Shondra grew up in eastern Europe but moved to New York after college. Compared to her friends that stayed in Europe, she enjoys much more freedom with her time and is able to enjoy leisure activities and be active in her career. Which of Hofstede’s dimensions does this demonstrate? A. masculinity vs. femininity B. uncertainty avoidance C. pragmatic vs. normative D. indulgence vs. restraint

Shondra grew up in eastern Europe but moved to New York after college. Compared to her friends that stayed in Europe, she enjoys much more freedom with her time and is able to enjoy leisure activities and be active in her career. Which of Hofstede’s dimensions does this demonstrate? A. masculinity vs. femininity B. uncertainty avoidance C. pragmatic vs. normative D. indulgence vs. restraint

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Chapter13: Managing Diversity

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