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Power Distance refers to the degree of inequality that exists – and is accepted – among people with and without power. A high score indicates that a society accepts an unequal, hierarchical distribution of power, and people understand 'their place' in the system. A low score signifies that power is shared and well dispersed.

This dimension measures the degree to which individuals are integrated into groups. In individualistic societies, people are expected to look after themselves and their immediate family. In collectivist societies, individuals expect their relatives or members of a particular in-group to look after them in exchange for unquestioning loyalty.

This dimension explores the extent to which the traditional masculine work role model of male achievement, control, and power prevails over feminine values like quality of life, maintaining personal relationships, and caring for the weak. High masculinity scores are found in societies where success and competition are valued. High femininity scores are found in cultures that value caring for others and quality of life.

Uncertainty Avoidance deals with a society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity. It reflects the extent to which members of a culture feel threatened by ambiguous situations. Societies with high uncertainty avoidance tend to have rigid codes of belief and behavior and are intolerant of unorthodox behavior and ideas.

This dimension associates the connection of the past with the current and future actions/challenges. A lower score reflects normative societies, which value time-honored traditions and norms, while higher score societies are more pragmatic, encouraging efforts in modern education as a way to prepare for the future.