Description
Geert Hofstede, Cultures, and Organizations, Software of the Mind
*Cultures and Organizations* draws on research from over seventy countries conducted over forty years to explore why people are often divided, even when working together benefits everyone. With new insights from Michael Minkov’s analysis of World Values Survey data and Gert Jan Hofstede’s take on cultural evolution, this updated edition:
– Uncovers the “moral circles” that shape national societies and the often overlooked rules that influence how people think, feel, and behave.
– Explores how national cultures vary in terms of inequality, assertiveness versus modesty, and tolerance for ambiguity.
– Discusses the differences between organizational and national cultures and how to manage them effectively.
– Examines issues like stereotyping, language differences, cultural roots of the 2008 economic crisis, and other intercultural dynamics.
