Hofstede's Culture Framework in correlation with culture in different societies. The importance of knowing culture norms, and social norms in different countries can make or break your experience overseas. I love the debate between individualism and collectivism- I side with a collective society, even having grown up in the US.

American business culture is different than other business cultures around the world. It is imperative in the United States to understand the cultural background of different people from varying backgrounds to better manage and run a business. Analyzing the six different topics can provide great insight into business decision making.

During my college career, this still remains one of the most interesting videos I have watched. I consider Hofstede's Cultural Framework to be vital knowledge in understanding culture and I wish I would have understood it much sooner. In knowing this framework, I have a basis in understanding other cultures and how they compare to my own.

This is one of my favorite videos from this course. I enjoy learning about different cultures and I am glad that I attend a school that welcomes diversity. I like how Hofstede's Cultural Framework is explained in this video. I felt like the examples given in each dimension were accurate. Coming from a Hispanic background I can confirm that Latin America is a masculine-oriented culture.

Hofstede cultural framework is incredibly useful in the world of business and negotiations. This has been the most interesting thing I've learnt about all semester, spanning all of my classes. The fact that their is a breakdown of a nationality that allows you to quickly grasp the generalities of a country and how to associate and talk with them is incredibly crucial for the world of business.

This video really set the tone for the entire class for me. It was so crucial in being able to understand a lot of what happens in the future chapters, so it was important that this video was easy to grasp. It is surprising interesting and super easy to grasp.

Hofstede framework is a very useful tool for understanding a country's culture and perspectives. Being a person that has only been out the country once it really gives me a understanding and look into a country without even being there. This is something i think everybody can find beneficial

This is the first time I have learned about Hofstede's culture framework, and this video did a great job explaining it and allowing me to see examples to help me better understand it. I learned that it shows the effects of culture and how the values relate to behavior.

I`ve recently relocated from one of the Eastern European countries to the UK, and this video explained me some differences just brilliantly. The only thing is that now I know the reasons behind them as well! Thank you very much for your work. I`m doing some bits of business for interest, and such videos brilliantly satisfy it

I never knew what the Hofstede Cultural Framework was before this course, but now that I know what is it, it seems very important when trying to understand culture. I like how informing the public on cultural diversity can also bring everyone together, as we can understand each other better. Seeing the different approaches in Hofstede's findings, I found it very useful when learning about what culture diversity is.

It is fascinating to me how all the elements within a culture can vary so greatly just based on where you live, individualism, power distance, indulgence, etc. I think it is very informative knowing how cultures operate, in case you are ever in a business situation when its vital to have an understanding of it.

Hofstede's cultural framework is important to understand as diversity continues to increase as time goes on. It provides a deeper understanding of many cultures and can be looked up at any time for reference. Understanding each category can provide a lot of information for a specific culture and can be useful when trying to show respect.

This video is one one of my favorite ones I watched throughout the semester. Understanding Hofstede's Cultural Framework gives you a lot of background on how different cultures function. The dimension I found most interesting was indulgence vs. restraint. I knew that America was a very indulgent country but I never compared it to others such Russia and how much the lifestyles differed from each other.

I love understanding other cultures. Hofstede's framework is fascinating and simplifies all the complexities that make up a culture. It helps us understand which cultures have similar values, and which ones are drastically different. I think this is an excellent learning tool for anyone, but especially for anyone engaged in international business.

I think that it is very important to know just how different each culture is and how they value certain things. To see at a glance how each culture values things without having to study the culture is extremely valuable as it allows for a quick and easy summary of any culture.

I learned about Hofstedes Culutral Framework in two classes at the same time. I think both you and my other professor did a great job explaining what it is and it's importance.

This was my first time learning about the Hofstede’s culture framework, this video provided me with a solid understanding of what this framework entails. I never thought about things like power distance, but with the examples provided it was easy to understand/see the different dynamics.

