Question

Wayne is working at the overseas branch of his organization. He needs some clarification about a project. He approaches a senior manager thinking he would get a good explanation. However, he is instructed to follow protocol and sent away. Also, he is informed that only team leads are allowed to approach senior managers. This implies that the organization has a ______ score.
A) high Individualism/Collective Index
B) high Power Distance Index
C) low Individualism/Collective Index
D) low Power Distance Index
E) high Uncertainty Avoidance Index

Answer 1

Answer:

B)High Power Distance Index

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed about Wayne who is working at the overseas branch of his organization. He needs some clarification about a project. He approaches a senior manager thinking he would get a good explanation. However, he is instructed to follow protocol and sent away. Also, he is informed that only team leads are allowed to approach senior managers. In this case, the organization has a High Power Distance Index score. The power-distance index can be regarded as way to measure acceptance of hierarchy of wealth/power by some people in a nation, business as well as culture. power-distance index helps to know how well citizen can accept authority or challenge authority of those in power.