Cultural Characteristics Insert Name Insert Course Title Insert Instructor’s Name Date Cultural characteristics Definition of Five Dimensions of Culture in Hofstede Study The distinct dimensions of cultural diversity according to Hofstede Study can be analyzed according to five diverse values; Individualism vs. collectivism Individualism focuses on the self-being of an individual and one tries to focus on his personality rather than that of a group. In collectivists culture, the perception of individuals are defined by the group they are in. for instance, town, age group, political group, economic group, religious group etc.