In Geert Hofstede's Survey of Values Across Cultures, Individualistic Societies

question 235

Multiple Choice

In Geert Hofstede's survey of values across cultures, individualistic societies can be contrasted most readily with ________ societies.

• A)low power distance
• B)collective
• C)masculine
• D)weak uncertainty avoidance
• E)feminine

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