Hofstede's Cultural Framework Helps Identify Useful Managerial Implications of Cultural

question 33

Multiple Choice

Hofstede's cultural framework helps identify useful managerial implications of cultural differences, including all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) in highly individualistic societies, workers are likely to emphasise self-interests over group loyalty.
• B) in long-term cultures, business strategies are oriented toward the long term.
• C) workers from high power distance cultures can be expected to respect people in authority.
• D) in high uncertainty avoidance cultures, employment practices that increase job security are likely to be used.
• E) in more feminine societies, the workplace displays more rigid gender stereotypes.

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