This video has a set of excellent examples of how other cultures think and deal with aspects of business and life in general. I liked how each piece of the framework was explained and what that piece can mean in other countries. This video shows that diversity and understanding are key to a successful business team.

I believe this is a good video on Hofstede's theory about how cultures work. Even though he was only looking at one company, I believe he did a great job nailing down some key aspects about different cultures. He hit the nail on the head with individualism and collectivism, and how the U.S. and Europe are more individual, while Middle East countries are more group-oriented and collective as a society. This video is good to explain why some countries do the things they do; great video!

This video contains a number of excellent examples of how other cultures think about and deal with business and life in general. I liked how each component of the framework was explained, as well as what that component might mean in other countries. This video demonstrates how diversity and understanding are essential for a successful business team.

This is very interesting to me, this class is the first time that I have heard of Hofstede's scores and cultural framework. I really enjoy learning the different ways of comparison, ranking, identifying and understanding different cultures, businesses, countries, etc.

Individualism and Collectivism is one of my favorite things to learn about. I see people around me every day that function collectively, but it is always interesting to hear those that practice individualism's point of view. Often times than not, I learn a new perspective to think about when making decisions and how it affects others.

I have always had a keen interest in exploring personality differences and understanding how different cultures function, which is why I found this video to be extremely captivating. I believe that Hofstede's metrics serve as valuable tools for comprehending the nuances of various cultures, and individuals involved in international business or any international engagement could greatly benefit from mastering these measurements. Being able to utilize these metrics to anticipate the behavior and expectations of different countries can be immensely advantageous in navigating cross-cultural interactions.

This kind of information is very interesting to me. I love how cultures are so different that you can break them into different characteristics. It's so important to understand where people lie in relation to these characteristics because it will help in learning who someone is and how they act.

It's so important to understand cultures and how they differ from each other. Hofstede's Cultural Framework does an excellent job of simplifying a complex concept. I was somewhat aware of this framework from a previous class, but now I have a better grasp on it. Overall, this is beneficial for everyone to learn.

This video is so good and has very good information. The subject talking is this video reminds me of what college is like. In college, there are so many cultures but somehow we go to the same class and help each other out no matter where we came from. Even though sometimes our culture gets in the way its always good to learn about the different cultures and know the way they think and also do things and just be more informed about the different cultures.

This video appealed to me because it demonstrated an excellent method for learning about a culture and its society. This is essential not only when doing business with a foreigner, but also when meeting someone on a regular basis. The various ways a society can view small elements like time, uncertainty, and even gender roles astounds me because there is such a wide range of components that build and define a culture.

I have always been interested in things like personality differences and how different cultures operate, so I found this video very interesting. I think Hofstede's metrics are useful tools for understanding how different cultures work, and anyone planning on engaging in international business or in any international engagement could benefit from understanding these measurements and being able to use them to know what to expect from the different countries they interact with.

This framework's exploration of cultural dimensions provides such a valuable lens for understanding how societies differ. The way it dissects power distance, individualism-collectivism, masculinity-femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation is eye-opening.

To actually see how different cultures behave and relates with each other , how they work, their characteristics, and how their cultures affects ours. Great video

This video is very good at enlightening us as to the reasons people in different countries behave the way they do. It is a lot of information and so I need to watch the video a second time but it is good information. I really appreciate you giving the examples of the different countries so we can relate the characteristics you're describing to people we have likely previously encountered from some of those countries. It makes it more real world applicable.

I enjoyed this video a lot. The point that stood out the most to me was the dichotomy between individualism and collectivism. Having grown up in a very individualist society, I didn't realize that there could be any other way to be. I found this very insightful.

Hofstede's culural framework helps in the breaking down and understanding of how and why societies influence and change the course of business. There is an endless list of factors affecting the trajectory of business, but Hofstede creates a simple and concise understanding of the influence of different curltures. The main point I took away was understanding that every country's businesses are going to be run depending on the culture of the specific country. It is so important to be open to learning of other cultures and how they do business in order to maintain successful business amongst themselves.

