The purpose of this study is to investigate the patterns of regional cultural differences within
European countries. This study extends our previous work (Kaasa et al. 2013) that used data …

This article draws attention to the European Social Survey (ESS) database that widens the
horizon of cross-cultural studies. The ESS has the potential to overcome several …

This meta-analysis offers an updated set of national cultural scores along the dimensions of
Hofstede's cultural framework. The meta-analytic national cultural indices have two …

This article documents a new dataset of cultural distance measures both at the country and
regional levels in Europe. These measures were calculated using data from the European …

managerial choice or economic performance based on samples that include only one or a
few countries. Even when considering only the research published between 2006 and 2009 …

Traditionally, cultures have been treated as though they reside exclusively within, or
perfectly overlap with countries. Indeed, the terms “country” and “culture” are often used …

The use of nations as units of analysis in cross-cultural studies is a controversial approach
as nations may not be culturally homogeneous. However, a recent study by Minkov and …

Purpose This paper addresses the clustering of several Arab states on Hofstede's national
culture dimensions and its implications for international firms targeting the Middle East and …

The purpose of this paper is to apply Hofstede's value survey in Croatia and examine
regional differences in the cultural dimensions of power distance, individualism, masculinity …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to highlight the ongoing misapplication of the
Hofstede and GLOBE national culture dimensions at the individual level of analysis in both …