In the context of Hofstede's national culture dimensions, the "individualism-collectivism" dimension refers to:
A. the extent to which the weak members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.
B. the extent to which a culture programs its members to accept delayed gratification of their material, social, and emotional needs.
C. the degree to which a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations.
D. the degree to which people are supposed to look after themselves or remain integrated into groups, usually around the family.
Answer: D
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