A variable called "power distance" greatly affects who is expected to communicate about what and how. A related variable is "uncertainty avoidance." Cultures range from high to low in preferences for power distance and uncertainty avoidance. What differences would high versus low power distance make in (1) the degree to which group members are expected to conform to norms, (2) how members of the culture respond to recommendations and feedback from superiors (authorities), (3) preference for authoritarian or democratic leaders, and (4) acceptance of dissent and disagreement?

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A Variable Called "Power Distance" Greatly Affects Who Is Expected