Diego Is a Hard Worker

question 74

Multiple Choice

Diego is a hard worker. However, in his current organization, he feels that no matter how much effort he puts in, the environment limits his level of performance. In the context of expectancy theory, Diego is exhibiting

• A)low expectancy.
• B)low instrumentality.
• C)high valency.
• D)high expectancy.
• E)low valency.

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Definitions:

Japanese Culture

A unique set of traditional and contemporary cultural practices, beliefs, and values prevalent in Japan.

Cultural Dimensions

Frameworks for understanding the differences in culture across societies, often used in the field of cross-cultural communication.

Hofstede

A cultural dimensions theory proposed by Geert Hofstede, which analyzes cultural differences through five primary dimensions: power distance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation.

High-power-distance Cultures

Societal or organizational cultures that tolerate a larger degree of inequality in the distribution of power and authority.