Comparison of the United States and Morocco using Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
15-5-2014
End Date
15-5-2014
Keywords
cultural dimensions, Morocco, United States
Abstract
This poster outlines the cultural differences between Arabic and American cultures based on Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions. The poster examines four of the dimensions of Hofstede’s research – Individualism vs. Collectivism, Masculinity vs. Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance and Power Distance (The Hofstede Center) . Each country in the world scores differently on each of these scales, resulting in a unique combination that defines that nation’s culture. For instance, America is the most individualistic country, and self-sufficiency is among its values. Morocco, on the other hand is more collectivistic and values togetherness. In our research, we compare and contrast each country’s scores and determine what this means for individuals from each culture who interact with each other. While the focus of our poster contains Hofstede’s findings, it also includes differences and similarities in religion, family customs, relationships, and daily communication processes between the two cultures.
Recommended Citation
Leshley, Lauren and Jacobson, Staci, "Comparison of the United States and Morocco using Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions " (2014). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 166.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2014/posters/166
Poster Number
54
Additional Mentoring Department
Communication
Comparison of the United States and Morocco using Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
SURC Ballroom C/D
This poster outlines the cultural differences between Arabic and American cultures based on Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions. The poster examines four of the dimensions of Hofstede’s research – Individualism vs. Collectivism, Masculinity vs. Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance and Power Distance (The Hofstede Center) . Each country in the world scores differently on each of these scales, resulting in a unique combination that defines that nation’s culture. For instance, America is the most individualistic country, and self-sufficiency is among its values. Morocco, on the other hand is more collectivistic and values togetherness. In our research, we compare and contrast each country’s scores and determine what this means for individuals from each culture who interact with each other. While the focus of our poster contains Hofstede’s findings, it also includes differences and similarities in religion, family customs, relationships, and daily communication processes between the two cultures.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Vevea, Nadene