powerdistance
北京外国语大学英语学院跨文化交际调查研究
School of English and International Studies of Beijing Foreign Studies University
Intercultural Communication Research Project
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快递公司问题件快递公司问题件货款处理关于圆的周长面积重点题型关于解方程组的题及答案关于南海问题
:中国人在外企——权利差距
Topic: Chinese in Foreign Enterprises----Power Distance
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问题(Questions):
The descriptions below apply to four different types of managers. First, please read through
these descriptions:
Manager 1 Usually makes his/her decisions promptly and communicates them to his/her
subordinates clearly and firmly. Expects them to carry out the decisions loyally
and without raising difficulties.
Manager 2 Usually makes his/her decisions promptly, but, before going ahead, tries to
explain them fully to his /her subordinates. Gives them the reasons for the
decisions and answers whatever questions they may have.
Manager 3 Usually consult with his /her subordinates before he/she reaches his/her
decisions. Listens to their advice, considers it, and then announces his/her
decisions. He/she then expects all to work loyally to implement it whether or
not it is in accordance with the advice they gave.
Manager 4 Usually calls a meeting of his/her subordinates when there is an important
decision to be made. Puts the problem before the group and tries to obtain
consensus. If he /she obtains consensus, he/she accepts this as the decision. If
consensus is impossible, he/she usually makes the decision him/herself.
1. Now for the above types of manager, please mark the one which you would prefer to
work under. (D )
A Manager 1
B Manager 2
C Manager 3
D Manager 4
2. And, to which one of the above four types of managers would you say your own
manager most closely corresponds? ( D )
A Manager 1
B Manager 2
C Manager 3
D Manager 4
E He dose not correspond closely to any of them.
How frequently, in your experience, do the following problems occur (from 1=very frequently, 2=frequently, 3=sometimes, 4=seldom, 5=very seldom)?
Occasion 1 Employees being afraid to express disagreement with their managers ( 1 )
Occasion 2 Bing unclear on what your duties and responsibilities are ( 5 )
Occasion 3 People above you getting involved in details of your job which should be left to
you ( 3 )
Occasion 4 Some groups of employees looking down upon other groups of employees ( 5 )
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