Question

Joanne and Patrick work for two different corporations. Joanne's company is very structured, follows rigid rules, and expects employees to behave in a certain manner. Patrick's company is a little more relaxed, and they tend to take each day as it comes. Which of the following cultural differences contributes to this difference in the way these corporations operate?
a. Joanne's company is high in feminine culture, whereas Patrick's company is high in masculine culture
b. Joanne's company functions with a low power distance, whereas Patrick's company functions with high power distance
c. Joanne's company functions with a high uncertainty avoidance, whereas Patrick's company functions with low uncertainty avoidance
d. Joanne's company functions with short-term orientation, whereas Patrick's company functions with a long-term orientation

Answer 1

Answer: c. Joanne's company functions with a high uncertainty avoidance, whereas Patrick's company functions with low uncertainty avoidance

Explanation:

This uncertainty avoidance would propel Patrick's company to be unstructured and negligent.