Managers in some cultures tend to be future-focused and value persistence; managers in other cultures tend to be present-focused and care more about immediate gratification. Which of the following cultural dimensions does this example best represent?
A) individualism versus collectivism
B) high uncertainty versus low uncertainty
C) harmony versus hierarchy
D) long-term versus short-term

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The example provided is describing the difference between managers who are future-focused and value persistence (which aligns with long-term orientation) versus managers who are present-focused and care more about immediate gratification (which aligns with short-term orientation). Therefore, the cultural dimension being represented in this example is long-term versus short-term.

Managers in Some Cultures Tend to Be Future-Focused and Value