A great video explaining the cultural framework. Very true with Mexico in having the male work and women stay home. I am Italian, and my father always made sure that we had everything we needed growing up. Yes, understanding everyone's culture can help us work together and learn from one another.

This video is very rich in examples and why every category in the framework is important & what it means about a culture. Definitely something useful in the real world if needed.

The Hofstede cultural framework is useful for helping individuals and organizations understand and navigate cultural differences in a globalized world. By understanding the cultural dimensions of different societies, individuals and organizations can better anticipate and manage potential conflicts, communicate more effectively, and build stronger relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

I found this video interesting because it does a good job at breaking down the differences that should be highlighted when comparing another culture to ones own. Having the the country recieve these numerical scores to compare to another culture do show the some of the differences in the values of cultures, which is important when visiting a foreign culture and to be respectful. This was an especially interesting video to watch since I hope to work in other countries in the future, by having this outlook and possibly applying the framework to compare a new country to my own counrties' scores, I can see how much adapting I will need to do and what changes to highlight so that I can be successful in my travels.

I like this video a lot because it presented a great way to study and go about a culture and its society. This is vital when not only doing business with a foreign person but also just when meeting someone on the regular basis. The different ways a society can view little elements such as time, uncertainty, and even gender roles amaze me because there is a vast variety of components that build and define a culture.

After working through this class I see how important the Hofstede Cultural Framework is to international Business. After learning about this framework, it really helps me understand how countries culture effect their business dealings, and what to expect for future work.

This video had great examples of other walks of life orientation, and was easy to understand that the differences in culture across countries discern the ways that business is done across different cultures.

The Hofstede Cultural Framework is something that I believe ought to be understood by all.The idea of comprehending many cultures is one we should embrace, and becoming familiar with Hofstede's cultural framework can aid in that endeavor. Understanding the cultural variations that exist in the globe is crucial because it improves our understanding of one another. Amazing video!

The depth this video went into with Hofstede Cultural Framework in such a small time frame is great and very efficient. It was so interesting to see which cultures were high/low on the cultural dimensions, which was very interesting.

What I learned about Hofstedes Cultural Framework is the different cultures and how we are living. Also I learned how each accepts each culture In different countries the power is very important very interesting video.

I enjoyed learning from this video, it is interesting seeing how different cultures can affect the way businesses operate. I think it could be interesting to do more studies on this to see which kind of business cultures produce the most efficient and productive businesses, while also doing well to take care of their emplyees.

I think the framework is a really interesting approach to using proxy measures to compare and contrast cultures. I appreciate that you acknowledged the limitations of the framework since in reality there is a lot more nuance to cultures/subcultures.

I enjoyed this video as Hofstede's framework identifies some distinct characteristics and then how they may differ in various cultures. I like learning about the different cultures and how they may compare or contrast. In this video the six distinct characteristics can be applied to cultures and work environments to see in which situations they may be best in. It is important to remember that, just like any other framework, there are limitations.

The cultural framework is great way to break down how certain cultures operate. Its a great guideline to follow when learning new culture.

A very helpful video over the Hofstede Cultural Model. Not the first time that I had been introduced to the topic but when I had been introduced to it previously we did not really focus on it for long. It was extremely helpful being able to go over longer then just one class period.

I found this lecture to be one of my favorites! Learning how the way people are in different countries and the way they have specific terms was super helpful. I always knew some countries to be more relaxed and some highly restrictive but I now know that they can be described in terms of power distance, uncertainty avoidance, etc. I've known some European countries to be very relaxed but I found it really interesting that France has a high uncertainty avoidance. It was super neat to compare the different terms to where I'm from (Honduras). Such an insightful video!

It is interesting to learn about all the different kinds cultures and how they operate. Your video of Hofstede Cultural Framework really helped me with my understanding of different cultures and how diverse they can be from other cultures. Thank you for the video and helping people understand the importance of cultural framework.

I enjoyed this video a lot, it really helps you to understand cultural difference between countries and how to use this differences to your favor. Amazing!

