High Power Or Low Power Distance?
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Elitism is more common and more easily tolerated; those in power have special privileges
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Explore the concept of power distance in organizational settings through various scenarios assessing attitudes towards authority and communication in the workplace.
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Interaction between boss and subordinate is formal.
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The distance between managers & subordinates is emphasized.Rate this question:
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Expressing your ideas openly is encouraged.
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Superiors are not threatened by differences of opinion.Rate this question:
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Workers prefer precise instructions from superiors
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Workers don’t want to make mistakes and get criticized for doing so.Rate this question:
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Consultative and democratic management style is more common.
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A manager is just one of the team.Rate this question:
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People are less likely to question the boss; students don’t question teachers
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Superiors are shown more deference in high power distance cultures.Rate this question:
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Authoritarian and paternalistic management style is more common.
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Managers flex their management muscles.Rate this question:
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Interaction between boss and subordinate is more informal.
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We’re all in this together.Rate this question:
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Bosses are independent; subordinates are dependent.
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Rank has its privilegesRate this question:
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The chain of command is sacrosanct.
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Skipping people in the chain of command can be seen as trying to usurp their power.Rate this question:
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Expressing your ideas openly could get you into trouble
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It’s better to see what superiors are thinking.Rate this question:
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The chain of command is mainly for convenience.
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In high power distance cultures, the chain of command should be strictly observed.Rate this question:
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Subordinates and bosses are interdependent.
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Bosses are independent of workers in high power distance cultures.Rate this question:
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