In a Particular Country, the Wealthy Have a Lot of Control

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a particular country, the wealthy have a lot of control over resources and strong influence in government. A large percentage of the population is poor and has relatively little control over the course of their lives, but both sides seem to accept this as the way of things. Based on the value continuum described by Geert Hofstede, this is probably a(n) ______ culture.

• A) collectivist
• B) high power distance
• C) low uncertainty avoidance
• D) indulgent

---

Definitions:

Confidentiality

The obligation to safeguard personal or sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Situational Interview

A structured interview in which the interviewer describes a situation likely to arise on the job, then asks the candidate what he or she would do in that situation.

Nondirective Interview

An interview style where the interviewer poses open-ended questions and allows the interviewee to guide the conversation.

Open-ended Questions

Questions that cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' response, encouraging detailed and thoughtful answers.