Managerial competences in the implementation of the Hofstede model in external and internal recruitment

Abstract

Hofstede’s cultural dimensions model is a very useful tool in the process of recruitment.
However, this paper will argue that it is more useful in external than internal recruitment. Sometimes,
particular managerial competences are very rare and cannot be judged by cultural categories. This
will be demonstrated in this paper through the use of qualitative methods and case studies of Benetton
and Tesco.