itself, does it! If you adopt a kid from, let's say, China, does it mean that the kid has an inborn Chinese "mentality"? No. It would be a very good idea for all of us not to focus other people's looks.
I never knew what the Hofstede Cultural Framework was before this course, but now that I know what is it, it seems very important when trying to understand culture. I like how informing the public on cultural diversity can also bring everyone together, as we can understand each other better. Seeing the different approaches in Hofstede's findings, I found it very useful when learning about what culture diversity is.
During my college career, this still remains one of the most interesting videos I have watched. I consider Hofstede's Cultural Framework to be vital knowledge in understanding culture and I wish I would have understood it much sooner. In knowing this framework, I have a basis in understanding other cultures and how they compare to my own.
American business culture is different than other business cultures around the world. It is imperative in the United States to understand the cultural background of different people from varying backgrounds to better manage and run a business. Analyzing the six different topics can provide great insight into business decision making.
It is fascinating to me how all the elements within a culture can vary so greatly just based on where you live, individualism, power distance, indulgence, etc. I think it is very informative knowing how cultures operate, in case you are ever in a business situation when its vital to have an understanding of it.
Hofstede's Culture Framework in correlation with culture in different societies. The importance of knowing culture norms, and social norms in different countries can make or break your experience overseas. I love the debate between individualism and collectivism- I side with a collective society, even having grown up in the US.
I enjoyed learning from this video, it is interesting seeing how different cultures can affect the way businesses operate. I think it could be interesting to do more studies on this to see which kind of business cultures produce the most efficient and productive businesses, while also doing well to take care of their emplyees.
This video really set the tone for the entire class for me. It was so crucial in being able to understand a lot of what happens in the future chapters, so it was important that this video was easy to grasp. It is surprising interesting and super easy to grasp.
Hofstede's cultural framework is important to understand as diversity continues to increase as time goes on. It provides a deeper understanding of many cultures and can be looked up at any time for reference. Understanding each category can provide a lot of information for a specific culture and can be useful when trying to show respect.
I`ve recently relocated from one of the Eastern European countries to the UK, and this video explained me some differences just brilliantly. The only thing is that now I know the reasons behind them as well! Thank you very much for your work. I`m doing some bits of business for interest, and such videos brilliantly satisfy it
Hofstede's cultural framework is fascinating because it classifies individuals based on their fundamental traits, experiences, and knowledge into various dimensions. This enables companies to gain a better understanding of how their product, market, and ultimately their success will be able to scale in other nations or even in different regions within our own.
This framework doesn't include people with disabilities. Disability doesn't discriminate. Anyone from any of these "groups" could live with a disability. Moreover, the video isn't professionally captioned. The delivery of this framework philosophy omits individuals who rely on the printed representation of English. UA-cam auto-generated captions place a barrier because they do not include punctuation, capitalization, or spell-check capabilities.
I believe this is a good video on Hofstede's theory about how cultures work. Even though he was only looking at one company, I believe he did a great job nailing down some key aspects about different cultures. He hit the nail on the head with individualism and collectivism, and how the U.S. and Europe are more individual, while Middle East countries are more group-oriented and collective as a society. This video is good to explain why some countries do the things they do; great video!
This video is so good and has very good information. The subject talking is this video reminds me of what college is like. In college, there are so many cultures but somehow we go to the same class and help each other out no matter where we came from. Even though sometimes our culture gets in the way its always good to learn about the different cultures and know the way they think and also do things and just be more informed about the different cultures.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework is something I think everyone should have an understanding of. We should welcome the idea of understanding different cultures and understanding/learning about Hofstede's cultural framework can help with that. Being able to understand the cultural differences in the world is super important because it allows us to have a better understanding of one another. Great video!
This is the first time I have learned about Hofstede's culture framework, and this video did a great job explaining it and allowing me to see examples to help me better understand it. I learned that it shows the effects of culture and how the values relate to behavior.
The video discusses Hofstede's cultural framework and its six dimensions, including power distance, individualism vs collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance index. It highlights the importance of cultural diversity in workplaces and the limitations of the model. [00:00] Understanding cultural diversity is crucial in today's workplaces and schools - Cultural diversity contributes to collaboration, dispels negative stereotypes, and makes the world more interesting - Hofstede's cultural framework is a useful approach to understanding cultures - The framework consists of six dimensions, including power distance index, which varies across cultures [02:37] The four cultural dimensions are individualism vs collectivism, uncertainty avoidance index, masculinity vs femininity, and power distance - Individualistic cultures prioritize self-realization and competition, while collectivist cultures prioritize group goals and loyalty - High uncertainty avoidance cultures prefer stability and clear instructions, while low uncertainty avoidance cultures are more willing to take risks and value thinking outside the box - Masculine cultures prioritize achievement and toughness, while feminine cultures prioritize nurturing and tenderness - Power distance refers to the degree of acceptance of unequal distribution of power in a society, with high power distance cultures accepting and even expecting hierarchy and low power distance cultures valuing equality and challenging authority [05:17] Attitudes towards gender and time orientation vary across cultures - Masculine-oriented cultures have defined gender roles and prioritize performance and material success (e.g. Japan, Latin America) - Feminine-oriented cultures prioritize quality of life and relationships, with both genders swapping roles (e.g. Scandinavia, Switzerland, New Zealand) - Long-term orientation emphasizes perseverance and growth, while short-term orientation focuses on immediate success (e.g. traditional Eastern cultures) - Indulgent societies value gratification of human needs and desires, while restrained societies suppress gratification and regulate it through social norms (added in 2010) [07:57] Understanding cultural diversity is crucial for successful communication and relationship management - Hofstede's cultural framework is a valuable tool for understanding cultural differences - Limitations of Hofstede's framework include assuming a one-to-one correspondence between culture and nation-state, cultural bias in research, and exclusion of certain social classes - Different countries have varying levels of indulgence, which can impact societal norms and individual behavior
This is one of my favorite videos from this course. I enjoy learning about different cultures and I am glad that I attend a school that welcomes diversity. I like how Hofstede's Cultural Framework is explained in this video. I felt like the examples given in each dimension were accurate. Coming from a Hispanic background I can confirm that Latin America is a masculine-oriented culture.
