Geert Hofstede's Research Has Been Instrumental in Understanding How Culture

question 72

Multiple Choice

Geert Hofstede's research has been instrumental in understanding how culture across nations vary. Mexico and France valuing autocratic leadership is a reflection of which one of the following Hofstede cultural dimensions?

• A) power distance
• B) uncertainty avoidance
• C) individualism and collectivism
• D) masculinity and femininity
• E) short- and long-term orientation

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