Sam visits Mexico for a business meeting.At the meeting,Sam addresses the vice president of the firm by his first name rather than using his title.This is considered offensive.In the context of Hofstede's cultural dimensions,this difference in cultures is part of the ________ dimension.

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Power distance refers to the extent to which individuals within a culture accept and expect power imbalances to exist. In high power distance cultures, such as Mexico, there is a strong emphasis on respecting authority figures and using formal titles. Therefore, addressing the vice president by his first name would be considered offensive as it shows a lack of respect for his position of power.

Sam Visits Mexico for a Business Meeting