Which of the following descriptions best describes Hofstede's power distance dimension?

A) reliance on group decisions versus reliance on individual decisions
B) everybody should have equal rights versus the ones who are in control are entitled to privilege
C) willingness to take risks versus concern with security in life
D) interdependence versus independence
E) time is free versus time is money

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Hofstede's power distance dimension refers to the extent to which the less powerful members of a society or organization accept and expect unequal distribution of power. Option B, everybody should have equal rights versus the ones who are in control are entitled to privilege, best describes the opposite ends of this dimension. Option A refers to Hofstede's individualism vs. collectivism dimension, option C refers to his uncertainty avoidance dimension, option D refers to his masculinity vs. femininity dimension, and option E refers to his long-term vs. short-term orientation dimension.

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