Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to provide a mature reflection upon the work of Hofstede by tracking various subtleties in the evolution of his thought and dispelling prevalent misconceptions. Design/methodology/approach – The goal of the paper is achieved by analyzing Hofstede's...

Management development should take cultural differences into account. A summary of Hofstede's classic four dimensions of dominant value patterns is given: Individualism v. Collectivism; Large v. Small Power Distance; Strong v. Weak Uncertainty Avoidance; Masculinity v. Femininity. Current Human...