Robert, an Executive Manager, Works in a Firm with a Clearly-Defined

question 36

Multiple Choice

Robert, an executive manager, works in a firm with a clearly-defined hierarchical structure. He prefers to strictly follow the work schedule designed by the top management and assigns tasks to his subordinates well in advance. He expects his subordinates to follow his directions without questioning them and favors a standardized and structured approach to work. In the context of Geert Hofstede's dimensions of national culture, Robert belongs to a culture that is likely to score:

• A) low on power distance.
• B) low on assertiveness.
• C) high on uncertainty avoidance.
• D) high on femininity.

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Definitions:

Economic Deprivation

A condition where individuals or groups are unable to access or afford the basic needs for a comfortable life, often due to a lack of financial resources.

Nonroutine Collective Action

Group actions that are spontaneous or unplanned, often in response to an event or situation that deviates from societal expectations or routines.

Lynching

Extrajudicial execution carried out by a group, bypassing legal sanction to enforce perceived justice or supremacy, often racially motivated.

Social Solidarity

Refers to (1) the degree to which group members share beliefs and values and (2) the intensity and frequency of their interaction.