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The document compares the cultural dimensions of Indonesia and the United Kingdom based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions. Indonesia scores high in power distance and collectivism, has low uncertainty avoidance, and short-term orientation. It also has restraint and feminine cultures. The UK scores low in power distance and high in indulgence and masculinity.

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The document compares the cultural dimensions of Indonesia and the United Kingdom based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions. Indonesia scores high in power distance and collectivism, has low uncertainty avoidance, and short-term orientation. It also has restraint and feminine cultures. The UK scores low in power distance and high in indulgence and masculinity.

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Indonesia and United Kingdom

Comparison based on the


Cultural Dimension
Members :
Ferdiansyah Aditya N.
Muhammad Reyzi 0717101040
Saskia Ramadanti 0717101044
Risma Dwi Kumalasari 0717101046
Vella Indriyanti 0717101047
0717101048
INDONESIA
#1 High Power Distance

Power distance is the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country
expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.
Indonesia tends to be regarded as high power distance culture due to the unequal rights between bosses and
subordinates as it characteristics power is distributed unequally, subordinates are blamed for mistakes. Employees
expect to be told what to do and when. Control is expected and managers are respected for their position.
#2 Uncertainty avoidance

Indonesia scores (48) on this dimension and thus has a low preference for avoiding uncertainty. Relationship
harmony is very important in Indonesia, and no one wishes to be the transmitter of bad or negative news or
feedback. Another aspect of this dimension can be seen in Conflict resolution. Direct Communication as a method
of conflict resolution is often seen to be a threatening situation and one that the Indonesian is uncomfortable in.
#3 Collectivist

Indonesia is a collectivist society. This means there is a high preference for a strongly defined
social framework in which individuals are expected to conform to the ideals of the society
and the in-groups to which they belong. One place this is visible clearly is in the aspect of
the family in the role of relationships.
#4 Short Term Orientations

Short Term Orientation are related to the past and present, and respect for tradition (Hofstede, 2005). Culture with
a short term orientation value the past and present time. They attach importance to actions and attitudes that are
affected by the past or the present.

Indonesia belong to short term orientation culture due to Indonesian’s tradition. Indonesian people are very
much characterized by many ritual activities, both in relation to culture and religion.
#5 Restraint

This dimension is related to basic human desires related to enjoying life. Indulgence has the characteristics of
satisfying the basic and natural desires associated with enjoying life and having fun. In contrast, the restraint has
the characteristics of a community controlling satisfaction of needs with applicable social norms (Hofstede, 2011).

Indonesia has a relatively low indulgence score of 38. It shows that Indonesia has a restraint culture. This cultural
orientation has a perception that their actions are controlled by social norms, and they assume that pampering
themselves is wrong (Irawan, 2017).
#6 Femininity & Masculinity

In feminine countries the focus is on “working in order to live”, managers strive for consensus, people value
equality, solidarity and quality in their working lives, gender roles overlap.
A high score (masculine) on this dimension indicates that the society will be driven by competition, achievement
and success, gender roles are clearly distinct.
#6 Femininity

“Femininity stands for a society in Indonesia are on dimension of


which social gender roles overlap: feminine culture that is where
Both men and women are supposed gender roles are more fluid and
to be modest, tender, and concerned both men and women are expected
with the quality of life.” From to be nurturing and focused on
Hofstede (2001), Culture's people and quality of life.
Consequences, 2nd ed.
UNITED
KINGDOM
#1 Power Distance

United Kingdom is regarded as Low power distance culture inequalities among people
should be minimized. Like it characteristics power is distributed equally, the system blamed
for mistakes. A sense of fair play drives a belief that people should be treated in some way as
equals.
#2 Uncertainty Avoidance

United kingdom These societies all score highly for preferring to avoid uncertain situations,
tend to be rigid in their approach and intolerant of unorthodoxies in behaviour or ideas.
#3 Individualist

The British are a highly Individualist and private people. Children are taught from an early age to
think for themselves and to find out what their unique purpose in life is and how they uniquely can
contribute to society. The route to happiness is through personal fulfillment. As the affluence of
Britain has increased throughout the last decade, with wealth also ‘spreading North’, a much
discussed phenomenon is the rise of what has been seen as rampant consumerism and a
strengthening of the ‘ME’ culture.
#4 Short Term Oreintations

United kingdom is typically western cultures with regards to having a short-


term orientation. They tackling issues in smaller parts and resolving problem as
soon as possible, focus more on goals and quick results.
#5 Indulgence

A high score of 69 indicates that the British culture is one that is classified as Indulgent.
They possess a positive attitude and have a tendency towards optimism. In addition, they
place a higher degree of importance on leisure time, act as they please and spend money as
they wish.
#6 Masculinity

UK society tends to value competition, achievement and success and place less value on
attributes such as getting on well with others, being modest, and measures such as quality of
life. People in the UK live in order to work and have a clear performance ambition.
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