Clara Belongs to a Society Which Values Assertiveness, Performance, Competition

question 72

Multiple Choice

Clara belongs to a society which values assertiveness, performance, competition, and results. Her society also encourages freedom of expression and personal success, but makes few provisions for the welfare of the weak. According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true of her society?

• A) Her society has an achievement orientation and is high on individualism.
• B) Her society has an achievement orientation and is high on collectivism.
• C) Her society has a nurturing orientation and is low on individualism.
• D) Her society has a nurturing orientation and is low on performance orientation.
• E) Her society has a performance orientation and is high on collectivism.

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