The extent to which hierarchy and unequal authority distribution in institutions and organizations are accepted within a culture is referred to as:

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The concept of hierarchy and unequal distribution of authority being accepted within a culture is referred to as "power distance." This is one of the dimensions of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory, which measures cultural values and differences between societies. Power distance refers to the extent to which members of a society or organization accept and expect that power and authority will be distributed unequally. High power distance cultures tend to have a strong acceptance of hierarchy and expect clear authority figures, while low power distance cultures tend to have more egalitarian and democratic structures.

The Extent to Which Hierarchy and Unequal Authority Distribution in Institutions