Question

multiple choice
based on the definition of hierarchical diffusion, which of the following would be an example of reverse hierarchical diffusion?
a royal wedding popularizes the traditions of brides wearing a white dress at their weddings
a countrys government enacts laws and policies that restrict certain behaviors and actions
an established international company changes its business model to reflect that of a successful local business
a prominent actor asks other prominent actors to donate and volunteer to an international charity
a religious leader declares a certain doctrine for beliefs that followers are expected to follow

Explanation:

Hierarchical diffusion is the spread of an idea from persons or nodes of authority or power to other persons or places. Reverse - hierarchical diffusion is when something spreads from a lower - level or local entity to a higher - level or more prominent one. An established international company changing its business model to reflect that of a successful local business shows an idea (the business model) spreading from a local (lower - level in the global business hierarchy) to an international (higher - level) entity.

Answer:

C. An established international company changes its business model to reflect that of a successful local business