Conceptualizing and measuring cultures and their consequences: a comparative review of GLOBE's and Hofstede's approaches

Mansour Javidan, Robert J House, Peter W Dorfman, Paul J Hanges and Mary Sully de Luque
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Mansour Javidan: The Garvin Center for Cultures and Languages of International Management, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management, Glendale, USA
Robert J House: Wharton School of Management, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
Peter W Dorfman: College of Business Administration and Economics, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA
Paul J Hanges: Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, USA
Mary Sully de Luque: The Garvin Center for Cultures and Languages of International Management, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management, Glendale, USA

Journal of International Business Studies, 2006, vol. 37, issue 6, 897-914

Abstract: This paper explains why GLOBE used a set of cultural values and practices to measure national cultures. We show why there is no theoretical or empirical basis for Hofstede's criticism that GLOBE measures of values are too abstract or for his contention that national and organizational cultures are phenomena of different order. We also show why Hofstede has a limited understanding of the relationship between national wealth and culture. Furthermore, we explain why Hofstede's reanalysis of the GLOBE data is inappropriate and produces incomprehensible results. We also show the validity of managerial samples in studying leadership. Finally, we explain why Hofstede's claim that GLOBE instruments reflect researchers psycho-logic reveals ignorance of psychometric methodologies designed to ensure scale reliability and construct validity. Journal of International Business Studies (2006) 37, 897–914. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400234

Date: 2006
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