DPR2604
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 1
2023
, Question 1
1.1 Identify three of Hofstede’s value dimensions evident in the scenario. (6)
Power Distance Index (high versus low).
Individualism Versus Collectivism.
Masculinity Versus Femininity.
1.2 Explain the value dimensions identified in 1.1 and give examples of these
value dimensions from the scenario. (18)
1. Power Distance Index (PDI)
What this means is the degree of inequality that exists and is accepted between
those who have power and those who do not.
A high PDI score indicates that society has embraced the unequal hierarchical
distribution of power and that people understand their 'own place' within the system.
A low PDI score means that power is shared and pervasive, and that members of
society do not accept situations in which power is unequally distributed.
Application:
According to the model, in a country where his PDI is high like Malaysia (100), the
team member does not initiate any action and wants to be guided and guided to
complete the task. If a manager is not responsible, they may consider the task
unimportant.
High PDI
• centralized organization.
• more complex hierarchies.
• A huge gap in reward, authority and respect.
• Recognize leader status. As an outsider, you can try to circumvent his or her
powers, but don't push back explicitly.
• Note that you may have to go upstairs to get the answer.
Low PDI
• flat organization.
• Bosses and employees are treated almost equally.
• Delegate as much as possible. Ideally, involve everyone directly affected by a
decision in the decision-making process.
2. Individualism and collectivism (IDV)
It refers to the strength of the bonds people have with others within their community.
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 1
2023
, Question 1
1.1 Identify three of Hofstede’s value dimensions evident in the scenario. (6)
Power Distance Index (high versus low).
Individualism Versus Collectivism.
Masculinity Versus Femininity.
1.2 Explain the value dimensions identified in 1.1 and give examples of these
value dimensions from the scenario. (18)
1. Power Distance Index (PDI)
What this means is the degree of inequality that exists and is accepted between
those who have power and those who do not.
A high PDI score indicates that society has embraced the unequal hierarchical
distribution of power and that people understand their 'own place' within the system.
A low PDI score means that power is shared and pervasive, and that members of
society do not accept situations in which power is unequally distributed.
Application:
According to the model, in a country where his PDI is high like Malaysia (100), the
team member does not initiate any action and wants to be guided and guided to
complete the task. If a manager is not responsible, they may consider the task
unimportant.
High PDI
• centralized organization.
• more complex hierarchies.
• A huge gap in reward, authority and respect.
• Recognize leader status. As an outsider, you can try to circumvent his or her
powers, but don't push back explicitly.
• Note that you may have to go upstairs to get the answer.
Low PDI
• flat organization.
• Bosses and employees are treated almost equally.
• Delegate as much as possible. Ideally, involve everyone directly affected by a
decision in the decision-making process.
2. Individualism and collectivism (IDV)
It refers to the strength of the bonds people have with others within their community.
