The level of decentralization and empowerment within a culture can be understood by a reference to the ______ within that culture.
A)Individualism
B)Power distance
C)Dichotomy
D)Short-term orientation
E)Collectivism

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Power distance refers to the degree to which people in a culture accept unequal distribution of power. A high power distance culture suggests that people accept unequal distribution of power and decision-making resides mostly with those in positions of authority. A low power distance culture, on the other hand, suggests that people reject unequal distribution of power and decision-making is more decentralized, which leads to higher empowerment.

The Level of Decentralization and Empowerment Within a Culture Can