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Kuwait has a higher score in PDI in comparison with Argentina and South Africa meaning that a hierarchical order is already accepted by almost all citizens of Kuwait. Therefore, the level of inequality is high in Kuwait and the citizens are satisfied with it without questioning the level of inequality. In case of Individualism, Argentina’s citizens mostly take care of themselves alone, have some obligations towards their families, and calculative relations with employers. South Africa’s citizens are promoted in organizations mostly because of talent and there are contract-based relations with employers. The in-group dynamics is considered mostly for promoting employees in Kuwait as the citizens prefer to show loyalty towards their in-group members privately and professionally. There are more feminine characteristics shown by the citizens of Kuwait in managing conflicts with emotion and negotiation. There is more focus on surviving professionally and well-being of all individuals. South African citizens have scope of making mistakes by not adhering to legal rules and getting away with such non-compliance because of high level of tolerance and flexibility. LTO does not apply for the culture of Kuwait.