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Power Distance Dimensions In Mexico And China
The power distance dimension refers to how society reacts or accepts the unequally distribution of power. Mexico and China score high in this dimension, it means both are a hierarchical society where people accept inequality. Individualism vs. collectivism deals with the interdependence among society members. The low score in this dimension reflects that Mexico and China are both a collectivistic society, with a long-term commitment to act in the interests of the group. In masculinity vs. femininity dimension Mexico and China score high, both societies are driven by competition, achievement and success. Uncertainty avoidance indicates how a society reacts to ambiguity. Mexico scores high in this dimension, it means Mexican society feels threatened
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