In the Context of Social Stratification, Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the context of social stratification, which of the following is a difference between U.S. culture and Japanese culture?

• A) In Japan, businesspeople are very conscious of schedules, whereas in the United States, businesspeople view time as elastic.
• B) U.S. culture has high power distance, whereas Japanese culture has low power distance.
• C) Full-time work in Japan consists of 40 hours a week, whereas full-time work in the United States consists of 35 hours a week.
• D) U.S. culture values accomplishment and achievement regardless of age, whereas Japanese culture values the wisdom and experience of age.

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