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Which cultural dimension in Hofstede's framework deals with the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations?
Which cultural dimension in Hofstede's framework deals with the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations?
- Power Distance
- Individualism/Collectivism
- Uncertainty Avoidance (correct)
- Masculinity/Femininity
What is the primary focus of modernization models of economic development?
What is the primary focus of modernization models of economic development?
- Promoting self-interest and money motivation (correct)
- Emphasizing cultural dimensions
- Encouraging dependency on developed nations
- Maintaining traditional societies
What distinguishes the Contingency model of economic development from Modernization and Dependency models?
What distinguishes the Contingency model of economic development from Modernization and Dependency models?
- It emphasizes interaction between peoples and the global economy. (correct)
- It promotes a dependence on multinational corporations.
- It disregards the importance of the global economy.
- It advocates for development as defined by the developed world.
Which term refers to the programs, policies, or activities aimed at improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community?
Which term refers to the programs, policies, or activities aimed at improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community?
In what way are Multinational Corporations viewed according to the Dependency model?
In what way are Multinational Corporations viewed according to the Dependency model?
Which aspect of culture does Masculinity/Femininity in Hofstede's framework primarily describe?
Which aspect of culture does Masculinity/Femininity in Hofstede's framework primarily describe?
What is a key characteristic of societies with high Uncertainty Avoidance?
What is a key characteristic of societies with high Uncertainty Avoidance?
How does the Contingency model differ from the Modernization model regarding defining development?
How does the Contingency model differ from the Modernization model regarding defining development?
