Which framework includes power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and individualism vs collectivism as key dimensions?

• A. Hofstede's cultural framework
• B. Cultural dimensions model
• C. Theory of cultural dimensions
• D. Social norms

Answer: (C)

These dimensions come from a framework for comparing cultures’ values and behaviors, known as Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory. It identifies core axes that shape how people think and act in different societies: power distance, which measures acceptance of unequal power in institutions and families; uncertainty avoidance, which gauges comfort with ambiguity and risk; and individualism versus collectivism, which reflects whether people prioritize personal goals or group harmony and interdependence. This framework helps explain why families make decisions differently, how communication styles vary, and why consumer expectations shift across cultures.

The other options don’t fit as precisely. One name is the established label for this framework; others use generic or nonstandard terms that don’t pinpoint the same, specific set of dimensions.