On the Basis of Hofstede's Four Dimensions, Cultures with High

question 75

Multiple Choice

On the basis of Hofstede's four dimensions, cultures with high Power Distance Index (PDI) scores tend to

• A) be secular.
• B) be hierarchical.
• C) be flat in organization.
• D) value equality.
• E) cite knowledge as a source of power.

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Definitions:

Governments

Institutions responsible for governing a community, state, or nation, making and enforcing laws, and managing public resources and services.

Market Failure

A situation where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to negative externalities, underproduction, or overproduction.

Wasteful

Referring to the use or allocation of resources in an inefficient manner, leading to unnecessary loss or expenditure.

Interstate Highway

A network of controlled-access highways that form part of the National Highway System in the United States, facilitating interstate and long-distance travel.