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 __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Melina is likely visiting from a country characterized by "high power distance".

Explanation:

Power distance is one of Hofstede's dimensions of culture and it has to do with the degree to which people in a particularly society or country agree that power is not evenly distributed.

Some countries have low power distance cultures. Indigenes of such countries will not readily accept that power is unevenly distributed and they expect to be heard irrespective of their background or status.

In countries with high power distance cultures, the people readily accept that power is not equally distributed. Here, everyone knows his/her place and will usually defer to higher authorities.

Therefore Melina's behavior indicates that she is likely visiting from a country characterised by high power distance.