Geert Hofstede Professions : Social Psychologist Born : October 2, 1928 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Geert Hofstede Culture is the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one group from another. Geert Hofstede groups mind culture Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy. Cultural differences are a nuisance at best and often a disaster. Geert Hofstede nuisance differences culture People going from Southern Italy to the North say that they feel cold not only for the different climate, but for the less "warm" approach in relationships. Geert Hofstede southern-italy people travel The way in which a group of people solves problems. Geert Hofstede groups culture people Similar Authors Amy Cuddy social-psychologist Gustave Le Bon social-psychologist All Authors