Hofstede's Value Dimensions According to World Speaking, after examining actions between civilizations, Professor Geert Hofstede created the Cultural Dimensions Theory. He built the model based on four primary cultural elements: power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism/collectivism, masculinity/femininity, and long-term/short-term orientation. Each of these dimensions has a different cultural value that is common throughout the world. Hofstede ranked Indonesia in the top four on these dimensions. The comparison between Indonesia and the United States demonstrates two major differences, a similarity and a small disparity. (Geert Hofstede and the theory of cultural dimensions) Power distanceThe degree to which people consent to and assume inequalities among themselves in the nation refers to the cultural value dimension of power distance. With a score of 78, Indonesia has a high power distance. Society is based on the chain of command; they recognize the disparity in privileges between authority and lower ranks. Leaders command and assign and are unapproachable, demanding and esteemed. With focused command, managers rely on compliance and staff anticipate direction and assignment. The power distance score in the United States is quite low, just 40 on this scale. A large inconsistency between countries is evident; since the United States does not embrace power to the extent that Indonesia does, this could be a problem area for the team. In the United States the superiority is present but available, unlike Indonesia, and they also rely on competent personnel. (What about Indonesia?) Avoiding UncertaintyHow a civilization handles uncertainty and the unknown future and the magnitude at which it perceives the endan...... middle of paper......dresses or skirts and blouses for women" while respecting Muslim culture by avoiding tight-fitting, skin-baring clothing (Corporate Culture in Indonesia). The climate requires light clothing to withstand the high temperatures and humidity of Indonesia. Ordinary dress is suitable for typical work sessions, while more relaxed and casual attire is appropriate for subsequent meetings. (Corporate Culture in Indonesia) Daily Life Works Cited Corporate Culture in Indonesia and CDA Media. 22 April 2014. Geert Hofstede and the theory of cultural dimensions. 2011. A Berlitz society. 22 April 2014. .