Cultural Dimensions Worksheet & Review

Please answer all of the following questions. Wherever possible, you should use research to support
your claims.

What are two key differences between collectivistic and individualistic cultures?
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What is meant by the power-distance index?

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Discuss how power-distance dimension may affect behaviour in a society.
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What are three components of the definition of culture?

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List three characteristics of monochronic (time conscious) cultures.

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What effect may time-consciousness have on our health (cite research)?

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How may time consciousness affect our general task performance? (cite research)
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What is the difference between a prospective and a retrospective study? What are the
disadvantages of each?
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Disadvantage of prospective study:

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Disadvantage of retrospective study:

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What are two limitations of the theory of cultural dimensions?

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Limitation 2:

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