1. Considering the chart and descriptions below regarding how the U.S. rates in the seven dimensions of Hofstede’s Dimensions of Cultural Values, select any two and provide your opinion of why the ranking is so high or low.



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Scale runs from zero to 100 with 50 as the midpoint.

Power distance: High shows deference to authority; low represents preference for equitable power distribution.

Individualism: High represents more focus on the individual; low shows more focus on a broader group.

Masculinity: High represents “masculinity” as exemplified by assertiveness; low represents “femininity” as exemplified by caring.

Uncertainty Avoidance: Relates to risk taking. High means there people feel threatened by uncertainty and ambiguity, so people have a tendency to avoid risk taking; low means people have a higher tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity and tend to take more risks.

Long Term Orientation: High means having patience and looking toward the long-term; low means being impatient and wanting things to happen sooner.

Indulgence: Relates to the extent people try to control their desires and impulses. High represents giving in to them; low means being more restrained and controlling them.
 

40 Power Distance 91 62 46 26 68 Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Avoidance Long Term Orientation Indulgence