Hofstede's Masculinity-Femininity Dimension Suggests That, as an International Manager, You

question 9

Multiple Choice

Hofstede's masculinity-femininity dimension suggests that, as an international manager, you might well:

• A) avoid feminine cultures because their production levels will lag.
• B) avoid very masculine cultures because they violate EEOC standards.
• C) find men and women equally ready to assume leadership roles in a feminine culture.
• D) find women too competitive in a feminine culture.

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Definitions:

Liminality

A transitional or in-between phase in a rite of passage, characterized by ambiguity and openness to change.

Embarkation

The process of boarding a vehicle or vessel for the purpose of starting a journey or voyage.

Aggregation

The process of collecting and combining multiple pieces of data, information, or objects into a single group or summary form.

Structural Gestation

The process involved in the development and structuring of systems, organizations, or social patterns, especially over time.