After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

• Describe the original Hofstede dimensions.
• Describe the two dimensions Hofstede added later.
• Identify countries considered on the extremes of each of the Hofstede dimensions.
• Describe the communication practices associated with each Hofstede dimension.
• Discuss whether environmental sustainability is a legitimate dimension of culture inde­pendent of the Hofstede dimensions.
• Use the Hofstede dimensions to describe Japanese culture.