Long-term orientation (Hofstede)
Long-term orientation is a later dimension of Hofstede’s national-culture model contrasting more pragmatic adaptation and future-oriented perseverance with stronger emphasis on normative traditions and near-term obligations. It is not simply a manager’s planning horizon. National patterns are only a starting point for enquiry, and a particular organisation’s decisions require their own evidence.
Worked example
A business examines how different stakeholders view adapting an established practice for future competitiveness. It considers long-term-orientation ideas alongside the commercial, legal and personal reasons actually expressed.
Common mistake
Do not infer that a society with a lower score never saves or plans, or assume the later six-dimension model is identical to the original four-dimension presentation.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |