bulgarian culture according to hofstede's 5 dimensions
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A short overview of Geert Hofstede's research on Bulgarian culture accordin the 5 main dimensionsTRANSCRIPT
BULGARIA
CULTURAL ASPECTSAccording to Geert Hofstede’s 5 Dimensions
High Power Distance
Low Power Distance
the way that the less powerful members of organizations within a country expectthat power is distributed unequally
Power Distance
Power DistanceBulgaria
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•people accept a hierarchical order in which everybody has a place
•centralization is popular
•subordinates expect to be told what to do
•the ideal boss is a benevolent autocrat
Individualism
Collectivism
the degree of interdependence a society maintains among its members
Individualism
IndividualismBulgaria
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•a collectivistic society
•loyalty is paramount
•society fosters strong relationships
•offence leads to shame and loss of face
•hiring and promotion decisions take account of the employee’s in-group
Masculinity
Femininity
what motivates people: wanting to be the best (masculine) or
liking what you do (feminine)
Masculinity/Femininity
Masculinity/FemininityBulgaria
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•a relatively feminine society
•the focus is on “working in order to live”
•managers strive for consensus
•people value equality, solidarity and quality in their working lives
•conflicts are resolved by compromise and negotiation
•focus is on well-being, status is not shown
High Uncertainty
Low Uncertainty
the extent to which people feel threatened by unknown situations and
have created beliefs and institutions that try to avoid these
Uncertainty Avoidance
Uncertainty AvoidanceBulgaria
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• intolerant of unorthodox behavior and ideas
• there is an emotional need for rules
• time is money
• people have an inner urge to be busy and work hard
• precision and punctuality are the norm
• innovation may be resisted
• security is an important element in individual motivation