Synthetic Cultures versus Real Cultures

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

1 hour

External Cost

No

Source

Hofstede, G. J., Pedersen, P.B., & Hofstede, G. (2002). Synthetic cultures vs real cultures. In Exploring culture: Exercises, stories and synthetic cultures (pp. 126-134). Boston, MA: Intercultural Press.  

Tags:

  1. acceptance
  2. assumptions
  3. collectivism
  4. cultural simulation
  5. culture
  6. differences
  7. diversity
  8. Hofstede
  9. individualism
  10. other awareness
  11. simulation
  12. value dimensions
  13. worldview frameworks

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify synthetic cultures as limited and stereotyped in their dimensions and real cultures as multidimensional and characterized by great internal differences.