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Globalization has changed the nature of work. To communicate effectively in a global marketplace, you must understand the basic dimensions of culture: individualism, formality, communication style, and time orientation. The following examples describe a dimension of culture. Identify which dimension is described in each case.

Western cultures are more relaxed about social status, and input from subordinates is tolerated and even encouraged.

a. Individualism
b. Time orientation
c. Communication style
d. Power distance

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Answer: The correct answer is "d. Power distance".

Explanation: In this case the power distance dimension is described as it deals with the social status relationships between superiors and subordinates.

power distance refers to the relationship between those in power and subordinates in a society where individuals of lower rank, depending on the culture of high or low power distance, react to that authority.

In this particular case, the relationship of power is of low distance since the participation of subordinates is tolerated and even encouraged.

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