With reference to the Hofstede's framework, a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility is more likely to exist in a nation that scores ________.
A) high on individualism
B) high on long-term orientation
C) low on masculinity
D) high on power distance
E) low on uncertainty avoidance

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A high score on power distance indicates that there is a greater acceptance of unequal distribution of power, and a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility can be seen as a manifestation of such acceptance. A high score on individualism (A) is associated with a greater emphasis on personal achievement and mobility, whereas a low score on masculinity (C) suggests a more nurturing and caring society, which may not be conducive to the existence of a rigid class/caste system. Scores on long-term orientation (B) and uncertainty avoidance (E) are not directly related to the existence of a class/caste system.

With Reference to the Hofstede's Framework, a Class or Caste