Personally, I had never heard of Hofstede's cultural framework until taking this course. And, it seems like a 'good enough' way of categorizing cultures, but I don't know how sold I am on the idea itself. If they replicated this research experiment to include more companies and participants than what Mr. Hofstede did, I would be inclined to believe it. However, in skeptically saying that, I do think that the fifth point of long-term vs. short-term orientation is most prevalent in my own observations in the workplace. If different employees, especially a manager and their employee, that can put a HEAVY strain of their effectiveness as a team. Of all of the six points, I think the planning perspective one is the most important (Long vs Short term).
Hofstede's cultural framework is undoubtly useful in business. I still think more could be added to it though. For example, Hofstede limited himself by using only employees if IBM. It would be interesting to see if his predictions are also valid in other industries.
The Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation dimension is interesting to analyze. An example from the video was that one with a long-term orientation would be willing to take blame for a faulty product. In these countries, there is probably more correction and adjustment because the people believe in a future goal. They improve what they have to suit future needs. On the other hand, countries that have a short-term orientation are more likely to terminate efforts if something goes wrong. There is more waste in these countries because they will scrap an idea if it is not fulfilling the requirement.
I think any attempt to systematize cultural differences will be subject to some limitations, but I don't think that decreases the importance of trying to develop such models. The bias in Hofstede's research seems likely to affect his conclusions, but I still think the model is useful as long as you acknowledge its limitations when using it
Thanks to this video, I better understand Hofstede's cultural framework and how it can help add to a business. Although, as stated in the video, it is more of a Western framework, and could be more beneficial for international businesses if it was applied to other countries and not just culturally in the West.
Hofstede’s framework is interesting within the settings he applied his observations to, but I have difficulty putting too much stock into it since it solely based within IBM, not representing a larger sample size.
Denmark stood out to me. I noticed Denmark view each other as equals. They do not have a huge separation in superiors and subordinates when it comes to respect. I cannot help but wonder if this has to do with Denmark's ability to avoid conflict.
Hofstedes Cultural Frameworks gives you an easily accessible and understandable basis on a country's culture. The general categories it provides allows you to understand why a person of that culture may act a certain way in business and could be very beneficial.
Using Hofestede's cultural framework, you may give reasons for why some behaviors are more or less prevalent in other societies. It demonstrates how a society's culture influences its members' morals and ethics.
Hofestede's cultural framework allows you to explain why certain behaviors are more or less common in different cultures. It shows the effects of a society's culture on the values of the members.
I found it interesting that the United States falls between the masculine and feminine dimension. Before this video, I was confused by what the Hofstede cultural framework, but thus video perfectly explains the concept(s) with examples! This is a great resource.
Hofstede Cultural Framework helps workplaces, schools and all areas of cooperation grow healthy. Understanding each other and respecting peoples upbringings, cultures, races and beliefs; will internally and externally grow a company's work culture and work environment.
This Hofstede Cultural Framework video tells so much about how different other cultures are in terms of workplaces. Japan for example, has a high-power distance in their workplace while a country like Norway has a low-power distance in their workplace. Japan and Latin America has masculine-oriented culture while a country like America is putting more effort to be in the middle ground.
A great video explaining the cultural framework. Very true with Mexico in having the male work and women stay home. I am Italian, and my father always made sure that we had everything we needed growing up. Yes, understanding everyone's culture can help us work together and learn from one another.
I thought this was a great video. The fundamental knowledge of many cultures, attitudes, beliefs, and more is provided by Hofstede's Cultural Framework. This understanding is crucial for the workforce, interpersonal connections, and the capacity to recognize cultural differences and understand them with respect. This movie focuses on the ways in which civilizations differ in their methods of life, the ways in which components of the workforce differ, and the ways in which working overseas can affect nations with diverse cultures and customs.
This video discusses the importance of cultural diversity in today's workplaces and societies. Understanding different cultures helps foster collaboration, dispel stereotypes, and make the world more interesting. It introduces Hofstede's cultural framework, which includes six dimensions like Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, and more. This framework aids in comprehending cultural differences and their impact.
Hofstede's cultural framework is quite interesting because it takes the basics of a person's characteristics, knowledge, and experiences and categorizes them into different dimensions. This allows businesses to get a better grasp on how the product, market, and ultimately the success of a company will be able to scale in another country or even a different parts of our own country.
The Hofstede cultural framework is useful for helping individuals and organizations understand and navigate cultural differences in a globalized world. By understanding the cultural dimensions of different societies, individuals and organizations can better anticipate and manage potential conflicts, communicate more effectively, and build stronger relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework serves as a fundamental guide to comprehend diverse cultures, encompassing attitudes, beliefs, and more. This comprehension is crucial across various dimensions such as the workforce and interpersonal relationships. It plays a vital role in fostering respectful understanding of cultures and discerning the distinctions among them. The featured video, in particular, underscores the variations in cultural lifestyles and their implications on the workforce, shedding light on how diverse aspects can impact countries engaged in international collaboration with different cultural norms. Recognizing and understanding different cultures in the workplace is paramount for fostering connections and enhancing learning, especially in the context of international business endeavors.
I found this video very interesting because although i had previously heard of Hofstede's cultural framework before I did not quite understand it. The video put each dimension into very simple terms which helped me better understand masculinity and the indulgence frameworks which I did not get how these would affect the business world.
I like how Hofstede's cultural framework shows how certain cultures behave the way they do. For example, it is interesting learning that China and South Korea value perseverance while the UK and US focus on short-term success.
