In Hofstede's Model of Cultural Differentiation, the power-distance refers to:
A) the relative distance and relationship between a supervisor and a subordinate
B) the relative distance from a power supply company to end users
C) the relative distance the is defined in a culture for the location of power supply unit and a device relying on power to function
D) the distribution of power among members in a family
E) the steps that a new graduates need to take for becoming a department manager

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Power-distance in Hofstede's Model refers to the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. This dimension deals with the fact that all individuals in societies are not equal and it expresses the attitude of the culture towards these inequalities amongst us.

In Hofstede's Model of Cultural Differentiation, the Power-Distance Refers To