Employees from Cultures with a High Power Distance Are More

question 83

Multiple Choice

Employees from cultures with a high power distance are more likely to:

• A) Use their existing power to gain more power
• B) Encourage consensus-oriented decision making
• C) Avoid people in positions of power
• D) Readily accept the high status of other people in the organisation

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Definitions:

Value System

A set of consistent personal or cultural beliefs and attitudes that guide the behavior and judgments of an individual or group.

Influence

The ability to influence the personality, growth, or actions of an individual or entity.

Political Skill

Political skill is the ability to effectively understand others at work and to use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance personal and/or organizational objectives.

Political Environments

Refers to the political factors, including laws, government agencies, and pressure groups that influence or limit various organizations and individuals in a society.