This video on Business School 101 discussing Cultural Diversity and Hofstede's Cultural Framework is quite insightful. The speaker effectively emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse cultures for collaboration. The breakdown of Hofstede's six dimensions provides a clear view of cultural perspectives. Despite Hofstede's model limitations, it remains a valuable tool. Overall, a concise and informative resource for students exploring the impact of cultural diversity in the business world.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework is the basic understanding of different cultures, attitudes, beliefs, and more. This understanding is important within all aspects of the workforce, relationships with other people, and the ability to understand cultures respectfully, as well as being able to see the differences between them. This video especially shows the differences in cultures ways of living and how aspects differ within the workforce, and how it can affect countries with different cultures and customs working internationally. I think it is important in the workplace to understand different cultures, in order to relate and learn more between international business endeavours.
I believe the Hofstede Cultural Framework is useful for understanding how culture influences how businesses operate. However, it is important to keep in mind that it generalizes people based on cultural trends, and does not consider individual differences. For example, most Americans are indulgent and short-term oriented. I am an exception to this trend because I practice restraint and I am long-term oriented.
Even though Hofstede culture framework has some limitation, but I agree with his six different dimensions to see the culture differences. I particularly see the differences between two “Long-Term vs Short-Term Orientation” cultures. Majority people in Asia try to save money for their kids for education, wedding and even property to pass out to their next generations; so, their next generations don’t have to work hard as they did. On other side, western culture prefers short term success and more focused near future rather than far.
This lecture video helps you to understand Hofstede's cultural framework and how it relates to business. It explains all of the different attributes to this specific type of framework and how they all go together.
Hofstede developed this cultural model primarily on the basis of differences in values and beliefs regarding work goals. Hofstede's framework is especially useful because it provides important information about differences between countries and how to manage such differences.
I found this lecture video to be very interesting as i learned alot about hofstede framework. I didn't know anything about it before this class. It is a very good tool for understanding a particular country's culture.
I think Hofstede's cultural framework is a great model to compare why nations think so differently from one another. I found the individualism vs collectivism especially interesting. Although I am from Hispanic decent, I was born in the United States and as the video mentions I follow the individualism idea. Being independent and taking care of one's family is the most important thing for me, and although I have noticed people from Mexico do find themselves relying on a group for survival more than themselves, it is a principle I would never see myself following. Overall, it is compelling how the United States and Mexico can be neighboring countries, yet they are very different from each other.
Your insights into how cultural dimensions influence international business practices were enlightening. I especially appreciated the real-world examples you used to illustrate each point.
When I was in high school I was allowed to travel overseas to France, Ireland, England, Wales, Italy, and Greece. Before our trip, we were taught the cultural differences in each country compared to living in the United States. I wish that Hofstede's cultural framework was integrated into that curriculum. This gave me a greater understanding in depth of how cultural differences come about and how to navigate them.
This was a very interesting discussion. America is a very individualist country, it's fascinating to think about how other countries around the world take a more collective approach. It's also worthy noting that this country is also very short-term orientated due to the belief that anyone can make it "big".
The dimension from the Hofstede video I find most interesting is that of Short vs Long term orientation. The remark that "Short Term cultures value tradition only as much as it fulills social obligations" really hit home. I believe that trait, which the Hofstede model associates with western cultures, is a double edged sword. Few barriers to innovations that give an advantage, but a lack of caution to changes that might haev serious costs over the course of several generations.
I found this interesting because I had very little previous knowledge of Hofstede's cultural framework. The video showed the importance of the factors as well as how understanding how they rank can better inform you.
Before this class I had never heard of Hofstede Cultural framework. This video very well explained the topic and covered all of my questions concerning this idea. It is very interesting to see how other countries are compared to others and where they are ranked on a global scale. Understanding different cultures and what they are known for is something that should be learned and overall is something very interesting. Good video!
This was my first time learning about Hofstede Cultural Framework and I was not disapointed, I think that statistics between different countries and cultures is very cool.
This video interests me because I think someone new to international business would not always think of this aspect to it. When thinking of business, most people probably don't consider their culture a factor to how their business operates because that is just how businesses in their culture operate. However when the cultures are different and you are doing international business then it plays a huge factor in how successful a business may or may not be. Hofstede's Framework also, as the video mentions, is useful outside of business practices in understanding other cultures and getting rid of stereotypes/negative perceptions.
This was an excellent video! This video highlights diversity and culture, which is something very important in society and the business workforce these days. I learned a lot of interesting facts that I did not know before watching this video.
I enjoyed learning about Hofstede's Cultural Framework and it was neat to try to guess how the United States ranked within each dimension and then see the answer. However, from the beginning, I was interested in knowing more about Hofstede in order to understand what biases he could have had when creating each measure and ranking each culture. I am glad that this video addressed the limitations of the framework, and wish that we had a framework that was created by a diverse group of people to see less biased results.
Hofstede's cultural framework has six dimensions and are practiced all around the world. The dimension that fascinated was Individualism vs. Collectivism. In an individualistic society the norm is to take care of yourself and your immediate group of people. On the flipside in a collectivist culture its about the group not just you. The goal is to complete a task that will propel the group in the direction that they are seeking to go.
A very helpful video over the Hofstede Cultural Model. Not the first time that I had been introduced to the topic but when I had been introduced to it previously we did not really focus on it for long. It was extremely helpful being able to go over longer then just one class period.
I have always had a keen interest in exploring personality differences and understanding how different cultures function, which is why I found this video to be extremely captivating. I believe that Hofstede's metrics serve as valuable tools for comprehending the nuances of various cultures, and individuals involved in international business or any international engagement could greatly benefit from mastering these measurements. Being able to utilize these metrics to anticipate the behavior and expectations of different countries can be immensely advantageous in navigating cross-cultural interactions.
I really like Hofstede's Cultural Framework. It is very helpful in understanding why different cultures act the way they do. Realizing where a culture scores in the framework can be very interesting to think about. I think the most interesting one to see is where a country scores on Long-term Orientation. I feel like it shows whether the culture thinks much about the future or not.
