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Focus on individual achievement High individualistic societies = act for self, group decision making downplayed
Extent people accept inequality High degree of power distance = significant differences in wealth and education are accepted Low degree = individuals participate in corporate decisions and share profits
Extent to which individuals expect to be guided by rules and regs High uncertainty avoidance = low risk tolerance, less entrepreneurial
Extent of focus on achievement, success, competition as opposed to caring and nurturing relationships