Which Statement Does NOT Describe Power Distance

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT describe power distance?

• A)The Power Distance Index measures how people in different societies relate to more powerful individuals.
• B)In low power distance cultures, subordinates defer to the superiority of their supervisors and do not offer suggestions or opinions.
• C)The concept of power distance was first introduced by social psychologist Geert Hofstede.
• D)In high power distance countries, subordinates expect formal hierarchies and embrace relatively authoritarian, paternalistic power relationships.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Leadership

A leadership style that focuses on understanding and managing the actions and interactions of team members to effectively lead an organization.

Situational Leadership

A leadership theory proposing that the most effective leadership style varies from situation to situation, depending on factors like the task complexity and the maturity of the followers.

Path-Goal Leadership

A leadership theory that suggests a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their subordinates.

Skills Leadership

The ability of a leader to effectively identify, develop, and utilize their skills and those of their team members to achieve organizational goals.