Quotes by Geert Hofstede

About Geert Hofstede:

Gerard Hendrik (Geert) Hofstede is a Dutch social psychologist, former IBM employee, and Professor Emeritus of Organizational Anthropology and International Management at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, well known for his pioneering research on cross-cultural groups and organizations.
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In most collectivist cultures, direct confrontation of another person is considered rude and undesirable. The word is seldom used, because saying “no” is a confrontation; “you may be right” and “we will think about it” are examples of pol...

Geert Hofstede

...in the unique case of a country’s geographic position, it is difficult to consider this factor as anything other than a cause, unless we assume that in prehistoric times peoples migrated to climates that fit their concepts of power distance, whi...

Geert Hofstede

We are; therefore, we evolve.

Geert Hofstede

Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy. Cultural differences are a nuisance at best and often a disaster.

Geert Hofstede

Author Bio

  • NameGeert Hofstede
  • DescriptionDutch scientist
  • BornOctober 2, 1928
  • CountryNetherlands
  • ProfessionEconomist; Psychologist; Scientist