After working through this class I see how important the Hofstede Cultural Framework is to international Business. After learning about this framework, it really helps me understand how countries culture effect their business dealings, and what to expect for future work.
I think that Hofstede Cultural Framework should be required to learn no matter what your major is. It is very important to understand different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles in any kind of social interaction. Because we all have different backgrounds, we can all bring new ideas to the table which is very beneficial in the degree that I am going for (Marketing). This video helped further my knowledge on how Europe and the U.S. are more individual and how middle eastern countries are more collective as a society.
I enjoyed how this video took Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory and showed how countries created their values. The idea is very simple to understand that countries cultural values are created by the interactions within the country. Many countries are just now receiving foreign investment long enough for us to see how foreign impacts can actually alter a countries value as well. I believe that there is more that can be said about countries and their values beyond just the Hofstede theory, but the theory works well in showcasing it simply.
I had already learned about Hofstede's Cultural Framework in another class. I find it very interesting about how spot on it is on most countries cultures. It is more impressive that this research was originally just based on Americans and European people and one industry and company that was IBM. I was born in Mexico but have grown up in the United States and It's interesting how I identify with Mexico on some stuff and with United States on some others.
I found this video interesting because it does a good job at breaking down the differences that should be highlighted when comparing another culture to ones own. Having the the country recieve these numerical scores to compare to another culture do show the some of the differences in the values of cultures, which is important when visiting a foreign culture and to be respectful. This was an especially interesting video to watch since I hope to work in other countries in the future, by having this outlook and possibly applying the framework to compare a new country to my own counrties' scores, I can see how much adapting I will need to do and what changes to highlight so that I can be successful in my travels.
the part of the video that I found interesting was the Indulgence vs. restraint restraint dimension of hofstedes cultural model because it explains how factors like social norms and freedom of speech play a part in how westernized countries choose to spend money compared to eastern european and asian countries. very informative video.
This is the first time I have heard about Hofstdeds Cultural Framework. I find it interesting as to how crucial it is in the business world, and being able to understand it will help long-term.
The Hofstede Cultural Framework is something that I believe ought to be understood by all.The idea of comprehending many cultures is one we should embrace, and becoming familiar with Hofstede's cultural framework can aid in that endeavor. Understanding the cultural variations that exist in the globe is crucial because it improves our understanding of one another. Amazing video!
This video introduced me to hofstede cultural framework. It also helped me get a better understand of what it is and how it's used. I really found the video very informational and helpful.
I believe that cultural diversity is very important in the workplace. Not only can we learn from each other, but it also allows for collaboration and understanding. I look forward to being hired into a company that has a diverse workplace environment.
What I learned about Hofstedes Cultural Framework is the different cultures and how we are living. Also I learned how each accepts each culture In different countries the power is very important very interesting video.
Hofstede'c Culture Framework is a really beneficial tool in helping our understanding of other cultures. While most of the scorings did not shock me, seeing a number in each category was beneficial for my understanding. I was so glad to learn about this framework and concept and I think was very well explained and summarized here!
This video is very interesting. I am currently studying International Human Resource Management and company culture is one of the topic we are trying to cover. This has helped me to understand a bit about the culture and why it is of great importance. Well explained! Thank you very much ❤
Learning about diversity is very important. Having diversity within a company is important. Many companies should be taught about diversity and the overall positive effects diversity can have on a company.
The depth this video went into with Hofstede Cultural Framework in such a small time frame is great and very efficient. It was so interesting to see which cultures were high/low on the cultural dimensions, which was very interesting.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework scores is a very interesting way to view the different cultures in the national economy. All cultures have their strengths and weaknesses, and this scale gives great insight on each culture.
Learning about other people’s culture is important because we come from different backgrounds, and this can bring innovative and beneficial ideas to the table. Hofstede’s cultural framework is an approach that helps us understand different cultures. This video gives great examples about the 6 different elements and how they can differ amongst countries. Although Hofstede’s framework may have limitations, I believe the research findings are pretty accurate. I certainly agree with the statement that people in the United States take on the individualism approach.
Cultures are the same but different. With this being said, it is still important to learn and keep learning about others. Having diversity is important and a beautiful thing.
It's so important to understand cultures and how they differ from each other. Hofstede's Cultural Framework does an excellent job of simplifying a complex concept. I was somewhat aware of this framework from a previous class, but now I have a better grasp on it. Overall, this is beneficial for everyone to learn.
This video is very rich in examples and why every category in the framework is important & what it means about a culture. Definitely something useful in the real world if needed.
It is interesting to learn about all the different kinds cultures and how they operate. Your video of Hofstede Cultural Framework really helped me with my understanding of different cultures and how diverse they can be from other cultures. Thank you for the video and helping people understand the importance of cultural framework.
Hofstedes cultural framework really provided a more simple breakdown of how other countries differ and what their ideas entail. It is a limited view, given it's from a single company, but it just goes to show that even working together, the idea of different perspectives could work and should be embraced. The idea that interests me was uncertainty avoidance because some countries are clear and safe while others promote new things.
This video is great because you can understand the framework better. I have been told about it in other classes but not as much as information as this video provides.
Cultural, RACIAL and ethnic groups? You know, it would help the world a lot if we humans would limit ourselves to cultural and ethnic differences. How someone looks does not define a person in itself, does it. Culture does. Sometimes people's color (not race, please, there is only 1 human race) is the first thing you notice about them, but how one looks does not mean anything in itself, does it! If you adopt a kid from, let's say, China, does it mean that the kid has an inborn Chinese "mentality"? No. It would be a very good idea for all of us not to focus other people's looks.
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I never knew what the Hofstede Cultural Framework was before this course, but now that I know what is it, it seems very important when trying to understand culture. I like how informing the public on cultural diversity can also bring everyone together, as we can understand each other better. Seeing the different approaches in Hofstede's findings, I found it very useful when learning about what culture diversity is.
