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Power distance - Overview

1 The original theory proposed four dimensions along which cultural

values could be analyzed: individualism-collectivism;

uncertainty avoidance; power distance (strength of social

hierarchy) and masculinity-femininity (task orientation versus person-

orientation)


Power distance - Dimensions of national cultures

1 *'Power distance index' (PDI): Power distance is the extent to which the

less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that

power is distributed unequally. Cultures that endorse low power

distance expect and accept power relations that are more consultative

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Power distance - Differences between cultures on the values dimensions

1 *Power distance index shows very high scores for Latin and Asian

countries, African areas and the Arab world. On the other hand Anglo and

Germanic countries have a lower power distance (only 11 for Austria

and 18 for Denmark).



1 :For example, the United States has a 40 on the cultural scale of Hofstede's

analysis. Compared to Guatemala where the power distance is very

high (95) and Israel where it is very low (13), the United States is in the

middle.



1 :In Europe, power distance tends to be lower in northern countries and

higher in southern and eastern parts: for example, 68 in Poland and 57 for Spain vs. 31 for Sweden and 35 for

the United Kingdom.


Power distance - Correlations of values with other country differences

1 For example, low power distance is associated with consultative political

practices and income equity, whereas high power distance is

correlated with the use of bribery and corruption in domestic politics

and the unequal distribution of income


Power distance - Correlations of values with other country differences

1 On average, predominantly Catholic countries show very high uncertainty

avoidance, relatively high power distance, moderate masculinity and relatively low individualism, whereas predominantly atheist countries have low uncertainty avoidance, very high

power distance, moderate masculinity, and very low

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