Scenario - Sharon Cannon

Sharon Cannon, a U.S. native, was an MBA student in Detroit, Michigan, with a managerial position at the Ford Motor Company plant. She was invited to join a company that had entered into a joint venture with a German firm to manage a Volkswagen plant. Sharon would be under contract for one year, with an option to renew for a total of three years. Her salary would be 350% more than she was currently earning, and she would be given two all- expenses paid vacations each year. The money and the benefits sounded very nice, but Sharon wasn't sure what the best choice would be.

-Which of Hofstede's value dimensions would be accurate for Sharon's native culture?
A) Highest femininity
B) Highest individualism
C) Lowest masculinity
D) Highest power distance
E) Highest uncertainty avoidance

Question

Scenario - Sharon Cannon

Sharon Cannon, a U.S. native, was an MBA student in Detroit, Michigan, with a managerial position at the Ford Motor Company plant. She was invited to join a company that had entered into a joint venture with a German firm to manage a Volkswagen plant. Sharon would be under contract for one year, with an option to renew for a total of three years. Her salary would be 350% more than she was currently earning, and she would be given two all- expenses paid vacations each year. The money and the benefits sounded very nice, but Sharon wasn't sure what the best choice would be.

-Which of Hofstede's value dimensions would be accurate for Sharon's native culture?
A) Highest femininity
B) Highest individualism
C) Lowest masculinity
D) Highest power distance
E) Highest uncertainty avoidance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The United States is known for having a high level of individualism according to Hofstede's cultural dimensions, meaning that the culture emphasizes personal achievements and individual rights.