ASEAN Nations' Scores as per the Hofstede Model
The scores of 6 of the ASEAN nations (4 from maritime Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore; 2 from mainland Southeast Asia: Thailand, Vietnam) according to the Hofstede model are discussed here.
On Power Distance, all 6 nations scored high, indicating that power is distributed unequally and those at different levels of the hierarchy accept their respective positions in society.
On Individualism, all 6 nations scored low.
The Power Distance and Masculinity dimensions form a clear outward and inward circle in the radar graph, indicating this as a common feature of ASEAN nations across the board. ASEAN nations scored average on Indulgence, indicating a society where both restraint and indulgence are observed; however, with a relatively high score of 57, Malaysia appears more permissive of people’s desires to enjoy life. On Uncertainty Avoidance and Long-term Orientation, Singapore stands apart from the rest of ASEAN nations, scoring low (8) on Uncertainty Avoidance and high (72) on Long-term Orientation.
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