High Power Or Low Power Distance?
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People are less likely to question the boss; students don’t question teachers
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Low Power
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High Power
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B. High PowerExplanation
Superiors are shown more deference in high power distance cultures.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Expressing your ideas openly could get you into trouble
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High Power
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Low Power
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A. High PowerExplanation
It’s better to see what superiors are thinking.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Expressing your ideas openly is encouraged.
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High Power
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Low Power
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B. Low PowerExplanation
Superiors are not threatened by differences of opinion.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The chain of command is mainly for convenience.
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High Power
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Low Power
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B. Low PowerExplanation
In high power distance cultures, the chain of command should be strictly observed.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Workers prefer precise instructions from superiors
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High Power
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Low Power
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A. High PowerExplanation
Workers don’t want to make mistakes and get criticized for doing so.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Subordinates and bosses are interdependent.
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High Power
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Low Power
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A. High PowerExplanation
Bosses are independent of workers in high power distance cultures.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Bosses are independent; subordinates are dependent.
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Low Power
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High Power
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B. High PowerExplanation
Rank has its privilegesRate this question:
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- 8.
Elitism is more common and more easily tolerated; those in power have special privileges
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Low Power
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High Power
Correct Answer
B. High PowerExplanation
It’s accepted that the higher up you go, the more privileges you will have (to go along with the increased responsibility).Rate this question:
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- 9.
The chain of command is sacrosanct.
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Low Power
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High Power
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B. High PowerExplanation
Skipping people in the chain of command can be seen as trying to usurp their power.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Authoritarian and paternalistic management style is more common.
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High Power
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Low Power
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A. High PowerExplanation
Managers flex their management muscles.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Consultative and democratic management style is more common.
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Low Power
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High Power
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A. Low PowerExplanation
A manager is just one of the team.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Interaction between boss and subordinate is formal.
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High Power
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Low Power
Correct Answer
A. High PowerExplanation
The distance between managers & subordinates is emphasized.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Interaction between boss and subordinate is more informal.
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High Power
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Low Power
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B. Low PowerExplanation
We’re all in this together.Rate this question:
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