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Portugal

Uncertainty Avoidance

Has a score of 4.65.

· They prefer minimizing chances of unknown incidences or occurrences.

· They are very careful when implementing changes or laws and regulations.

Has a score of 3.91.

· Are more comfortable with unstructured situations.

· They prefer having less rules as possible.

Future Orientation

Has a score of 4.28.

· The level of savings is higher compared to the amount of earnings spent.

· They are more flexible and prefer working for long-term success.

· Long term gratification is what the society members prefer.

Has a score of 3.71

· They level of spending is higher compared to savings.

· Prefer being less flexible.

· They prefer having gratification as soon as possible.

Power Distance

Has a score of 5.15.

· The leaders and people in power are highly privileged.

· Leaders run for power as much as they can.

· Everyone has specific place as inequality dominates (House et al, 2004).

Has a score of 5.44.

· The leaders and people in power are highly privileged.

· Leaders run for power as much as they can.

· Everyone has specific place as inequality dominates.

Institutional Collectivism

Has a score of 4.27.

· There is collective distribution of resources to benefit the majority.

· There is use of communism in determining how resources are distributed in the economy.

Has a score of 3.92

· There is uneven distribution of resources in the society.

· There is increased capitalism in the way government’s resources are shared.

Humane Orientation

Has a score of 3.72.

· Only few number of people responsible of other people’s welfare and well-being.

· The state is encouraged to provide social and economic support for the people.

Has a score of 3.91.

· Only few number of people responsible of other people’s welfare and well-being.

· The state is encouraged to provide social and economic support for the people.

Performance orientation

Has a score of 4.08.

· The society rewards excellent performance.

· There is high promotion of innovation within the society.

· The society is characterized by high level of competitiveness (House et al, 2004).

Has a score of 3.6.

· The society does not always reward exemplary performance.

· Innovation is promoted but in specific sectors such as production and manufacturing.

· The level of competitiveness is moderate.

In Group Collectivism

Has a score of 4.08.

· Some of the behaviors are determined by regulations and law while others are guided by personal preferences.

· Majority of the members of the society associate themselves with groups.

Has a score of 5.51.

· Social behaviors are determined by duties and obligations.

· People are associated and link themselves with groups.

Gender equality

Has a score of 3.67.

· There is increased creation of awareness on gender equality although there is still significant number of gender inequality incidences.

Has a score of 3.66.

· There is increased creation of awareness on gender equality although there is still significant number of gender inequality incidences (House et al, 2004).

Assertiveness

Has a score of 4.15.

· Members of the society do not shy from defending their beliefs and points of view.

· The members of society are open to constructive and complement criticism.

Has a score of 3.65.

· Majority of the members of society are not bold enough to champion for their rights and beliefs.

· Some of the members of society are not open to criticism.