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In Hofstede's model, a society scoring high on masculinity would most likely emphasise which of the following?
A high-masculinity society emphasises competition, assertiveness and material success. Hofstede contrasted this with femininity, which stresses caring, modesty and quality of life, while power acceptance and risk avoidance belong to separate dimensions.
- ACompetition, assertiveness and material successCorrect
- BQuality of life, caring and modesty
- CAcceptance of unequal power
- DAvoidance of risk and ambiguity
Explanation
High masculinity in Hofstede's model means a preference for achievement, heroism, assertiveness and material reward. Caring and quality of life describe femininity, acceptance of unequal power describes power distance, and avoiding ambiguity describes uncertainty avoidance.
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