Power distance measures employee preferences for interactions with superiors, where HIGH means little consultation and LOW means lots of consultation.

• A. Social Stratification
• B. Protestant Work Ethic Theory
• C. Power Distance
• D. Future Orientation

Answer: (C)

This item is about a dimension that captures how comfortable a culture or organization is with unequal power and how people expect to interact with those in authority. When a setting has high power distance, people tend to accept a clear hierarchy and expect little consultation with their superiors; decisions come from the top, and questioning authority is less common. When power distance is low, leaders seek input, encourage discussion, and employees feel free to contribute ideas. So the description—high meaning little consultation and low meaning lots of consultation—fits power distance exactly. This concept is distinct from Social Stratification (how society is layered by status), Protestant Work Ethic Theory (how religious beliefs influence work values), and Future Orientation (planning and valuing future outcomes).