Although valid 20 years ago Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions ar

Although valid 20 years ago, Hofstede\'s Cultural Dimensions are no longer applicable to understanding the influence national culture has on organizational and managerial behaviors.

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A lot of critics such as Jones (2007) and McSweeney have already suggested that various political influences impact the cultural dimensions apart from the five mentioned in Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and also that the surveys are based only upon the research instruments. Further in the 21^st century, the cross-cultural attitudes have changed and the countries come a long way in transforming itself. For eg., Germany since 1942 to now. Hence, these dimensions are likely to be no longer applicable, although debatable.