Question

a particular company looks at skills and achievement during the hiring process. the company rewards those who perform at the top. this is an example of which cultural dimension?
a. individualism versus collectivism
b. power distance
c. masculinity versus femininity
d. indulgent versus restraint

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each cultural dimension:

• Option a (Individualism vs. Collectivism): Focuses on individual vs. group orientation, not directly about achievement/rewards.
• Option b (Power Distance): Deals with acceptance of unequal power distribution, not related to achievement - based rewards.
• Option c (Masculinity vs. Femininity): Masculine cultures value achievement, competition, and rewarding top performers, which matches the company's focus on skills/achievement and rewarding top performers.
• Option d (Indulgent vs. Restraint): Deals with gratification of desires, not related to hiring/performance - based rewards.

Answer:

c. masculinity versus femininity