Abstract |
This paper analyzes the business and legal environment of Saudi Arabia using Hofstede’s five dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and short-term orientation vs. long-term orientation. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comparative analysis of several key traits of the culture in the United States and Saudi Arabia, examine various concepts in Saudi Arabia’s business environment that are illustrative of its ranking, and demonstrate the continued viability of Hofstede’s model as a stepping-stone to appreciation of culture. |