Dimensions of culture
Dimensions of culture | Description | Terminology used here |
Uncertainty avoidance | Degree to which the members of an organisation avoid unknown outcomes by depending on accepted practices, rules, or procedures. | Fear of uncertainty |
Power distance | The difference in (decision-making) power between higher and lower levels of an organisation, and whether that power difference is found to be acceptable and appropriate. | Power distance |
Institutional collectivism | Extent to which the organisation encourages and rewards communal action (working together). | Communal action |
In-group collectivism | Level of pride, satisfaction and loyalty shown by members towards their organisation. | Loyalty |