Hofstede Cultural Comparison
In order to gain a better understanding of the Haitian culture, Hofstede's model of cultural dimensions was consulted. Table 1 depicts a comparison of Haitian culture to U.S. culture, and Table 2 illustrates the variation in cultural differences according to age in Haiti.
Source: Marc, V. (2010). A study of the effect of national cultural value and self-efficacy on organizational commitment in Haiti. JSTOR. Retrieved from http://ir.lib.ntnu.edu.tw/retrieve/49348/metadata_07_12_s_05_0006.pdf
Hofstede's model of culture is comprised of 5 cultural dimensions in this example. The scores range from 0-100.
Power Distance (PDI):
the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) expect and accept that power is distributed unequally
Individualism versus Collectivism (IDV):
the extent to which individuals are integrated into groups
Masculinity versus Femininity (MAS): assertiveness and competitiveness versus modesty and caring
Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI):
intolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity
Long-term versus Short-term orientation (LTO):
fostering of virtues oriented toward future rewards versus fostering of virtues related to the past and present
