The Overseas Assignment (Scenario)
Khalil has a degree in business administration and has worked for a major corporation for 5 years. He is offered a chance to work in another country.
-This new country's people are favorably influenced by Khalil's job title and the status given by his experience of having worked in the home office for 5 years. This country has a high __________.
A) power distance
B) uncertainty avoidance
C) interest in attracting foreign executives
D) sense of uncertainty avoidance

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Power distance refers to the extent to which people in a society accept and expect unequal distribution of power. The fact that Khalil's job title and experience are highly respected in the new country suggests that the society has a relatively high power distance. This means that people in this society are likely to accept and expect hierarchical differences and may show deference to people in positions of authority or with higher status.