During my college career, this still remains one of the most interesting videos I have watched. I consider Hofstede's Cultural Framework to be vital knowledge in understanding culture and I wish I would have understood it much sooner. In knowing this framework, I have a basis in understanding other cultures and how they compare to my own.
American business culture is different than other business cultures around the world. It is imperative in the United States to understand the cultural background of different people from varying backgrounds to better manage and run a business. Analyzing the six different topics can provide great insight into business decision making.
It is fascinating to me how all the elements within a culture can vary so greatly just based on where you live, individualism, power distance, indulgence, etc. I think it is very informative knowing how cultures operate, in case you are ever in a business situation when its vital to have an understanding of it.
Hofstede's Culture Framework in correlation with culture in different societies. The importance of knowing culture norms, and social norms in different countries can make or break your experience overseas. I love the debate between individualism and collectivism- I side with a collective society, even having grown up in the US.
I enjoyed learning from this video, it is interesting seeing how different cultures can affect the way businesses operate. I think it could be interesting to do more studies on this to see which kind of business cultures produce the most efficient and productive businesses, while also doing well to take care of their emplyees.
This video really set the tone for the entire class for me. It was so crucial in being able to understand a lot of what happens in the future chapters, so it was important that this video was easy to grasp. It is surprising interesting and super easy to grasp.
Hofstede's cultural framework is important to understand as diversity continues to increase as time goes on. It provides a deeper understanding of many cultures and can be looked up at any time for reference. Understanding each category can provide a lot of information for a specific culture and can be useful when trying to show respect.
I`ve recently relocated from one of the Eastern European countries to the UK, and this video explained me some differences just brilliantly. The only thing is that now I know the reasons behind them as well! Thank you very much for your work. I`m doing some bits of business for interest, and such videos brilliantly satisfy it
Hofstede's cultural framework is fascinating because it classifies individuals based on their fundamental traits, experiences, and knowledge into various dimensions. This enables companies to gain a better understanding of how their product, market, and ultimately their success will be able to scale in other nations or even in different regions within our own.
This framework doesn't include people with disabilities. Disability doesn't discriminate. Anyone from any of these "groups" could live with a disability. Moreover, the video isn't professionally captioned. The delivery of this framework philosophy omits individuals who rely on the printed representation of English. UA-cam auto-generated captions place a barrier because they do not include punctuation, capitalization, or spell-check capabilities.
I believe this is a good video on Hofstede's theory about how cultures work. Even though he was only looking at one company, I believe he did a great job nailing down some key aspects about different cultures. He hit the nail on the head with individualism and collectivism, and how the U.S. and Europe are more individual, while Middle East countries are more group-oriented and collective as a society. This video is good to explain why some countries do the things they do; great video!
This video is so good and has very good information. The subject talking is this video reminds me of what college is like. In college, there are so many cultures but somehow we go to the same class and help each other out no matter where we came from. Even though sometimes our culture gets in the way its always good to learn about the different cultures and know the way they think and also do things and just be more informed about the different cultures.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework is something I think everyone should have an understanding of. We should welcome the idea of understanding different cultures and understanding/learning about Hofstede's cultural framework can help with that. Being able to understand the cultural differences in the world is super important because it allows us to have a better understanding of one another. Great video!
This is the first time I have learned about Hofstede's culture framework, and this video did a great job explaining it and allowing me to see examples to help me better understand it. I learned that it shows the effects of culture and how the values relate to behavior.
The video discusses Hofstede's cultural framework and its six dimensions, including power distance, individualism vs collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance index. It highlights the importance of cultural diversity in workplaces and the limitations of the model.
[00:00] Understanding cultural diversity is crucial in today's workplaces and schools
- Cultural diversity contributes to collaboration, dispels negative stereotypes, and makes the world more interesting
- Hofstede's cultural framework is a useful approach to understanding cultures
- The framework consists of six dimensions, including power distance index, which varies across cultures
[02:37] The four cultural dimensions are individualism vs collectivism, uncertainty avoidance index, masculinity vs femininity, and power distance
- Individualistic cultures prioritize self-realization and competition, while collectivist cultures prioritize group goals and loyalty
- High uncertainty avoidance cultures prefer stability and clear instructions, while low uncertainty avoidance cultures are more willing to take risks and value thinking outside the box
- Masculine cultures prioritize achievement and toughness, while feminine cultures prioritize nurturing and tenderness
- Power distance refers to the degree of acceptance of unequal distribution of power in a society, with high power distance cultures accepting and even expecting hierarchy and low power distance cultures valuing equality and challenging authority
[05:17] Attitudes towards gender and time orientation vary across cultures
- Masculine-oriented cultures have defined gender roles and prioritize performance and material success (e.g. Japan, Latin America)
- Feminine-oriented cultures prioritize quality of life and relationships, with both genders swapping roles (e.g. Scandinavia, Switzerland, New Zealand)
- Long-term orientation emphasizes perseverance and growth, while short-term orientation focuses on immediate success (e.g. traditional Eastern cultures)
- Indulgent societies value gratification of human needs and desires, while restrained societies suppress gratification and regulate it through social norms (added in 2010)
[07:57] Understanding cultural diversity is crucial for successful communication and relationship management
- Hofstede's cultural framework is a valuable tool for understanding cultural differences
- Limitations of Hofstede's framework include assuming a one-to-one correspondence between culture and nation-state, cultural bias in research, and exclusion of certain social classes
- Different countries have varying levels of indulgence, which can impact societal norms and individual behavior
This is one of my favorite videos from this course. I enjoy learning about different cultures and I am glad that I attend a school that welcomes diversity. I like how Hofstede's Cultural Framework is explained in this video. I felt like the examples given in each dimension were accurate. Coming from a Hispanic background I can confirm that Latin America is a masculine-oriented culture.
