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Cultural Dimension 5:<br />

Long-Term Orientation (LTO)<br />

“ the foster<strong>in</strong>g of virtues oriented toward future<br />

rewards – <strong>in</strong> particular perseverance and thrift. “<br />

STO<br />

Efforts should produce quick<br />

results.<br />

Social pressure toward spend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Respect for traditions.<br />

Concern with personal stability.<br />

Concern with social status and<br />

obligations.<br />

LTO<br />

Susta<strong>in</strong>ed efforts toward slow<br />

results.<br />

Be<strong>in</strong>g spar<strong>in</strong>g with resources.<br />

Respect for circumstances.<br />

Concern with personal adaptiveness.<br />

Will<strong>in</strong>gness to subord<strong>in</strong>ate oneself<br />

for a purpose.<br />

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