In Malaysia,children are expected to be obedient to their parents,and respect for parents is considered a very important virtue.In the workplace,subordinates are very dependent on their bosses and are not comfortable confronting or contradicting them.This description reveals that Malaysia is a ____ society.

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The description reveals that Malaysia has a high power distance, meaning that there is a significant power inequality between those with higher positions (e.g. parents, bosses) and those with lower positions (e.g. children, subordinates). The emphasis on obedience to parents and dependence on bosses supports this notion of a hierarchical society. The description does not provide information on whether Malaysia is masculine or has low uncertainty avoidance.

In Malaysia,children Are Expected to Be Obedient to Their Parents,and