Hofstede is very explicit that his measurements are at the societal level and therefore should not be used at the individual level.
Having said that there are a number of researchers who have ignored Hofstede on this point and used his measures at the individual (as well as firm) level.
I suggest you do a literature review to identify these studies, take a careful look at them and then make up your own mind as to their validity.
Paul Gooderham, Ph.D.
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Department of Management and Strategy
Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration
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Fra: International Management Division Discussion på vegne av Peter Paul
Sendt: lø 19.04.2008 00:58
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Emne: Cultural distance - more confused than before
All,
I recently asked a question about calculating cultural distance at the individual level - I received several conflicting suggestions. I am new to this field and, now, more confused than before.
Can we or can we not use Hofstede's dimensions at the individual level? If not, how do we calculate 'cultural distance' at the individual level?
Any help will be appreciated.
Peter
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