Geert Hofstede's Research Shows That Different Societies Encourage and Reward

question 17

Multiple Choice

Geert Hofstede's research shows that different societies encourage and reward different behaviors. According to the Dimensions for Comparing National Cultures (Exhibit 2.7) which of the following countries most values a performance orientation (performance improvements and excellence, acceptance of feedback) ?

• A) Russia
• B) Argentina
• C) Singapore
• D) Denmark
• E) Kuwait

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Definitions:

Best Choice

The option considered superior to all others in a given set, often based on criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, and feasibility.

Creation

The act of bringing something into existence that did not exist before, whether it be an idea, a physical object, or a process.

Sum of Its Parts

A principle indicating that the whole entity or system's value or functionality is equal to the combination of its individual components or elements.

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.