Technology Has Affected the Concept of Friendship in All of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Technology has affected the concept of friendship in all of the following ways EXCEPT that

• A) it has greatly increased the number of people regarded as "friends."
• B) it has invited us to have "friends" whom we may never actually see in person.
• C) it has rendered friendships less satisfactory than in the past.
• D) it has allowed us to maintain relationships with people who are far away.

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Definitions:

National Culture

The set of norms, behaviors, beliefs, and customs that exist within the population of a sovereign nation.

Geert Hofstede

A Dutch social psychologist known for his research on the comparisons of cultures across nations, leading to the development of his cultural dimensions theory.

Human Resources Management (HRM)

The strategic approach to the effective management of people in an organization, ensuring their contribution towards the achievement of the organization's goals.

Geocentric Company

A business that adopts a global approach in its operations and personnel practices, ignoring national boundaries.