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Hofstede's cultural dimension of 'power distance' refers to the extent to which:

Power distance is the degree to which less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. It shapes hierarchy, decision-making and how openly subordinates communicate with superiors in business organisations.

  1. APeople prefer individual goals over group goals
  2. BLess powerful members of a society accept that power is distributed unequallyCorrect
  3. CA society tolerates uncertain and ambiguous situations
  4. DA society values long-term planning over short-term results

Explanation

Power distance measures acceptance of unequal power distribution, which affects hierarchy and how freely subordinates communicate with seniors. Preference for individual goals is individualism, tolerance of ambiguity is uncertainty avoidance, and long-term focus is long-term orientation.

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