In Cultures Characterized by ________, People at All Levels in a Firm

question 97

Multiple Choice

In cultures characterized by ________, people at all levels in a firm accept the decision of those above them because of the implicit belief that higher-level positions carry the right to make decisions.

• A) power respect
• B) power tolerance
• C) uncertainty avoidance
• D) passive goal behavior

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Definitions:

Western Democracies

Countries in the Western hemisphere that operate under a democratic system of government, typically characterized by free elections, civil rights, and political pluralism.

Class Membership

The categorization of individuals based on their economic status, wealth, occupation, and social connections within a stratified societal structure.

Political Parties

Organized groups of people who share similar political aims and opinions, seeking to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected to public office.

Pluralist Theory

suggests that power in a society is distributed among many groups and interests, allowing for multiple competing viewpoints and interests to coexist and influence policy.