Studies Indicate That as Cultures Undergo Modernization, They Tend to More

question 87

Multiple Choice

Studies indicate that as cultures undergo modernization, they tend to more strongly emphasize values of _____ and to de-emphasize values of _____.

• A) stimulation and security; divinity and community
• B) divinity and community; stimulation and security
• C) self-direction and universalism; tradition and status
• D) tradition and status; self-direction and universalism

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Definitions:

Profitability Gap

The difference between the actual profitability of a business and its potential profitability under optimal conditions.

Investment Intensity

Indicates the level of capital required to generate revenue within a business or industry, reflecting the nature of assets and resources needed.

Value-Added Activities

Operations or processes that increase the worth of a product or service to customers, thereby enhancing its market value.

Market-Related Objectives

Goals set by a company that relate to increasing its position in the market, such as expanding market share or entering new markets.