Does anyone have any further information on the work of Gert Hofstede
(Individualism Index:Power Distance Index)? In my operating environment
it's worthy of serious consideration in the refinement of CRM
programmes, particularly in developing better understanding of
cross-cultural relationships and their impact on effective crew and team
resource management strategies.
An article appeared in Flight International 24-30 August 1994,
mentioning work carried out by the Aerospace Psychology Research Group
at Trinity College. Capt. Neil Johnston (Aer Lingus) worked with this
group and quoted Hofstede's (and other studies) along this line of
thought, but so far I've been unsuccessful in getting further
information.
Any help would be much appreciated!
Regards, PMR