4. Masculinity versus Femininity. Hofstede’s original definition of this dimension was not so related to sex differences as it was to competitiveness and achievement orientation and was labeled simply as Masculinity (Hofstede, 1980). Over the years, the label for this dimension and its description was transformed to a bipolar comparison with femininity. Organizations need to deal with questions concerning how gender differences translate to practical differences in social roles, functions, or positions. Masculine organizations tend to value success, money, and achievements, while feminine organizations tend to prioritize nurturing and caring of its members over money and achievement. Organizations high on masculinity are also associated with greater sex-role differentiation of activities within the organization; organizations higher on femininity are associated with less.