Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Hofstede's Four

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of Hofstede's four cultural dimensions?

• A)Hofstede has ignored the one-to-one correspondence between culture and the nation-state.
• B)Most of Hofstede's findings are in direct conflict with standard Western stereotypes.
• C)Hofstede assumes that most countries have more than one cultural dimension.
• D)Certain social classes were excluded from Hofstede's sample.

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