Power Distance Index

Defined as the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a
country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.

CapitalA Singapore

CapitalA scores very high on this dimension (score of
100) which means that they accept a hierarchical
order in which everybody has a place, and which
needs no further justification. Hierarchy in an
organization is seen as reflecting inherent inequalities,
centralization is popular, subordinates expect to be
told what to do and the ideal boss is a benevolent
autocrat. Challenges to the leadership are not well-
received.
Singapore scores less than CapitalA on this dimension
(score of 74). With the Chinese background they
normally have a syncretic approach to religion, which
is also the dominant approach in Singapore. One of
the key principles of Chinese Background teaching is
the stability of society, which is based on unequal
relationships between people. These relationships are
based on mutual and complementary obligations. Also
In Singapore, Power is centralized and managers rely
on their bosses and on rules. Employees expect to be
told what to do. Control is expected and attitude
towards managers is formal. Communication is
indirect and the information flow is selective.
Individualism vs. Collectivism
considers the degree to which societies are integrated into groups and their perceived obligations and
dependence on groups. It has to do with whether people´s self-image is defined in terms of “I” or
“We”.

CapitalA Singapore

CapitalA, with a score of 26 is a collectivistic Singapore, with a score of 20 is also a collectivistic

organization. This is manifest in a close long-term
commitment to the “member” group, be that a family,
extended family or extended relationships. Loyalty in a
collectivist culture is paramount and overrides most
other societal rules and regulations. Such a society
fosters strong relationships, where everyone takes
responsibility for fellow members of their group. In
collectivistic societies, offence leads to shame and loss
of face. Employer/employee relationships are
perceived in moral terms, hiring and promotion take
account of the employee’s in-group. Management is
the management of groups.
society. This means that the “We” is important, people
belong to in-groups (families, clans or organizations)
who look after each other in exchange for loyalty.
Communication is indirect and the harmony of the
group must be maintained, open conflicts are avoided.
A “yes” doesn’t necessarily mean “yes”; politeness
takes precedence over honest feedback. The
relationship has a moral basis, and this always has
priority over task fulfilment. The face of others must
be respected and especially as a manager calmness
and respectability is very important.
Masculinity vs. Femininity
is also referred to as “tough vs. tender” and considers the preference of society for achievement,
attitude toward sexuality equality, behavior, etc.
CapitalA
CapitalA has nuclear dominant culture value which
means it has a bit of masculine some parts and
feminine in other parts. Some may have strong pride
dealing with something. Also money and achievement
are important to them but in other parts they value
relationship and selflessness. They tend to be more
focused on quality of life.
Singapore
Singapore scores 48 and is in the “middle” of the scale
but more on the Feminine side. This means that the
softer aspects of culture such as leveling with others,
consensus, sympathy for the underdog are valued and
encouraged. Being modest and humble is seen as very
important; thus, showing that one knows it all and
therefore has come to educate the counterparts is not
liked. Conflicts are avoided in private and work life and
consensus at the end is important. During discussions
being cautious is important, not to being too
persistent.
Uncertainty Avoidance Index
considers the extent to which uncertainty and ambiguity are tolerated. This dimension considers how
unknown situations and unexpected events are deal with.

CapitalA Singapore

CapitalA scores 36 on this dimension and thus has a Singapore scores 8 on this dimension and thus scores
low preference for avoiding uncertainty to maintain a very low on this dimension. In Singapore people abide
more relaxed attitude in which practice counts more to many rules not because they have need for
than principles and deviance from the norm is more structure but because of high Power distance index.
easily tolerated. In organization exhibiting low Singaporeans call their society a “Fine country. You’ll
Uncertainty Avoidance Index, people believe there get a fine for everything”.
should be no more rules than are necessary and if
they are ambiguous or do not work, they should be
abolished or changed. Schedules are flexible, hard
work is undertaken when necessary but not for its
own sake. Precision and punctuality do not come
naturally, innovation is not seen as threatening.
long-term orientation vs. Short-term orientation
considers the extent to which uncertainty and ambiguity are tolerated. This dimension considers how
unknown situations and unexpected events are deal with.
CapitalA
The low score of 41 in this dimension means that
CapitalA has a normative culture. People in such
societies have a strong concern with establishing the
absolute Truth; they are normative in their thinking.
They exhibit great respect for traditions, a relatively
small propensity to save for the future, and a focus on
achieving quick results.
Singapore
Singapore scores 72, this high score is reflected in
Singapore which shows cultural qualities supporting
long-term investment such as perseverance, sustained
efforts, slow results. Singapore has also become one
of the five dragons with an immense economic
success. Whereas westerners have been looking for
the truth, the Singaporeans are emphasizing virtue
and the way you do things. Westerners believe that if
A is right, B must be wrong, whereas people from East
and Southeast Asian countries see that both A and B
combined produce something superior. This mindset
allows for a more pragmatic approach to business.
Indulgence vs. Restraint
considers the extent and tendency for a society to fulfill its desires. In other words, this dimension
revolves around how societies can control their impulses and desires.

CapitalA Singapore

CapitalA’s score of 57 indicates that the culture is one
of Indulgence. People in societies classified by a high
score in Indulgence generally exhibit a willingness to
realize their impulses and desires about enjoying life
and having fun. They possess a positive attitude and
have a tendency towards optimism. In addition, they
place a higher degree of importance on leisure time,
act as they please and spend money as they wish.
with score 46, Singapore falls in the middle on this
dimension As Indulgent society which allows for
relatively free gratification related to enjoying life and
having fun. Restrained societies suppress gratification
of needs and regulate them by means of strict social
norms.