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Hofstede's Dimensions of Culture

1. Individualism versus Collectivism
2. Power Distance
3. Uncertainty Avoidance
4. Masculinity versus Femininity
5. Long-Term versus Short -Term Orientation

•PDI – Power Distance Index

•IDV – Individualism

•MAS – Masculinity

•UAI – Uncertainty Avoidance Index

•LTO – Long Term Orientation

Source: www.geert-hofstede.com

Culture Applied

1. Language
2. Religion
3. Corruption
4. Government Involvement

Data source: Corruption Perceptions Index 2006 by Transparency International