________ suggests that most people would be more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles; in a ________ culture, the boundaries could be looser, motivating people through more flexible roles and work networks.
A) High masculinity; more feminine
B) High femininity; more masculine
C) High uncertainty avoidance; low uncertainty avoidance
D) Low uncertainty avoidance; high uncertainty avoidance

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The first part of the statement refers to Hofstede's cultural dimension of masculinity, which measures the degree to which a culture values traditionally "masculine" traits and roles (e.g. assertiveness, competition, and achievement). In a high masculinity culture, people are more likely to adhere to traditional gender roles and the division of labor based on gender, while in a more feminine culture, individuals may be more comfortable with and motivated by more fluid, flexible roles and work networks. The second part of the statement does not clearly align with any of Hofstede's dimensions but suggests a culture with lower uncertainty avoidance. However, high masculinity vs. femininity is the most relevant dimension for the first part of the statement.

________ Suggests That Most People Would Be More Comfortable with the Traditional