Geert Hofstede outlined a theory that would describe a way that cultures from around the world compares. His work would help companies expand their operations around the world. The Hofstede's work would also assist company managers understand how different nationalities would interact within a firm. For the final assessment use the Hofstede's culture dimensions theory to explain how your own culture compares to another. You might select your own culture and that of Australia, or the USA, or Germany, France, England or Japanese. The choice of another nation is up to you. This will require an introduction paragraph to explain why you have chosen your alternate culture or the other country.

You will need to describe the differences between your own culture and another by using the six categories in the Hofstede's theory. Therefore, there will need to be a paragraph for each of the six categories of culture.

You will need to provide a description in a separate paragraph on how the two cultures might work together in a business situation or at a personal level.

A conclusion paragraph giving your view on the value of understanding Hofstede's culture dimensions theory in business.

Paragraph list

1. Introduction

2. Individualism vs Collectivism - comparing your two nations

3. Power Distance - comparing your two nations

4. Masculinity vs Femininity - comparing your two nations

5. Uncertainty avoidance - comparing your two nations

6. Long term vs Short term orientation - comparing your two nations

7. Indulgence vs Restraint - comparing your two nations

8. How do you think Hofstede's theory can be applied to business or your own skills in cultural awareness in relation to the selected other country?

9. Conclusion paragraph. How do you think it reflects on leadership? What do you think of Hofstede's cultural dimension theory?