The table above was adapted from:
China (80), Thailand (64), US (40), Japan (54), World Average (55)
High number means high power distance
Egalitarian vs. Hierarchical
1) China is more ________ than Thailand.
2) The US is more _______ than China.
3) Thailand is more ______ than Japan.
4) Thailand is more ______ than the World Average.
5) China is less ________ than Thailand.
6) The US is less_______ than China.
7) Thailand is less ______ than Japan.
8) Thailand is less______ that the World Average.
The following exercise is designed to cause the student to use a detailed comparison/contrast approach to the concept of power distance as defined by Hofstede.
1) How does delegation affect power distance between boss and employee?
Delegation
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2) How does digital democracy affect power distance between governed and government?
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3) How does being a Tiger Mom affect power distance?
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4) How does a student centered classroom affect power distance between teacher and student?
Strategies for Student-Centered Discussion
5) How does gender equality affect power distance between men and women?
EBRD – Gender Equality Works
6) Does income inequality always lead to high power distance?
Wealth Inequality in America
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7) What is the relationship between Individualism and Power Distance?
8) What is the relationship between GDP and Power Distance?
The tables below are from the following article:
9) What is the relationship between GDP and Individualism?
Worksheet at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/168540284/Hofstede-Power-Distance-Exercise-Worksheet
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