Geert Hofstede's research shows that different societies encourage and reward different behaviors. According to the Dimensions for Comparing National Cultures (Exhibit 2.7) which of the following countries most values a performance orientation (performance improvements and excellence, acceptance of feedback)?
A) Russia
B) Argentina
C) Singapore
D) Denmark
E) Kuwait

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According to Hofstede's Dimensions for Comparing National Cultures, Singapore scores high (score of 93) on the dimension of performance orientation, which means that they prioritize performance improvements, excellence, and accepting feedback. None of the other countries listed score as high on this dimension as Singapore.

Geert Hofstede's Research Shows That Different Societies Encourage and Reward