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Understanding Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions (Scenario)
Sasha has lived in Toronto her entire life and works at the head office of a large multinational corporation. She has recently become aware of several job openings for management in a number of the company's foreign subsidiaries. As she ponders the prospect of an overseas assignment, she reviews the research of Geert Hofstede to try to understand the cultural differences she would be faced with in each of the foreign subsidiaries.
-Sasha is also considering Sweden, where people emphasize relationships and concern for others. Sweden is considered high on which of the following dimensions?
A) power distance
B) long-term orientation
C) collectivism
D) uncertainty avoidance
E) nurturing

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Sweden is considered high on the nurturing dimension, which focuses on the importance of relationships and concern for others. This dimension is also known as indulgence versus restraint. The other dimensions listed (power distance, long-term orientation, collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance) do not directly relate to Sweden's cultural values.

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