Hofstede’s six dimensions LSS 2113 - Intercultural Studies Hofstede’s six dimensions Outsourced India movie Maryam Hassan H00247765

In this scene, the Indian driver said to Tod “you are of a different breed, a very good traveler strong and ready for anything and everything ”. He meant that American are more comfortable with the life changes like places and relationships. It's an example of lower Uncertainty avoidance. In this level and dimension, people are relaxed about new ideas (Hawks, D, ND). However, India has the same dimension.

In this scene, Pro aunt asked Tod many personal questions such as “What is your father do?”, “what is your salary?”, “Are you married?”, And other questions about his relationship. This is an example of individualism. It’s mean that people are independence, respect each other privacy (Biddle, C, ND). Besides, US has a high score in this dimension. It society believes that individualism will make a better standard of living and eliminate the poverty (Biddle, C, ND). However, India has a collectivist culture. The groups benefits and needs become before individual needs. Also, they are taking care of each other (Biddle, C, ND).

In this scene, Tod talked about his parents In this scene, Tod talked about his parents. But, Pro surprised that Tod didn’t miss his parents even he didn’t live with them. Also, Tod didn’t gather with his parents every week. It’s an example of individualism. That’s mean people have the freedom to have their life and taking care of themselves only (Biddle, C, ND). However, India has the opposite.

In this scene, Tod had choose Aisha to be the assistant manager after he leave because she’s the best and give good advices. This is an example of femininity. It’s mean that women can do anything/job. Also, femininity culture focus of quality of life and relationships )Dudovskiy, J, 2014, March 4). In addition, USA has the same dimension.

In this scene, Aisha said to Tod that she is engaged since she was four years old from someone that her family now it. It’s an example of Long-term orientation. It means that people think about the future of Aisha’s family. Also, they are more persistence and ordering relationships (Long-Term Orientation, ND). However, Aisha mentioned that America has 50% divorces rate that’s mean there is no persistence in their marriage. It’s an example of short-term orientation. They also have short-term goals, more creative and individualism (Long-Term Orientation, ND).

Bibliography Hawks, D. (n.d.). Hofstede’s Uncertainty Avoidance Index: Definition & Example Cultures. Retrieved from study.com:http://study.com/academy/lesson/hofstedes-uncertainty-avoidance-index-definition-example-cultures.html Biddle, C. (n.d.). Individualism vs. Collectivism: Our Future, Our Choice. Retrieved from The Objective Standard:https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/issues/2012-spring/individualism-collectivism/ Long-Term Orientation. (n.d.). Retrieved from Clearly Cultural:http://www.clearlycultural.com/geert-hofstede-cultural-dimensions/long-term-orientation/ Dudovskiy, J. (2014, March 4). Masculinity versus femininity in Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions. Retrieved from Research Methodology: http://research-methodology.net/masculinity-versus-femininity-in-hofstedes-cultural-dimensions/ Camparing Japanese and American Culture w/ Hofstede (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVCfuVU35eU