Compare and Contrast Morroco and Colombia Based on the Hofstede Model

Compare and Contrast Morroco and Colombia based on the Hofstede Model

Based on the Hofstede model, Colombia and Morocco have similar results on each criterion. On one hand, Colombia`s and Morocco`s power distance index it's pretty much the same, this means in both countries people tend to accept social inequality. Also, on the masculinity versus femininity dimension, both countries are mostly feminine. In addition, the aspect on which Morocco and Colombia have basically the same result is on long term orientation versus short term orientation. The numbers are pretty low on LTO, these means people prefer to stick to traditions and view social change with suspicion. For last, there are some gaps between the results specifically on the criteria of individualism versus collectivism and indulgence versus restraint. Apparently, Colombia is very collectivist while, Morocco is Individualist. People from Colombia act for the benefit of the whole society, instead Morrocans prefer to act for the benefit of themselves. Finally, Colombians believe that it is right to seek gratification and pleasure, while Morrocans prefer to control their desires through strict social norms. In this sense, Moroccan`s are quite more ethical than Colombians.