Personally, I had never heard of Hofstede's cultural framework until taking this course. And, it seems like a 'good enough' way of categorizing cultures, but I don't know how sold I am on the idea itself. If they replicated this research experiment to include more companies and participants than what Mr. Hofstede did, I would be inclined to believe it. However, in skeptically saying that, I do think that the fifth point of long-term vs. short-term orientation is most prevalent in my own observations in the workplace. If different employees, especially a manager and their employee, that can put a HEAVY strain of their effectiveness as a team. Of all of the six points, I think the planning perspective one is the most important (Long vs Short term).
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This really much helpful for people who want to expand business internationally.
Hofstede's cultural framework is undoubtly useful in business. I still think more could be added to it though. For example, Hofstede limited himself by using only employees if IBM. It would be interesting to see if his predictions are also valid in other industries.
The Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation dimension is interesting to analyze. An example from the video was that one with a long-term orientation would be willing to take blame for a faulty product. In these countries, there is probably more correction and adjustment because the people believe in a future goal. They improve what they have to suit future needs. On the other hand, countries that have a short-term orientation are more likely to terminate efforts if something goes wrong. There is more waste in these countries because they will scrap an idea if it is not fulfilling the requirement.
I think any attempt to systematize cultural differences will be subject to some limitations, but I don't think that decreases the importance of trying to develop such models. The bias in Hofstede's research seems likely to affect his conclusions, but I still think the model is useful as long as you acknowledge its limitations when using it
Thanks to this video, I better understand Hofstede's cultural framework and how it can help add to a business. Although, as stated in the video, it is more of a Western framework, and could be more beneficial for international businesses if it was applied to other countries and not just culturally in the West.
Hofstede’s framework is interesting within the settings he applied his observations to, but I have difficulty putting too much stock into it since it solely based within IBM, not representing a larger sample size.
Denmark stood out to me. I noticed Denmark view each other as equals. They do not have a huge separation in superiors and subordinates when it comes to respect. I cannot help but wonder if this has to do with Denmark's ability to avoid conflict.
Hofstedes Cultural Frameworks gives you an easily accessible and understandable basis on a country's culture. The general categories it provides allows you to understand why a person of that culture may act a certain way in business and could be very beneficial.
Using Hofestede's cultural framework, you may give reasons for why some behaviors are more or less prevalent in other societies. It demonstrates how a society's culture influences its members' morals and ethics.
Happy to watch national cultural difference of hofstedes. I am looking Multi ethnic national cultural dimensions .
Hofestede's cultural framework allows you to explain why certain behaviors are more or less common in different cultures. It shows the effects of a society's culture on the values of the members.
It is extremely interesting to see how the U.S stacks up against other countries on the scale. Being ranked on highly on indulgence was a given.
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Cool.... Especially about the last part . Explain limitation
Thank you so much for not using an AI voice over for this video, easier to stay focused on the content
Thank you very much for this valuable video ❤🎉
love how well this was explained, and It is very interesting
a very good video. i am wondering if you can provide reference list as well
This is a great way to break it down well outlined.
I found it interesting that the United States falls between the masculine and feminine dimension. Before this video, I was confused by what the Hofstede cultural framework, but thus video perfectly explains the concept(s) with examples! This is a great resource.
Hofstede Cultural Framework helps workplaces, schools and all areas of cooperation grow healthy. Understanding each other and respecting peoples upbringings, cultures, races and beliefs; will internally and externally grow a company's work culture and work environment.
This Hofstede Cultural Framework video tells so much about how different other cultures are in terms of workplaces. Japan for example, has a high-power distance in their workplace while a country like Norway has a low-power distance in their workplace. Japan and Latin America has masculine-oriented culture while a country like America is putting more effort to be in the middle ground.
A great video explaining the cultural framework. Very true with Mexico in having the male work and women stay home. I am Italian, and my father always made sure that we had everything we needed growing up. Yes, understanding everyone's culture can help us work together and learn from one another.
I thought this was a great video. The fundamental knowledge of many cultures, attitudes, beliefs, and more is provided by Hofstede's Cultural Framework. This understanding is crucial for the workforce, interpersonal connections, and the capacity to recognize cultural differences and understand them with respect. This movie focuses on the ways in which civilizations differ in their methods of life, the ways in which components of the workforce differ, and the ways in which working overseas can affect nations with diverse cultures and customs.
This video discusses the importance of cultural diversity in today's workplaces and societies. Understanding different cultures helps foster collaboration, dispel stereotypes, and make the world more interesting. It introduces Hofstede's cultural framework, which includes six dimensions like Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, and more. This framework aids in comprehending cultural differences and their impact.
Hofstede's cultural framework is quite interesting because it takes the basics of a person's characteristics, knowledge, and experiences and categorizes them into different dimensions. This allows businesses to get a better grasp on how the product, market, and ultimately the success of a company will be able to scale in another country or even a different parts of our own country.
The Hofstede cultural framework is useful for helping individuals and organizations understand and navigate cultural differences in a globalized world. By understanding the cultural dimensions of different societies, individuals and organizations can better anticipate and manage potential conflicts, communicate more effectively, and build stronger relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework serves as a fundamental guide to comprehend diverse cultures, encompassing attitudes, beliefs, and more. This comprehension is crucial across various dimensions such as the workforce and interpersonal relationships. It plays a vital role in fostering respectful understanding of cultures and discerning the distinctions among them. The featured video, in particular, underscores the variations in cultural lifestyles and their implications on the workforce, shedding light on how diverse aspects can impact countries engaged in international collaboration with different cultural norms. Recognizing and understanding different cultures in the workplace is paramount for fostering connections and enhancing learning, especially in the context of international business endeavors.
I found this video very interesting because although i had previously heard of Hofstede's cultural framework before I did not quite understand it. The video put each dimension into very simple terms which helped me better understand masculinity and the indulgence frameworks which I did not get how these would affect the business world.
