20Qs PDI

In a high power distance culture, how are decisions typically made?

• Through consensus among all members

• By the authority figures without much consultation with subordinates

• Through democratic voting processes

• By randomly selecting a decision-maker for each situation

What does "power distance" refer to in organizational psychology?

• The physical distance between employees in a workplace

• The extent to which less powerful members accept and expect unequal power distribution

• The distance between different hierarchical levels in a company's organizational chart

• The distance between the workplace and sources of power in society

Which scenario best exemplifies a high power distance workplace culture?

• Employees frequently challenge their supervisors' decisions in team meetings.

• Managers regularly seek input and feedback from their subordinates before making decisions.

• Employees adhere strictly to the established hierarchy and seldom question authority.

• Team members collaborate equally and share responsibilities regardless of rank.

In high power distance cultures, how do individuals typically express respect towards authority figures?

• By openly challenging their decisions and ideas

• By addressing them using formal titles and gestures of deference

• By ignoring their directives and acting independently

• By forming egalitarian relationships with them

Which cultural dimension is closely related to power distance, according to Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory?

• Individualism vs. collectivism

• Masculinity vs. femininity

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Long-term vs. short-term orientation

How does power distance affect employee motivation and job satisfaction?

• In high power distance cultures, employees are motivated by intrinsic factors such as personal growth and autonomy.

• In low power distance cultures, employees are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs due to increased decision-making autonomy.

• Power distance has no significant impact on employee motivation or job satisfaction.

• In high power distance cultures, employees are motivated by extrinsic factors such as status and recognition from authority figures.

How does power distance affect the perception of social status within a society?

• In high power distance cultures, social status is primarily determined by wealth and material possessions.

• In low power distance cultures, social status is based on academic achievements and expertise.

• Power distance has no significant impact on the perception of social status.

• In high power distance cultures, social status is often inherited and tied to family lineage.

Which of the following factors contributes to a decrease in power distance within organizations?

• Encouraging open-door policies where employees can freely approach leaders

• Implementing strict hierarchical structures

• Promoting individual competition rather than teamwork

• Maintaining a rigid division between different departments

In a workplace with low power distance, what would be the expected behavior during meetings?

• Employees will defer to the highest-ranking person's opinion.

• Employees will openly challenge ideas and decisions.

• Employees will remain silent and avoid expressing opinions.

• Employees will only speak when explicitly asked to do so by the leader.

Which factor is most likely to influence the level of power distance in a society?

• Economic development

• Political stability

• Cultural values

• Technological advancement