Hofstede’s cultrual framework is a very important tool that helps to explain the tendencies of business practices in foreign countries, this was a very useful explanation.

When I was in high school I was allowed to travel overseas to France, Ireland, England, Wales, Italy, and Greece. Before our trip, we were taught the cultural differences in each country compared to living in the United States. I wish that Hofstede's cultural framework was integrated into that curriculum. This gave me a greater understanding in depth of how cultural differences come about and how to navigate them.

Hofstede'c Culture Framework is a really beneficial tool in helping our understanding of other cultures. While most of the scorings did not shock me, seeing a number in each category was beneficial for my understanding. I was so glad to learn about this framework and concept and I think was very well explained and summarized here!

This video on Business School 101 discussing Cultural Diversity and Hofstede's Cultural Framework is quite insightful. The speaker effectively emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse cultures for collaboration. The breakdown of Hofstede's six dimensions provides a clear view of cultural perspectives. Despite Hofstede's model limitations, it remains a valuable tool. Overall, a concise and informative resource for students exploring the impact of cultural diversity in the business world.

This video was full of great information and I love learning about to individualism and collectivism and how people tend to take care of themselves and their immediate circle of family over overall society.

This video really helped be better understand how cultures influence the business world. Loved how the examples were so in depth and well explained.

Before this class I had never heard of Hofstede Cultural framework. This video very well explained the topic and covered all of my questions concerning this idea. It is very interesting to see how other countries are compared to others and where they are ranked on a global scale. Understanding different cultures and what they are known for is something that should be learned and overall is something very interesting. Good video!

This is the first time I have heard about Hofstdeds Cultural Framework. I find it interesting as to how crucial it is in the business world, and being able to understand it will help long-term.

This video is great because you can understand the framework better. I have been told about it in other classes but not as much as information as this video provides.

I found this interesting because I had very little previous knowledge of Hofstede's cultural framework. The video showed the importance of the factors as well as how understanding how they rank can better inform you.

This was my first time learning about Hofstede Cultural Framework and I was not disapointed, I think that statistics between different countries and cultures is very cool.

This video introduced me to hofstede cultural framework. It also helped me get a better understand of what it is and how it's used. I really found the video very informational and helpful.

This video is very interesting. I am currently studying International Human Resource Management and company culture is one of the topic we are trying to cover. This has helped me to understand a bit about the culture and why it is of great importance. Well explained! Thank you very much ❤

I really like Hofstede's Cultural Framework. It is very helpful in understanding why different cultures act the way they do. Realizing where a culture scores in the framework can be very interesting to think about. I think the most interesting one to see is where a country scores on Long-term Orientation. I feel like it shows whether the culture thinks much about the future or not.

Learning about other people’s culture is important because we come from different backgrounds, and this can bring innovative and beneficial ideas to the table. Hofstede’s cultural framework is an approach that helps us understand different cultures. This video gives great examples about the 6 different elements and how they can differ amongst countries. Although Hofstede’s framework may have limitations, I believe the research findings are pretty accurate. I certainly agree with the statement that people in the United States take on the individualism approach.

the part of the video that I found interesting was the Indulgence vs. restraint restraint dimension of hofstedes cultural model because it explains how factors like social norms and freedom of speech play a part in how westernized countries choose to spend money compared to eastern european and asian countries. very informative video.

This video is pretty interesting because it is always fascinating learning about other cultures. Growing up in a Italian/English family there was a lot of Individualism as it was scene more to protect the family over anything else.

Hofstedes Cultural Frameworks gives you an easily accessible and understandable basis on a country's culture. The general categories it provides allows you to understand why a person of that culture may act a certain way in business and could be very beneficial.

Learning about diversity is very important. Having diversity within a company is important. Many companies should be taught about diversity and the overall positive effects diversity can have on a company.

