Which of the Following Statements Is Correct About Power Distance

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct about power distance?

• A)Leaders in high power distance countries emphasize equality and opportunity for everyone.
• B)In low power distance countries leaders are not to "stand out too much" from the rest of their firms.
• C)Organizations in low power distance countries are more hierarchical in nature than in high power distance countries.
• D)In high power distance countries formal review mechanisms are in place to give everyone a fair chance at pay raises.

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Definitions:

Flexible

The ability to easily adapt to new, different, or changing requirements and situations.

Agency Problem

arises in situations where there is a conflict of interest between the principals (owners) and agents (managers) of an organization, leading to potential difficulties in aligning their goals.

Conflict of Interest

A situation where a person's personal interest could potentially interfere with their professional duties or responsibilities, leading to compromised decision-making.

Motivation

Is the set of forces that causes people to behave in certain ways. Individual motivation is also a major determinant of individual performance, but motivation is at the heart of what causes an employee to choose to expend the effort that will support any organizational activity.