Michael Minkov Books

The sequel to Culture's Consequences delves deeper into the framework established by Geert Hofstede, focusing on the study of cultural differences through nation-level dimensions. This approach, characterized by complex variables defined by intercorrelated items, has been embraced by numerous scholars globally, leading to impactful research outcomes. The book builds on Hofstede's pioneering ideas, enhancing the understanding of cross-cultural analysis in management and organizational contexts.

The revolutionary study of how the place where we grew up shapes the way we think, feel, and act-- with new dimensions and perspectivesBased on research conducted in more than seventy countries over a forty-year span, "Cultures and Organizations" examines what drives people apart--when cooperation is so clearly in everyone's interest. With major new contributions from Michael Minkov's analysis of data from the World Values Survey, as well as an account of the evolution of cultures by Gert Jan Hofstede, this revised and expanded edition: Reveals the "moral circles" from which national societies are built and the unexamined rules by which people think, feel, and act Explores how national cultures differ in the areas of inequality, assertiveness versus modesty, and tolerance for ambiguity Explains how organizational cultures differ from national cultures--and how they can be managed Analyzes stereotyping, differences in language, cultural roots of the 2008 economic crisis, and other intercultural dynamics

Exploring the interplay between national culture and various societal outcomes, this book delves into how cultural factors influence economic growth, crime rates, and educational success. It also examines the disparities in suicide rates, road fatalities, gender inequality, and overall happiness across different nations. Through this analysis, the author highlights the significant impact of cultural values on a wide range of critical issues, offering insights into the complexities of societal behavior and development.