A Middle Manager in Malaysia Who Is About to Be

question 144

Essay

A middle manager in Malaysia who is about to be stationed for two years to Canada.Canada has relatively low power distance whereas employees in Malaysia have quite high power distance.Advise the Malaysian manager about what to expect from Canadian employees based on the differences in power distance.Your answer should also define power distance.

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Definitions:

Value Outlet

A retail store that offers products at lower prices by reducing overhead costs and offering goods that provide value for money.

Focused Merchandise Stores

Retail outlets that specialize in a specific type of product or market niche, aimed at catering to specific customer needs.

Specialty Discount Retailer

Retailers that focus on selling a specific category of products at reduced prices, often offering large selections in their niche.

Category Killer

A large retail store specializing in a specific product category, so dominant that it drives out or "kills" smaller competitors.