Match Each Cultural Dimension with the Scenario That Most Clearly

question 38

Multiple Choice

Match each cultural dimension with the scenario that most clearly illustrates it.
-Paul might not agree with all of the decisions his boss makes, but Paul would never go behind his boss's back or "over his head" in an attempt to get something done.

• A)high power distance
• B)high individualism
• C)high masculinity
• D)high uncertainty avoidance
• E)high collectivism

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Definitions:

Type A Characteristics

Personality traits including competitiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, often linked to stress and heart disease.

Hyperarousal

A condition of increased psychological and physiological tension marked by such effects as reduced pain tolerance, anxiety, and exaggerated startle reflex.

Competitiveness

The characteristic of being eager to be more successful than others, often measured in terms of winning or outperforming rivals in an activity or market.

Hostility

A state of opposition or antagonism, often manifesting in aggression or resentment towards others.