What's up everyone! Power distance refers to how cultures view hierarchy and authority. Let's break it down.

In high power distance cultures like India, people accept unequal power as normal. Subordinates expect to be told what to do by superiors. There's greater dependence on bosses, who are seen as greatly different. Questioning orders is uncommon.

Low power distance cultures like Austria emphasize the legitimate use of power. Subordinates are more comfortable voicing concerns to superiors. People want justified explanations for commands, not blind obedience. Equality is valued more here. 

Power distance is about cultural attitudes, not actual inequality. Though the two often align. 

Interactions get tricky when high and low cultures meet. A subordinate's questioning may seem insubordinate to a high power distance superior. Likewise, controlling bosses frustrate low power distance workers seeking input into decisions.  

Neither approach is inherently better - just different. But understanding these perspectives prevents misunderstandings about expected behaviour. 

With insight into our cultural programming, we can bridge the power distance gap!

Let me know what you think - does your culture have high or low power distance? Looking forward to discussing our perspectives.

以下ppt有助于您了解权力距离这个概念。

Here are some exercises to evaluate the understanding of power distance:

1 Multiple Choice:

In which type of culture do subordinates expect to be told what to do by superiors?

a) Low power distance  

b) High power distance

c) Medium power distance

d) It depends on the specific culture

Answer: b) High power distance 

Explanation: The script states high power distance cultures expect subordinates to follow superiors' orders without much questioning.

2 Multiple Choice:

Which culture values equal distribution of power?  

a) Austria

b) Malaysia

c) India

d) Singapore

Answer: a) Austria

4 True/False:

Cultures with small power distance have subordinates who blindly obey superiors. 

Answer: False

Explanation: The script says small power distance cultures want justified explanations for commands, not blind obedience to superiors.

5 True/False: 

In low power distance cultures, superiors view subordinates as different from themselves.

Answer: False

Explanation: The script states low distance cultures believe superiors and subordinates are more equal in status.

6 Short Answer:  

Give one example of a high power distance culture.

Example Answer: China, Mexico, Arab countries

7 Short Answer:

Briefly explain the difference between high and low power distance cultures.

Example Answer: High power distance cultures accept unequal distribution of power as normal, while low power distance cultures emphasize equality and want justified use of power rather than blind obedience.