High Power Or Low Power?

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    Expressing your ideas openly could get you into trouble.

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Explore the dynamics of power in various settings. Identify whether scenarios depict high or low power influences, enhancing understanding of power structures.

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  • 2. 

    Bosses are independent; subordinates are dependent.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. High Power
    Explanation
    Rank has its privileges.

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  • 3. 

    Elitism is more common and more easily tolerated; those in power have special privileges.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. High Power
    Explanation
    It’s accepted that the higher up you go, the more privileges you will have (to go along with the increased responsibility).

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  • 4. 

    Authoritarian and paternalistic management style is more common.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. High Power
    Explanation
    Managers flex their management muscles.

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  • 5. 

    Interaction between boss and subordinate is formal.

    • High Power

    • Low power

    Correct Answer
    A. High Power
    Explanation
    The distance between managers & subordinates is emphasized

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  • 6. 

    People are less likely to question the boss; students don’t question teachers.

    • Low Power

    • High Power

    Correct Answer
    A. High Power
    Explanation
    Superiors are shown more deference in high power distance cultures.

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  • 7. 

    The chain of command is sacrosanct.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. High Power
    Explanation
    Skipping people in the chain of command can be seen as trying to usurp their power.

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  • 8. 

    The chain of command is mainly for convenience.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. Low Power
    Explanation
    In high power distance cultures, the chain of command should be strictly observed.

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  • 9. 

    Workers prefer precise instructions from superiors.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. High Power
    Explanation
    Workers don’t want to make mistakes and get criticized for doing so.

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  • 10. 

    Subordinates and bosses are interdependent.

    • Low Power

    • High Power

    Correct Answer
    A. Low Power
    Explanation
    Bosses are independent of workers in high power distance cultures.

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  • 11. 

    Consultative and democratic management style is more common.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. Low Power
    Explanation
    A manager is just one of the team.

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  • 12. 

    Interaction between boss and subordinate is more informal.  

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. Low Power
    Explanation
    We’re all in this together.

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  • 13. 

    Expressing your ideas openly is encouraged.

    • High Power

    • Low Power

    Correct Answer
    A. Low Power
    Explanation
    Superiors are not threatened by differences of opinion.

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