Which of the Following Is a Difference Between the Work

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between the work culture of France and the work culture of the United States?

• A) Americans have 30 days of mandated vacation time, whereas the French have 0 days of mandated vacation time.
• B) Full-time work in France consists of 35 hours a week, whereas full-time work in the United States consists of 40 hours a week.
• C) In France, businesspeople are very conscious of schedules, whereas in the United States, businesspeople view time as elastic.
• D) Organizations in France have low power distance, whereas organizations in the United States have high power distance.

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Definitions:

Sad Voice

A vocal expression that conveys sadness, often characterized by lower pitch, slower speech, and softer volume.

Happy Voice

A vocal expression that conveys joy and positivity, often characterized by a higher pitch and lively intonation.

Social Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is perceived as societal norms or expectations.

North America

A continent entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere; it is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, Atlantic Ocean to the east, Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the southeast.