Hofstede Cultural Dimesions

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Long vs Short Orientation: 30

Iran's low score indicates it has a strongly normative cultural orientation meaning Iran prefers to stick to traditions and the norms that have been established for a long time. They're not that keen on change and like to follow established traditions.

Hofstedes' concept indicates how much a society focuses on traditions and plans for the future. How much a society thinks about the future vs focusing on the present. In long-term orientation, they think ahead for the future, and in the short term, they stick to their principles such as religion and country's identity.

Uncertainty Avoidance: 59

Iran's score indicates a strong sense of avoiding uncertainty. Iran's society likes clear rules and regulations, they prefer guidelines and traditions to provide some kind of end goal to provide some stability. Precision and punctuality is the norm,

Hofstedes' concept indicates how comfortable or uncomfortable a society is with uncertainty, it states how much a society is comfortable with structures such as rules and how comfortable they are with change.

Individualism: 23

Iran's score indicates a collectivist society where loyalty and commitment is valued whether that is family, extended family, or relationships. Loyalty in a collectivist culture overrides personal interests whereas offence can lead to shame and a loss of face.

Hofstedes' concept indicates that there's an extent to which societies balance the needs of individuals vs the needs of the groups. Where they prioritize personal goals over group interests.

Power Distance: 58

Iran: Iran's score indicates a hierarchical society which people expect and accept unequal distribution of power. The distinction between those in the position of poverty and people who follow them (such as elders).

Hofstedes concept mentions that less powerful members of society expect and accept unfair or unequal power distribution.