Power distance is defined as which?

• A. The measure of geographic dispersion of the organization
• B. The process of sharing power among teams
• C. The degree of centralization in decision-making
• D. The extent to which less powerful members accept unequal power distribution

Answer: (D)

Power distance measures how comfortable people are with unequal power in a group or organization, focusing on whether those with less power accept or expect that inequality. This concept comes from how authority and hierarchy are perceived and treated in a culture or workplace. It’s not about how far apart people are geographically, nor about the process of sharing power or where decisions are made. Those ideas relate to dispersion, empowerment, or centralization, but the core idea of power distance is the acceptance of unequal power distribution by the less powerful.