Individualism pertains to societies in which the ties betwe… - Geert Hofstede

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Individualism pertains to societies in which the ties between individuals are loose: everyone is expected to look after himself or herself and his or her immediate family.

Geert Hofstede

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About Geert Hofstede

Geert Hofstede (born 2 October 1928 – 12 February 2020) is a Dutch , former IBM employee, and Professor Emeritus of Organizational Anthropology and International Management at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands, well-known for his pioneering research of cross-cultural groups and organizations.

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Also Known As: Geert Hupstede

Alternative Names: Gerard Hendrik Hofstede

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