Geert Hofstede
5 books
About the Author
Geert Hofstede is a renowned Dutch social psychologist and anthropologist whose pioneering research on cultural dimensions has profoundly influenced the fields of cross-cultural management and organizational behavior. Born in 1928, Hofstede spent much of his career at IBM, where he conducted extensive surveys across over 70 countries, leading to the development of his seminal framework that identifies key dimensions such as power distance, individualism, and uncertainty avoidance. His work emphasizes how cultural values shape societal and workplace dynamics, offering practical insights for global businesses and educators. As an Emeritus Professor at the University of Maastricht, Hofstede continues to advocate for cultural sensitivity in an interconnected world, authoring influential texts that bridge theory and practice in understanding human behavior across borders.
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Books by Geert Hofstede
