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Power distance can be defined as the extent to which the less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is(36)distributed unequally.lt is(37)reflected in the values of both the less powerful and more powerful members of society. The high power distance cultures are those that power is(38)concentrated in the hand of a few. However, in the low power distance culture power is more(39)evenly held by the ordinary(40)citizens.
    In high power distance cultures, everyone has his or her rightful place in a social hierarchy(等级), and as result acceptance and giving of authority is something that comes(41)naturally. In cultures scoring lower on the power distance index, authority can have a(42)negative implication, as focus is on equality in rights and opportunity, and(43)independence is highly valued.
    In high power distance cultures, one’s social status must be clear so that others can show proper respect. People rely more on symbols of power, for example titles signifying statuses, such as Dr., Professor, Chef and Inspector, are more important than in low power distance cultures.
    In high power distance cultures, older people are important because of respect for old age.(45)In cultures of low power distance, powerful people try to look less powerful; older people try to look younger.
    The degree of power distance tends to decrease with the increased levels of education.(46)As a result, it is expected that improved education worldwide will lead toward decreased power distance, but relative differences between countries are not expected to change.