ACCA BT · Chapter 10 · Question 10 of 11
In Hofstede's research on national cultures, a society in which people generally accept that power is distributed unequally and expect hierarchy is described as having which characteristic?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) High power distance
Explanation
Power distance measures the extent to which less powerful members of society accept unequal distribution of power. In high power distance cultures, hierarchy is accepted and subordinates expect to be told what to do. Uncertainty avoidance concerns tolerance of ambiguity, individualism concerns self-reliance versus group loyalty, and masculinity concerns competitiveness versus caring values.
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