Power distance is the concept that which?

• A. Environmental scanning
• B. Virtual organization
• C. Stakeholders
• D. The extent to which less powerful members accept unequal power distribution

Answer: (D)

Power distance describes the extent to which less powerful members accept and expect unequal power distribution within a group or organization. This idea, from Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, explains how people tolerate hierarchy, authority, and who makes decisions. In high power distance settings, hierarchies are accepted and leaders’ directions are rarely challenged; in low power distance contexts, flatter structures and more participation are common. The other terms refer to different concepts: environmental scanning involves gathering information about the external environment, a virtual organization focuses on distributed, technology-enabled work, and stakeholders are those with an interest in or affected by the organization.