TABLE 3. GLOBE Study Cultural Dimensions

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Uncertainty Avoidance: The extent that societal or organizational members work to reduce uncertainty about future events through the use of social norms, protocols, and established practices.

Power Distance: The degree that societal or organizational members acquiesce to the unequal distribution of power.

Collectivism – Societal: The degree that established social and organizational practices condone and reward collective actions and resource distribution.

Collectivism – In-group: The degree of pride, loyalty, and interconnectedness that people have in their family or organization.

Gender Egalitarianism: The degree that a society or organization minimizes differences in gender roles and gender inequality.

Assertiveness: How assertive, confrontational, and aggressive are members of a society or organization in their social interactions.

Future Orientation: The extent that people take part in future orientated actions, such as planning and investing for the future and delaying gratification.

Performance Orientation: The degree that a society or organization rewards members for improvement and excellence.

Humane Orientation: The degree that a society or organization promotes and rewards displays of fairness, altruism, generosity, caring, and kindness toward others.

Adapted from multiple sources [95]