Power Distance Dimensions In Mexico And China

The power distance dimension refers to how society reacts or accepts the unequally distribution of power. Mexico and China score high in this dimension, it means both are a hierarchical society where people accept inequality. Individualism vs. collectivism deals with the interdependence among society members. The low score in this dimension reflects that Mexico and China are both a collectivistic society, with a long-term commitment to act in the interests of the group. In masculinity vs. femininity dimension Mexico and China score high, both societies are driven by competition, achievement and success. Uncertainty avoidance indicates how a society reacts to ambiguity. Mexico scores high in this dimension, it means Mexican society feels threatened
by ambiguous or unknown situations. On the other hand, China with a low score reflects that Chinese society is adaptable to change. With a high score on long-term vs. short-term orientation dimension, Chinese society is a pragmatic culture that tends to save for the future, as well as persevere in achieving results. In contrast, Mexican culture is normative, Mexican people do not save for the future and expect to achieve results in the short run. Indulgence vs. restraint dimension describes the control over impulses and desires. Mexican culture scores high in this dimension, it means Mexicans tend to enjoy life and have fun. China, with a low score in this dimension, it is considered a restrained society which has a tendency to cynicism and pessimism.