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Power Distance Is The Degree To Which Less Powerful Members of Institutions and Organizations

Group 1 represents Italy and presents on Hofstede's cultural dimensions as they apply to Italy. They discuss that Italy has both high and low power distance depending on region, with Northern Italy exhibiting lower power distance. Italy scores highly on masculinity at 70, indicating a focus on achievement and materialism. It also scores 75 on uncertainty avoidance, meaning Italians dislike ambiguity and seek structure, yet do not always follow rules strictly.

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Power Distance Is The Degree To Which Less Powerful Members of Institutions and Organizations

Group 1 represents Italy and presents on Hofstede's cultural dimensions as they apply to Italy. They discuss that Italy has both high and low power distance depending on region, with Northern Italy exhibiting lower power distance. Italy scores highly on masculinity at 70, indicating a focus on achievement and materialism. It also scores 75 on uncertainty avoidance, meaning Italians dislike ambiguity and seek structure, yet do not always follow rules strictly.

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Hello Everyone.

We are group 1 and we represent Italy, and this is our presentation on


Hofstede’s cultural dimension

Power Distance (Zafar)

Power distance is the degree to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations
accept that power is distributed unequally.

Today Italy is facing both high and low power distance due to globalization.

Northern Italy has made it a low power distance where there is more equality and a
decentralization of power. For instance, it is common to give air kisses on both cheeks (starting
with your left) when greeting those you know well. This is called the ‘il bacetto’, but in Southern
Italy, men (head of the family) generally only kiss family members and prefer to give a pat on
the back to show affection in a greeting. For instance, employees never address their superiors
by their first name. Until invited to call a superior by their first name they are always referred to
as Signore” or “Signora” followed by their last name.

When you do business in Italy, you dress to impress. It is no coincidence that Versace, Gucci,
Prada and Dolce & Gabbana are all Italian fashion houses. Italians like to make an impression
with their clothes.

Individualism vs Collectivism (Nabil)

With a score of 76%, Italy is largely individualistic in the northern region which corresponds to
the fact that northern Italians are showing off their wealth and class. The southern part of Italy is
where honor and prioritizing family is highly passed on. High individualism means that Italians
derive happiness by completing their personal objectives.

Here is a perfect example of why family and loyalty is given significant importance.

Masculinity Vs femininity (Ishfar)

With a score of 70, Italy is a highly masculine society. Italians are mostly focused on material
achievements as they like to flaunt their wealth through purchasing luxurious homes and cars.
Not only that they are extremely competitive and focus on personal success more than
anything.

Now we have a picture of how Italian men dress up, wearing branded clothes to show their
money off.

Uncertainty Avoidance (Rifah)

Italy has a high uncertainty avoidance level with a score of 75 . Italians do not feel comfortable
in ambiguous situations which in turn, transpires into handling difficult and stressful
circumstances. To destress they take a lot of breaks during the day. In Italian society, formality
in both business and everyday life is very important, this gives rise to detailed planning. But they
don’t comply with the rules in place all the time. Italians are highly passionate due to their high
uncertainty avoidance and often use body language to express themselves.
This video shows a group of people drinking and smoking during one of their office breaks.

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