Question

Discuss the Hofstede’s cultural dimensions between Mexico and India. Please talk about the cultural differences between Mexico and India.

Answer 1

Hofstede's cultural dimensions between Mexico and India

	India	Mexico
Power Distance	India has a high power distance where people accept and expect power inequality.	Mexico has a high power distance too with people accepting power inequalities and being dependent on their bosses and superiors.
Individualism	India has more individualism than Mexico and hence, there is more focus on meeting the needs of the direct family.	Mexico has less individualism than India which means that there is more focus on the needs of the groups rather than individuals.
Masculinity	India is more of a feminine society with more focus on the quality of life and being mingled in the crowd rather than standing out from them.	Mexico has a masculine society where people are judged based on their success and winning attributes.
Uncertainty avoidance	India scores low on uncertainty avoidance which means they are averse to risk-taking ideas.	Mexico has a high score on uncertainty avoidance which means the country has a high tolerance for uncertainty and can take risks.
Long term orientation	With an intermediate score, India takes the middle approach and honors both traditions and modern approach in its way of living.	Mexico scores low which means it is not much connected with traditions like most of the western countries.
Indulgence	India scores low on indulgence which means the society in the country encourages restraints rather than indulgence	Mexico scores high which means the society gives importance to personal indulgence and encourages it.