Derian Inc., a national investment firm, has a culture that encourages collaboration between managers and employees. Managers at the firm take inputs from their team members before making any decisions. The employees of the firm feel that they are on an equal footing with their managers. As a result, they prefer working in groups and rely on the firm for training and socialization. In this context, which of the following pairs of characteristics most likely describes the work culture of Derian Inc.?

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The culture at Derian Inc. is characterized by low power distance, as indicated by the collaborative environment and the feeling among employees that they are on equal footing with their managers. Additionally, the preference for working in groups and relying on the firm for training and socialization suggests high collectivism.