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| Reviewed: |
Dec 07, 2010 by Business Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
This website and its associated pages focus on Dr. Geert Hofstede's cross-cultural analysis and provide detailed information for more than 35 countries and global regions. For each country or region, summary descriptions using each Hofstede dimension are given, including dimension scores. Additional information is given regarding the country's or region's behavioral norms, appearances, communication styles, as well as links to further references and resources. |
| Learning Goals: |
Prof. Hofstede's culture dimensions and how they relate to various countries around the globe is provided in detailed manner. The report on each country is very extensive and provides a good analysis of each dimension. |
| Target Student Population: |
General use, could be beneficial to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as anyone involved with cross-cultural interactions. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
None. |
| Type of Material: |
Reference material |
| Recommended Uses: |
Supplemental information to help students (and teachers) review or learn Hofstede's framework, and specific country/region information. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Internet browser |
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| Strengths: |
Excellent quality of content and well displayed on the site. The site provides links to various countries and regions that display Dr. Hofstede's culture dimensions and how they are interpreted across the globe. |
| Concerns: |
Some information too basic, stereotypical or incomplete. |
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool |
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| Strengths: |
This site is helpful in effectively analyzing and discussing the culture dimensions. Understanding these dimensions and how they affect the various cultures is essential for today's global business operations. |
| Concerns: |
Could refer to more reference material or academic works both supportive and critical of Hofstede's research, as well as to alternate frameworks and research that reveals more complexities about cultural issues. |
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty |
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The website is well organized and is easy to browse. |
| Concerns: |
Could be more visually appealing.
Could provide more visually interesting, i.e., charts and graphs.
Could provide more easily accessible information and fuller disclosures about the authors of the website information--Sigma Two Group and International Business Center. |
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| Other Issues and Comments: |
none |
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