Japan Is Known to Have a Significant Portion of Its

question 19

Multiple Choice

Japan is known to have a significant portion of its power structure dominated by men. In general, men in Japan are expected to be assertive, and there is a clear demarcation of roles between the sexes. According to Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions, which of the following is most likely true of Japan?

• A) Japan has an individualistic culture.
• B) Japan has a masculine culture.
• C) The gender index in Japan is low.
• D) Japan has a collectivistic culture.
• E) The sex ratio in Japan is low.

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