This dimension focuses on relationship between the individual and the group. Highly individualistic cultures believe individual is most important unit. Decision-making based on what is best for the group. Uncertainty Avoidance This dimension focuses on how cultures adapt to changes and cope with uncertainty.
Emphasis is on extent to which a culture feels threatened or is anxious about ambiguity.
Low Anxiety Avoidance cultures tend to accept competition and conflict, tolerate dissent and deviance. This dimensions focuses on the nature of human relationship in terms of hierarchy. In Low Power Distance cultures, emphasis is on challenging decisions, expecting autonomy and independence. This dimension focuses on how extent to which a society stress achievement or nurture. Masculinity is seen to be the trait which emphasizes ambition, acquisition of wealth, and differentiated gender roles.