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Power Distance Index. Hofstede’s Power distance Index measures the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Power Distance Index

This represents inequality (more versus less), but defined from below, not from above. It suggests that a society’s level of inequality is endorsed by the followers as much as by the leaders. For example, Germany has a 35 on the cultural scale of Hofstede’s analysis. Compared to Arab countries where the power distance is very high (80) and Austria where it very low (11), Germany is somewhat in the middle. Germany does not have a large gap between the wealthy and the poor, but have a strong belief in equality for each citizen.

On the other hand, the power distance in the United States scores a 40 on the cultural scale. Minimalist Suite. Why We Have to Go Back to a 40-Hour Work Week to Keep Our Sanity. March 13, 2012 | Like this article?

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LII male and female

Men of this type usually keep their hair short. Their clothing style often consists of soft pullovers and well ironed trousers, although they will wear suits on rare occasions. Most of the time LII male spends submerged in his thoughts, ideas, and important to him undertakings. EIE subtypes. Ethical subtype (The Tutor) Victor Gulenko Emotionally excited, sharp.

EIE subtypes

ESE subtypes. Ethical subtype (The Popular Writer) Victor Gulenko Very expressive, it is difficult to withstand their emotional pressure.

ESE subtypes

LII subtypes. Logical subtype INTj-Ti Description by V.

LII subtypes

Meged and A. Ovcharov Appearance The logical subtype is usually calm, serious and self-contained. Cassy - Alexandra. Cassy - Marylin's Wake. Logical Intuitive Introtim. See also LII domain See also LII observations See also LII subtypes See also LII male and female Logical Intuitive Introtim, LII, , INTj, LI, Analyst, or archetype Maximilien Robespierre.

Logical Intuitive Introtim

Ego Block. Intuitive Logical Introtim. See also ILI domain See also ILI observations See also ILI subtypes See also ILI male and female Intuitive Logical Introtim, ILI, , INTp, TP, Critic, Observer, or archetype Honoré de Balzac.

Intuitive Logical Introtim

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