I like how Hofstede's cultural framework shows how certain cultures behave the way they do. For example, it is interesting learning that China and South Korea value perseverance while the UK and US focus on short-term success.
This video on Business School 101 discussing Cultural Diversity and Hofstede's Cultural Framework is quite insightful. The speaker effectively emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse cultures for collaboration. The breakdown of Hofstede's six dimensions provides a clear view of cultural perspectives. Despite Hofstede's model limitations, it remains a valuable tool. Overall, a concise and informative resource for students exploring the impact of cultural diversity in the business world.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework is the basic understanding of different cultures, attitudes, beliefs, and more. This understanding is important within all aspects of the workforce, relationships with other people, and the ability to understand cultures respectfully, as well as being able to see the differences between them. This video especially shows the differences in cultures ways of living and how aspects differ within the workforce, and how it can affect countries with different cultures and customs working internationally. I think it is important in the workplace to understand different cultures, in order to relate and learn more between international business endeavours.
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I believe the Hofstede Cultural Framework is useful for understanding how culture influences how businesses operate. However, it is important to keep in mind that it generalizes people based on cultural trends, and does not consider individual differences. For example, most Americans are indulgent and short-term oriented. I am an exception to this trend because I practice restraint and I am long-term oriented.
Even though Hofstede culture framework has some limitation, but I agree with his six different dimensions to see the culture differences. I particularly see the differences between two “Long-Term vs Short-Term Orientation” cultures. Majority people in Asia try to save money for their kids for education, wedding and even property to pass out to their next generations; so, their next generations don’t have to work hard as they did. On other side, western culture prefers short term success and more focused near future rather than far.
This lecture video helps you to understand Hofstede's cultural framework and how it relates to business. It explains all of the different attributes to this specific type of framework and how they all go together.
Hofstede developed this cultural model primarily on the basis of differences in values and beliefs regarding work goals. Hofstede's framework is especially useful because it provides important information about differences between countries and how to manage such differences.
I found this lecture video to be very interesting as i learned alot about hofstede framework. I didn't know anything about it before this class. It is a very good tool for understanding a particular country's culture.
I think Hofstede's cultural framework is a great model to compare why nations think so differently from one another. I found the individualism vs collectivism especially interesting. Although I am from Hispanic decent, I was born in the United States and as the video mentions I follow the individualism idea. Being independent and taking care of one's family is the most important thing for me, and although I have noticed people from Mexico do find themselves relying on a group for survival more than themselves, it is a principle I would never see myself following. Overall, it is compelling how the United States and Mexico can be neighboring countries, yet they are very different from each other.
Your insights into how cultural dimensions influence international business practices were enlightening. I especially appreciated the real-world examples you used to illustrate each point.
When I was in high school I was allowed to travel overseas to France, Ireland, England, Wales, Italy, and Greece. Before our trip, we were taught the cultural differences in each country compared to living in the United States. I wish that Hofstede's cultural framework was integrated into that curriculum. This gave me a greater understanding in depth of how cultural differences come about and how to navigate them.
This was a very interesting discussion. America is a very individualist country, it's fascinating to think about how other countries around the world take a more collective approach. It's also worthy noting that this country is also very short-term orientated due to the belief that anyone can make it "big".
The dimension from the Hofstede video I find most interesting is that of Short vs Long term orientation. The remark that "Short Term cultures value tradition only as much as it fulills social obligations" really hit home. I believe that trait, which the Hofstede model associates with western cultures, is a double edged sword. Few barriers to innovations that give an advantage, but a lack of caution to changes that might haev serious costs over the course of several generations.
I found this interesting because I had very little previous knowledge of Hofstede's cultural framework. The video showed the importance of the factors as well as how understanding how they rank can better inform you.
Before this class I had never heard of Hofstede Cultural framework. This video very well explained the topic and covered all of my questions concerning this idea. It is very interesting to see how other countries are compared to others and where they are ranked on a global scale. Understanding different cultures and what they are known for is something that should be learned and overall is something very interesting. Good video!
This was my first time learning about Hofstede Cultural Framework and I was not disapointed, I think that statistics between different countries and cultures is very cool.
This video interests me because I think someone new to international business would not always think of this aspect to it. When thinking of business, most people probably don't consider their culture a factor to how their business operates because that is just how businesses in their culture operate. However when the cultures are different and you are doing international business then it plays a huge factor in how successful a business may or may not be. Hofstede's Framework also, as the video mentions, is useful outside of business practices in understanding other cultures and getting rid of stereotypes/negative perceptions.
This was an excellent video! This video highlights diversity and culture, which is something very important in society and the business workforce these days. I learned a lot of interesting facts that I did not know before watching this video.
I enjoyed learning about Hofstede's Cultural Framework and it was neat to try to guess how the United States ranked within each dimension and then see the answer. However, from the beginning, I was interested in knowing more about Hofstede in order to understand what biases he could have had when creating each measure and ranking each culture. I am glad that this video addressed the limitations of the framework, and wish that we had a framework that was created by a diverse group of people to see less biased results.
Hofstede's cultural framework has six dimensions and are practiced all around the world. The dimension that fascinated was Individualism vs. Collectivism. In an individualistic society the norm is to take care of yourself and your immediate group of people. On the flipside in a collectivist culture its about the group not just you. The goal is to complete a task that will propel the group in the direction that they are seeking to go.
A very helpful video over the Hofstede Cultural Model. Not the first time that I had been introduced to the topic but when I had been introduced to it previously we did not really focus on it for long. It was extremely helpful being able to go over longer then just one class period.
I have always had a keen interest in exploring personality differences and understanding how different cultures function, which is why I found this video to be extremely captivating. I believe that Hofstede's metrics serve as valuable tools for comprehending the nuances of various cultures, and individuals involved in international business or any international engagement could greatly benefit from mastering these measurements. Being able to utilize these metrics to anticipate the behavior and expectations of different countries can be immensely advantageous in navigating cross-cultural interactions.
