Cultural+Dimensions


 * Due for Class of April 5th**

[|http://www.geert-hofstede.com/hofstede_united_states.shtml] [|http://www.geert-hofstede.com/hofstede_china.shtml]

//In what areas does it seem the US and China differ most?// //Where do they seem similar?//

//**Post** a brief response here and compare your responses with your team members. (75-100 word minimum)//

The long-term orientation (LTO), or valuing tradition, social obligations, and “face”, is the dimension in which the United States and China differ the most since it was China’s strongest dimension and the U.S.’s weakest. The U.S. rated very high in individualism because the population is very self-reliant, whereas China rated low because it has a collective mindset. However, the U.S. and China are very close with their scores in the uncertainty avoidance index, which deals with tolerance for uncertainty. Both countries ranked around 50, where the world average is 64, showing that there is a greater level of tolerance for new ideas within both cultures.

Good summary!