Scenario D. Alfredo is a manager from the U. S. who believes that every person is responsible for him/herself. Bernie is the employee who questions everything - not just the decision made but whether or not the decision-maker should have made the decision. In the U.S., where Ed works, he and his teammates value the amount of money they each make as a sign of success. Sarah took a leave of absence from her job to become a stay-at-home mom for a few years. Once her child is in school, she plans to return to work, even if it is in a job that is not at the level she was before becoming a mother.
-Alfredo can be best described as viewing cultural differences along Hofstede's dimension of

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Alfredo's belief that every person is responsible for him/herself aligns with the individualist cultural dimension, which emphasizes individual achievement and independence. This dimension is one of the five cultural dimensions identified by Hofstede. High power distance refers to a culture where there is a significant power difference between those in authority and those who are not. Collectivist cultures emphasize group harmony and cooperation, while high uncertainty avoidance cultures prioritize stability and structure. Ed's focus on money aligns with the achievement orientation dimension, which emphasizes striving for success and material possessions. Sarah's decision to return to work after being a stay-at-home mom is more of a personal decision and does not necessarily align with any of the cultural dimensions. Bernie's questioning behavior can be seen as a skepticism, but it does not fit within the five cultural dimensions identified by Hofstede.