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Power Distance

Power Distance. Definition Low power distance / High power distance Comparison between these following countries: France / Germany / UK / Senegal Conclusion. Definition:.

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Power Distance

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  1. PowerDistance

  2. Definition Low power distance / High power distance Comparison between these following countries: France / Germany / UK / Senegal Conclusion

  3. Definition: "Power distance is the extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally“, according to Hofstede.

  4. Power distance describes also the extent to which employees accept that superiors have more power than they have.

  5. http://www.clearlycultural.com/geert-hofstede-cultural-dimensions/power-distance-index/http://www.clearlycultural.com/geert-hofstede-cultural-dimensions/power-distance-index/

  6. Comparison between these four countries : • FRANCE (68) • GERMANY (35) • UK (35) • SENEGAL (77)

  7. FRANCE • High power distance (68) • Usually address each other as « vous » • Formal relationships • Importance of degrees and qualifications (grandes écoles) • Decisions are made by those with power and status

  8. GERMANY • Low power distance culture (35) : Hierarchy is used just for work sharing and for making final decisions.

  9. The UK • Low power distance (35) • Usually use surnames • Strong power delegation • Informal relationships • More initiatives from employers • Work experience and personal achievements are more important than degrees • Status is based on professional know-how

  10. SENEGAL • High power distance culture (77) : « Old people do never lie, they do mistakes and mistakes are done by everybody » Hierarchy is not only linked to status of people, but also to their age.

  11. Different points of views between France & Senegal on these following points : • Polygamy • Homosexuality

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