Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
Created by Pawandeep & Yusuf
Uncertainty Avoidance
Uncertainty avoidance is based on how society wants to deal with what they cannot predict in the future.
UK Score:35
The UK is a go with the flow type of society and they are happy to change there plans and not follow a schedule.
France Score:86
France has a much higher score than Canada, which may be due to their intolerance of not controlling outcomes in the future.
Canada Score:48
Masculine/Feminine
Masculinity is based on establishing assertiveness and aiming for material success in a competitive environment. Femininity is based on cooperating with others in a modest manner and carring for everyone.
UK Score:66
they are a masculine society thus making them hard working and ambitious society and wanting to be successful.
France Score:43
France has a more feminine society than Canada, which may be due to a focus on living a balanced home and work life while also being understanding the limitations of one another.
Canada Score:52
Long Term Orientation
Long term orientation is based on maintaining traditions and norms while having pessimistic views on changes in society.
UK Score:51
Since The UK's score is a 51 it means they are right in the middle they do maintain some links with there past
France Score:63
France has a higher long term orientation score than Canada, which may be due to the French society integrating time-old traditions and norms in a progressive manner while also adapting to changes in society.
Canada Score:36
Power Distance
Power distance is based on establishing a hierarchy of power or distributing equality among people.
UK Score:35
In the UK the society believes in fair play and that everyone should be treated equally.
France Score:68
France has a higher power distance score than Canada, which may be due to the culture of dependency that is seen throughout the country, resulting in the people of France accepting the idea of a hierarchy.
Canada Score:39
Indulgence/Restraint
Indulgence is based on a society doing what they want instinctively. Restraint is based on a society following norms while controlling their needs and wants.
UK Score:69
The british society values time and would spend money on things they desire.
France Score:48
France has a lower score than Canada, implying that they enjoy life less. This may be a result of the people of France wanting to maintain an image of control and discipline.
Canadian score:68
Individualistic/Collectivist
Individualism is based on wanting to care for one's self and immediate family. Collectivism is based on not just caring for immediate family, but also relatives and friends.
UK Score:89
In the UK people believe in being private and to contribute to society in a unique way.
France Score:71
France has a slightly less individualistic society than Canada, which may be due to the tradition of being independent within groups, creating a characteristic of individualism.
Canada Score:80