A manager is sent to Saudi Arabia to establish business relations.He discovers that it is difficult to establish a trusted relationship with his potential client.After a long time,the potential Saudi client agrees to do business with the firm,but only if the manager who originally established the relationship stays and manages the relationship.One of the reasons that this has transpired is that Saudi Arabia is a ____ society.

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The best choice is D, collectivist society, as in such societies, establishing a personal relationship and trust is crucial before conducting business. Furthermore, the request for the original manager to stay and manage the relationship is an indication of the importance placed on personal relationships rather than solely on business objectives. Option A is incorrect, as masculine societies emphasize competition and assertiveness. Option B, low power distance societies, have minimal hierarchical distances, and power is more distributed. Option C, matrix societies, are descriptive of organizational structures rather than cultural dimensions.

A Manager Is Sent to Saudi Arabia to Establish Business