This article by Geert Hofstede provides an overview of his model of six dimensions that describe national cultures: Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Individualism/Collectivism, Masculinity/Femininity, Long/Short Term Orientation, and Indulgence/Restraint. The article traces the conceptual and research efforts that led to the development of this model, highlighting the importance of ecological factor analysis in understanding cultural differences at the societal level. It emphasizes that dimensions depend on the level of aggregation and warns against confusion with individual-level value differences. The article also discusses the validation of the dimensions through various studies and their applications in understanding organizational cultures. Additionally, it explores the potential future applications of the dimensional paradigm in a rapidly changing world.This article by Geert Hofstede provides an overview of his model of six dimensions that describe national cultures: Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Individualism/Collectivism, Masculinity/Femininity, Long/Short Term Orientation, and Indulgence/Restraint. The article traces the conceptual and research efforts that led to the development of this model, highlighting the importance of ecological factor analysis in understanding cultural differences at the societal level. It emphasizes that dimensions depend on the level of aggregation and warns against confusion with individual-level value differences. The article also discusses the validation of the dimensions through various studies and their applications in understanding organizational cultures. Additionally, it explores the potential future applications of the dimensional paradigm in a rapidly changing world.