Houston, a project manager at Universe Inc., was the man behind the company's shift to a new culture that focused on being assertive with its clients. In the context of Hofstede's dimensions, the cultural dimension ________ best describes Universe Inc.
A. low power distance
B. masculinity
C. short-term orientation
D. uncertainty avoidance
E. collectivism
Answer: B
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