1. Internal Dimensions: age, race, ethnicity, gender, physical ability and sexual orientation
  2. External Dimensions: marital status, income, personal habits, recreational habits, religion, educational background, work experience, appearance and geographical location
  3. Organizational Dimensions: union affiliation, work location, work content/field, seniority, division/dept/unit/group, management status
  4. Countries of Operation: economy, laws, values, social structure, business etiquette, languages and political system
  5. Personality: character, emotions, temperament, personal values, patterns of thought, strengths and weaknesses