Managers in masculine cultures are assertive decision-makers. They believe in facts
rather than group discussions (Newman & Nollen, 1996). Feminine managers are
“intuitive rather than decisive for consensus” and they listen to the suggestions of the
groups (Hofstede, 1997, p. 94-96). In Feminine cultures welfare of the society is
valued: people are caring for others, sympathy for the weak and pay more attention to
the quality of life; while, in masculine cultures power and material progress are
valued: gender roles are clearly distinct, people respect for the strong and pay more
attention to competition and performance (ibid).