Hofstede's cultural dimensions examine various attributes of national culture, notably power distance, individualism vs collectivism, masculinity vs femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term vs short-term orientation in Arab countries. It highlights that Arab societies exhibit high power distance, collectivism, and a significant emphasis on long-term orientation, while navigating uncertainty with emotional responses and a preference for gradual changes. The document underscores the characteristics that define social frameworks, values of competition, and the importance of tradition within these cultures.

1. HOFSTEDE’S CULTURAL DIMENSIONS
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Power distance index
A national culture attribute that describes the
extent to which a society accepts that power in
institutions and organizations is distributed
unequally.

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Power distance index
58
Arab countries
40
Very
autocratic

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
58
Arab countries
INDIVIDUALISM: A national culture attribute that
describes the degree to which people prefer to act as
individuals rather than as members of groups.
COLLECTIVISM: A national culture attribute that
describes a tight social framework in which people
expect others in groups of which they are a part to
look after them and protect them.

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
58
Arab countries
91 17
Stress individual
achievement

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
58
Arab countries
17
A national culture attribute that describes the extent
to which the culture favours traditional masculine
work roles of achievement, power, and control.
Societal values are characterized by assertiveness
and materialism.

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
58
45
Arab countries
62
17
Highly
competitive, asserti
ve, ambitious, &
crave power
Focus:
relationships and
quality of life

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
Uncertainty avoidance index
58
45
Arab countries
17
A national culture attribute that describes the
extent to which a society feels threatened by
uncertain and ambiguous situations and tries
to avoid them.

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
Uncertainty avoidance index
58
45
69
Arab countries
46
17
A national culture attribute that describes the
extent to which a society feels threatened by
uncertain and ambiguous situations and tries
to avoid them.
Very emotional
Implement changes
step by step
Few rules
Feel comfortable in
unstructured
situations
Pragmatic

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
Uncertainty avoidance index
58
45
69
Arab countries
46
17

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
Uncertainty avoidance index
Long term vs short term orientation
58
45
69
Arab countries
17
LONG-TERM ORIENTATION
A national culture attribute that emphasizes
the future, thrift, and persistence.
SHORT-TERM ORIENTATION
A national culture attribute that emphasizes
the past and present, respect for tradition, and
fulfilment of social obligations.

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
Uncertainty avoidance index
Long term vs short term orientation
58
45
69
87
Arab countries
29
17
LONG-TERM ORIENTATION
A national culture attribute that emphasizes
the future, thrift, and persistence.
SHORT-TERM ORIENTATION
A national culture attribute that emphasizes
the past and present, respect for tradition, and
fulfilment of social obligations.Attach more
importance to the
future
Time is more related to the
present and the past
Respect for tradition
Preservation of face
Fulfilling social obligations

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Power distance index
Individualism vs Collectivism
Masculinity vs Femininity
Uncertainty avoidance index
Long term vs short term orientation
58
45
69
87
Arab countries
29
17