Twila works in the United States and notices that many of her coworkers tend to agree with almost everything their boss says, yet Twila tends to speak up if she disagrees with something the boss has said, even when all her coworkers are present. Explain Twila’s apparent orientation to power-distance.
What will be an ideal response?
Twila is displaying a low-power-distance orientation. People from low-power-distance cultures, such as the United States, are more likely to emphasize and value their independence even when superiors are present. A general feeling of equality prevails in the United States.
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