Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with high power distance?
A)Inequalities between different classes in society are not allowed to develop.
B)The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality.
C)Inequalities in the well-being of individuals are due to their work achievements.
D)The gap between the rich and poor is very large.
E)Resources are communal and accessible to all members of society.

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According to Hofstede, in high power distance societies, workers who are professionally successful amass wealth and pass it on to their children, and, as a result, inequalities may grow over time.In such societies, the gap between rich and poor, with all the attendant political and social consequences, grows very large.

Which of the Following, According to Hofstede, Is Characteristic of Societies