Which of the following examples represent Hofstede's masculinity-femininity dimension?
A) Everyone should have equal rights versus only the ones in control are entitled to privilege
B) Willingness to take risks versus concern with security in life
C) Time is free versus time is money
D) Assertiveness versus concerns for feelings
E) Reliance on group decisions versus reliance on individual decisions

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Hofstede's masculinity-femininity dimension contrasts societies that value competitiveness, assertiveness, material success (masculinity) with those that place more value on relationships, quality of life, and care for the weak (femininity). Option D, "Assertiveness versus concerns for feelings," directly reflects this contrast between masculine and feminine cultures.

Which of the Following Examples Represent Hofstede's Masculinity-Femininity Dimension