I had already learned about Hofstede's Cultural Framework in another class. I find it very interesting about how spot on it is on most countries cultures. It is more impressive that this research was originally just based on Americans and European people and one industry and company that was IBM. I was born in Mexico but have grown up in the United States and It's interesting how I identify with Mexico on some stuff and with United States on some others.

I found this video very interesting because although i had previously heard of Hofstede's cultural framework before I did not quite understand it. The video put each dimension into very simple terms which helped me better understand masculinity and the indulgence frameworks which I did not get how these would affect the business world.

I enjoyed watching this video, its definitely true about Mexico having a high masculinity culture. It is great to learn about other cultures so we may be mindful of other's lifestyles.

Hofstede's Cultural Framework is something I think everyone should have an understanding of. We should welcome the idea of understanding different cultures and understanding/learning about Hofstede's cultural framework can help with that. Being able to understand the cultural differences in the world is super important because it allows us to have a better understanding of one another. Great video!

I think that Hofstede Cultural Framework should be required to learn no matter what your major is. It is very important to understand different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles in any kind of social interaction. Because we all have different backgrounds, we can all bring new ideas to the table which is very beneficial in the degree that I am going for (Marketing). This video helped further my knowledge on how Europe and the U.S. are more individual and how middle eastern countries are more collective as a society.

I found this lecture video to be very interesting as i learned alot about hofstede framework. I didn't know anything about it before this class. It is a very good tool for understanding a particular country's culture.

I really enjoyed this video. I think it is important to understand how different cultures connect with the business world.

Thanks to this video, I better understand Hofstede's cultural framework and how it can help add to a business. Although, as stated in the video, it is more of a Western framework, and could be more beneficial for international businesses if it was applied to other countries and not just culturally in the West.

A very good summary of a model I will likely use throughout my business career, which makes it good to come back to from time to time.

I enjoyed how this video took Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory and showed how countries created their values. The idea is very simple to understand that countries cultural values are created by the interactions within the country. Many countries are just now receiving foreign investment long enough for us to see how foreign impacts can actually alter a countries value as well. I believe that there is more that can be said about countries and their values beyond just the Hofstede theory, but the theory works well in showcasing it simply.

Really good video! It was really interesting to learn about Hofstede's scores and cultural framework. It's really important to consider all of this if trying to make business deals.

I never knew there was a system to quantify the differences in culture and business practices in different countries. Excellent video!

This is very well explained, and even though it's just a model, I think it shows us alot about the different types of buisness and how to approach them.

Cultures are the same but different. With this being said, it is still important to learn and keep learning about others. Having diversity is important and a beautiful thing.

This was a very interesting discussion. America is a very individualist country, it's fascinating to think about how other countries around the world take a more collective approach. It's also worthy noting that this country is also very short-term orientated due to the belief that anyone can make it "big".

This was an excellent video! This video highlights diversity and culture, which is something very important in society and the business workforce these days. I learned a lot of interesting facts that I did not know before watching this video.

I really enjoyed this video. It is very interesting to me the difference between the long term and short-term orientation. It makes sense to me that the United States falls under the short-term category. I also liked that with each culture there were countries tied to them to give better ideas of what the culture is like.

I enjoyed watching the video and found it very insightful! I had not heard of the term "power distance" before or many of the terms in this video. Thank you for expanding my knowledge on this topic.

