BU432 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Small Power, Collectivism, Individualism
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Some artists have had an influence not only on music but on the fashion that accompanies the subculture that listens to their music. Answer: creative subsystems: hofstede argues that any given culture can be described along these 5 dimensions. Extend to which culture values the welfare of the individual vs that of the group. Power distance: way in which interpersonal relationships form when differences in power are perceived. Uncertainty avoidance: degree to which people feel threatened by ambiguous situations. Masculine / feminine: degree to which sex roles are clearly delineated. Long-term orientation: degree to which culture prioritizes future rewards vs short-term benefits. Individualist ((cid:858)(cid:373)e(cid:859) (cid:272)ultures(cid:859)(cid:895: personal freedom, independence, privacy, personal fulfillment, e. g. Canada, usa, uk, netherlands, australia: more emphasis on individual goals + traits ; more valued by members of society. Collectivist (cid:894)(cid:862)(cid:449)e(cid:863) (cid:272)ultures(cid:895: group intersts and gaols, harmony, obedience, cohesion, e. g. Singular pronouns: collectivistic: highlight social consequences for behaviours, group efforts.