I really like Hofstede's Cultural Framework. It is very helpful in understanding why different cultures act the way they do. Realizing where a culture scores in the framework can be very interesting to think about. I think the most interesting one to see is where a country scores on Long-term Orientation. I feel like it shows whether the culture thinks much about the future or not.
After working through this class I see how important the Hofstede Cultural Framework is to international Business. After learning about this framework, it really helps me understand how countries culture effect their business dealings, and what to expect for future work.
I think that Hofstede Cultural Framework should be required to learn no matter what your major is. It is very important to understand different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles in any kind of social interaction. Because we all have different backgrounds, we can all bring new ideas to the table which is very beneficial in the degree that I am going for (Marketing). This video helped further my knowledge on how Europe and the U.S. are more individual and how middle eastern countries are more collective as a society.
I enjoyed how this video took Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory and showed how countries created their values. The idea is very simple to understand that countries cultural values are created by the interactions within the country. Many countries are just now receiving foreign investment long enough for us to see how foreign impacts can actually alter a countries value as well. I believe that there is more that can be said about countries and their values beyond just the Hofstede theory, but the theory works well in showcasing it simply.
I had already learned about Hofstede's Cultural Framework in another class. I find it very interesting about how spot on it is on most countries cultures. It is more impressive that this research was originally just based on Americans and European people and one industry and company that was IBM. I was born in Mexico but have grown up in the United States and It's interesting how I identify with Mexico on some stuff and with United States on some others.
I found this video interesting because it does a good job at breaking down the differences that should be highlighted when comparing another culture to ones own. Having the the country recieve these numerical scores to compare to another culture do show the some of the differences in the values of cultures, which is important when visiting a foreign culture and to be respectful. This was an especially interesting video to watch since I hope to work in other countries in the future, by having this outlook and possibly applying the framework to compare a new country to my own counrties' scores, I can see how much adapting I will need to do and what changes to highlight so that I can be successful in my travels.
the part of the video that I found interesting was the Indulgence vs. restraint restraint dimension of hofstedes cultural model because it explains how factors like social norms and freedom of speech play a part in how westernized countries choose to spend money compared to eastern european and asian countries. very informative video.
This is the first time I have heard about Hofstdeds Cultural Framework. I find it interesting as to how crucial it is in the business world, and being able to understand it will help long-term.
The Hofstede Cultural Framework is something that I believe ought to be understood by all.The idea of comprehending many cultures is one we should embrace, and becoming familiar with Hofstede's cultural framework can aid in that endeavor. Understanding the cultural variations that exist in the globe is crucial because it improves our understanding of one another. Amazing video!
This video introduced me to hofstede cultural framework. It also helped me get a better understand of what it is and how it's used. I really found the video very informational and helpful.
I believe that cultural diversity is very important in the workplace. Not only can we learn from each other, but it also allows for collaboration and understanding. I look forward to being hired into a company that has a diverse workplace environment.
What I learned about Hofstedes Cultural Framework is the different cultures and how we are living. Also I learned how each accepts each culture In different countries the power is very important very interesting video.
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Hofstede'c Culture Framework is a really beneficial tool in helping our understanding of other cultures. While most of the scorings did not shock me, seeing a number in each category was beneficial for my understanding. I was so glad to learn about this framework and concept and I think was very well explained and summarized here!
This video is very interesting. I am currently studying International Human Resource Management and company culture is one of the topic we are trying to cover. This has helped me to understand a bit about the culture and why it is of great importance. Well explained! Thank you very much ❤
Learning about diversity is very important. Having diversity within a company is important. Many companies should be taught about diversity and the overall positive effects diversity can have on a company.
I think power distance was the most interesting concept to me in this video. Japan, Mexico and the Philippines take power distance very seriously.
The depth this video went into with Hofstede Cultural Framework in such a small time frame is great and very efficient. It was so interesting to see which cultures were high/low on the cultural dimensions, which was very interesting.
This lecture is really interesting for me. Cultural differences are very clear thanks to the Hofstede Cultural Framework.
Hofstede's Cultural Framework scores is a very interesting way to view the different cultures in the national economy. All cultures have their strengths and weaknesses, and this scale gives great insight on each culture.
Learning about other people’s culture is important because we come from different backgrounds, and this can bring innovative and beneficial ideas to the table. Hofstede’s cultural framework is an approach that helps us understand different cultures. This video gives great examples about the 6 different elements and how they can differ amongst countries. Although Hofstede’s framework may have limitations, I believe the research findings are pretty accurate. I certainly agree with the statement that people in the United States take on the individualism approach.
Cultures are the same but different. With this being said, it is still important to learn and keep learning about others. Having diversity is important and a beautiful thing.
It's so important to understand cultures and how they differ from each other. Hofstede's Cultural Framework does an excellent job of simplifying a complex concept. I was somewhat aware of this framework from a previous class, but now I have a better grasp on it. Overall, this is beneficial for everyone to learn.
This video is very rich in examples and why every category in the framework is important & what it means about a culture. Definitely something useful in the real world if needed.
It is interesting to learn about all the different kinds cultures and how they operate. Your video of Hofstede Cultural Framework really helped me with my understanding of different cultures and how diverse they can be from other cultures. Thank you for the video and helping people understand the importance of cultural framework.
Hofstedes cultural framework really provided a more simple breakdown of how other countries differ and what their ideas entail. It is a limited view, given it's from a single company, but it just goes to show that even working together, the idea of different perspectives could work and should be embraced. The idea that interests me was uncertainty avoidance because some countries are clear and safe while others promote new things.
A very good summary of a model I will likely use throughout my business career, which makes it good to come back to from time to time.
This video is great because you can understand the framework better. I have been told about it in other classes but not as much as information as this video provides.