Clustering Countries According to Their Cultural Proximity and Similarity

Angelika C. Dankert (), Hamoud Dekkiche, Said Baadel and Stefane Kabene
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Angelika C. Dankert: Hochschule Aschaffenburg
Hamoud Dekkiche: Canadian University of Dubai
Said Baadel: Canadian University of Dubai
Stefane Kabene: Canadian University of Dubai

Chapter Chapter 32 in Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Driving Forces of the Global Economy, 2017, pp 373-393 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Clustering countries mathematically according to Geert Hofstede’s cultural proximity and similarity factors is one way of classifying regional communities into well-defined cultural categories. Trying to test this statement mathematically shows that classifying countries or cultures remains complex. The approach shows a lack of an overall scheme and even when common variables exist, it seems that random and coincidental similarity weighs strongly on most variables used in the model. The results emphasize the need for more research in order to support the model.

Keywords: Wheel of cultural clusters; Cultural proximity; Cultural dimensions; Geert Hofstede; Robert J. House (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-43434-6_32

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