The GLOBE researchers (Dorfman et al., 2006) wanted to build upon Hofstede's
cultural research and intentionally distinguished between cultural values and practices in
their research (p. 899). Hofstede viewed values as an invisible part of culture that was
demonstrated through traditions, rituals, symbols, and practices (Hofstede, 2001, p. 10).
The GLOBE researchers agreed with this value-based framework for research focused on
interpreting cultures (Dorfman et al., 2006, p. 899).