Question

Melina is a study abroad student who works in the International Students Office on campus. At the weekly staff meeting, Melina contributes little to the discussion and defers to her supervisor, Maria, when she is asked a direct question. Melina is likely visiting from a country characterized by __________. A. high power distance B. low context C. low power distance D. high context

Answer 1

Answer:

A. high power distance

Explanation:

In a high power distance society the lower ranking individuals expect and accept the power to distributed unevenly among the members of society. People conform to the idea that each person has a specific role.

Here, Melina never gets an opportunity to answer for herself. She works under a person and that person is responsible for her. So, her supervisor answers the questions put forth to Melina. It is expected that her supervisor answer the questions as he is senior to her. This is what the situation must have been in her home country

Hence, Melina is most likely from a country characterized by high power distance.