Geert Hofstede Called the Extent to Which Less Powerful Members

question 87

Multiple Choice

Geert Hofstede called the extent to which less powerful members of institutions accept and expect an unequal power distribution .

• A)tolerance for ambiguity
• B)power distance
• C)time framework
• D)individualism
• E)masculinity

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Definitions:

Coercive

Relating to or using force or threats to persuade someone to do something or comply with one's demands.

Expert

A person who possesses a high level of knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular field or area.

Referent

The entity to which a word or phrase refers or relates.

Legitimate Power Base

A source of influence based on the formal authority one holds within an organization's structure or society's laws.