Usefulness of the Five Dimensions of National Culture

Five Dimension of National Culture
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Introduction
National Culture refers to the norms, behaviors, and values associated with a particular nation. It involves the language, religion, and ethnic and racial identity of individuals residing in a particular state. The five-dimension discussed by Hofstede include power distance, individualism/collectivism, and uncertainty. Additionally, the author elaborated on masculinity-femininity as well as short-long-term orientation. This paper analyzes the dimensions of national culture as a framework for understanding and interpreting behavior in an international work context.
Understanding the five dimensions enables individuals to have clear knowledge related to the cultural tendencies of different states. A study conducted by Hofstede in Ireland indicates that the country recorded a power score of 28; this indicates that the country does not embrace inequalities among its citizens (Minkov, 2018). In terms of individualism, the country recorded 70%, which shows that the citizens in the country are independent and prefer doing things independently.
Additionally, these cultural dimensions enable individuals to make comparisons on different cultures. A study conducted by Hofstede indicates that there a...