The video discusses Hofstede's cultural framework and its six dimensions, including power distance, individualism vs collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance index. It highlights the importance of cultural diversity in workplaces and the limitations of the model. [00:00] Understanding cultural diversity is crucial in today's workplaces and schools - Cultural diversity contributes to collaboration, dispels negative stereotypes, and makes the world more interesting - Hofstede's cultural framework is a useful approach to understanding cultures - The framework consists of six dimensions, including power distance index, which varies across cultures [02:37] The four cultural dimensions are individualism vs collectivism, uncertainty avoidance index, masculinity vs femininity, and power distance - Individualistic cultures prioritize self-realization and competition, while collectivist cultures prioritize group goals and loyalty - High uncertainty avoidance cultures prefer stability and clear instructions, while low uncertainty avoidance cultures are more willing to take risks and value thinking outside the box - Masculine cultures prioritize achievement and toughness, while feminine cultures prioritize nurturing and tenderness - Power distance refers to the degree of acceptance of unequal distribution of power in a society, with high power distance cultures accepting and even expecting hierarchy and low power distance cultures valuing equality and challenging authority [05:17] Attitudes towards gender and time orientation vary across cultures - Masculine-oriented cultures have defined gender roles and prioritize performance and material success (e.g. Japan, Latin America) - Feminine-oriented cultures prioritize quality of life and relationships, with both genders swapping roles (e.g. Scandinavia, Switzerland, New Zealand) - Long-term orientation emphasizes perseverance and growth, while short-term orientation focuses on immediate success (e.g. traditional Eastern cultures) - Indulgent societies value gratification of human needs and desires, while restrained societies suppress gratification and regulate it through social norms (added in 2010) [07:57] Understanding cultural diversity is crucial for successful communication and relationship management - Hofstede's cultural framework is a valuable tool for understanding cultural differences - Limitations of Hofstede's framework include assuming a one-to-one correspondence between culture and nation-state, cultural bias in research, and exclusion of certain social classes - Different countries have varying levels of indulgence, which can impact societal norms and individual behavior

I think Hofstede's cultural framework is a great model to compare why nations think so differently from one another. I found the individualism vs collectivism especially interesting. Although I am from Hispanic decent, I was born in the United States and as the video mentions I follow the individualism idea. Being independent and taking care of one's family is the most important thing for me, and although I have noticed people from Mexico do find themselves relying on a group for survival more than themselves, it is a principle I would never see myself following. Overall, it is compelling how the United States and Mexico can be neighboring countries, yet they are very different from each other.

I enjoyed learning about Hofstede's Cultural Framework and it was neat to try to guess how the United States ranked within each dimension and then see the answer. However, from the beginning, I was interested in knowing more about Hofstede in order to understand what biases he could have had when creating each measure and ranking each culture. I am glad that this video addressed the limitations of the framework, and wish that we had a framework that was created by a diverse group of people to see less biased results.

This video was by far the best explanation of Hofstede's Culture Framework that I have received in a course. For the most part, other courses would just list out the different categories are. It was much easier to get a grasps on the true meaning of the framework when you look at real life examples of different cultures.

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Thanks for your comments. I am sure different professors will help you understand the topic from different perspectives, lol.

This lecture is really interesting for me. Cultural differences are very clear thanks to the Hofstede Cultural Framework.

The Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation dimension is interesting to analyze. An example from the video was that one with a long-term orientation would be willing to take blame for a faulty product. In these countries, there is probably more correction and adjustment because the people believe in a future goal. They improve what they have to suit future needs. On the other hand, countries that have a short-term orientation are more likely to terminate efforts if something goes wrong. There is more waste in these countries because they will scrap an idea if it is not fulfilling the requirement.

I found it interesting how indulgence and restraint differ. It is interesting to learn how each one applies in the business setting and in cultures.

I think it's important to have the feeling that your voice matters within your nation. This would give a citizen gratitude and grit to fight for their country.

It is extremely interesting to see how the U.S stacks up against other countries on the scale. Being ranked on highly on indulgence was a given.

This video taught me how diversity not only is a good thing but something we need to help diversify culture not only in jobs but all aspects. The framework consist of power distance index- how acceptable, individualism v. collectivism - whether society works together or not, uncertainty avoidance- degree to which a society engages in conflict, masculinity v. Femininity- how harsh gender roles are, long- term v. Short-term orientation- extent to which society views time, indulgence v. Restraint- extent to which society allows gratification.

This video was very informative and helped me have a better understanding of different cultures across the world and what each one may do a little different from the others.

Hofestede's cultural framework allows you to explain why certain behaviors are more or less common in different cultures. It shows the effects of a society's culture on the values of the members.