Which of the following statements about power distance is least accurate?
A)The Power Distance Index measures how people in different societies relate to more powerful individuals.
B)In Asian cultures people are more relaxed about social status and the appearance of power.
C)The concept of power distance was first introduced by social psychologist Geert Hofstede.
D)In high power distance countries, subordinates expect formal hierarchies and embrace relatively authoritarian, paternalistic power relationships.

Question

Which of the following statements about power distance is least accurate? 
A)The Power Distance Index measures how people in different societies relate to more powerful individuals.
B)In Asian cultures people are more relaxed about social status and the appearance of power.
C)The concept of power distance was first introduced by social psychologist Geert Hofstede.
D)In high power distance countries, subordinates expect formal hierarchies and embrace relatively authoritarian, paternalistic power relationships.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is least accurate because Asian cultures are generally known to have a higher power distance, meaning that social status and the appearance of power are given great importance. This is reflected in social structures and interactions where hierarchy is respected and upheld.

Which of the Following Statements About Power Distance Is Least