Holly belongs to a culture which values the subordination of individuals to the group. The national culture also values personal stability and living for the present. Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is true of Holly's culture?
A) It is high on individualism and has a long-term orientation
B) It is low on collectivism and has a long-term orientation.
C) It is high on individualism and has a short-term orientation
D) It is high on collectivism and has a short-term orientation
E) It is low on collectivism and has a short-term orientation.

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According to Hofstede, a national culture with a long-term orientation rests on values such as saving and persistence in achieving goals. Collectivism is a worldview that values subordination of the individual to the goals of the group and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their contribution to the group.

Holly Belongs to a Culture Which Values the Subordination of Individuals