Acca paper F1 fia diploma in Accounting and Business Accountant in Business (AB/fab) exam kit

(2 marks)
43 
Which of the four cultural types popularised by Handy is often found in organisations 
with an entrepreneurial structure? 
A Task 
B Person 
C Power 
D Role 
(2 marks)
44 
Research has indicated that workers in country A display characteristics such as the desire 
for material wealth and possessions, while workers in country B value personal 
relationships, belonging and the quality of life. 
According to Hofstede’s theory, these distinctions relate to which of the following 
cultural dimensions? 
A Masculinity-femininity 
B Power-distance 
C Indulgence-restraint 
D Uncertainty 
avoidance 
(2 marks)
45 
Consider the following cultural ‘dimensions’ as popularised by Hofstede. 
(i) High 
uncertainty 
avoidance 
(ii) Masculinity 
(iii) 
Low power distance 
(iv) Individualism 
In country A, most businesses are highly bureaucratic with many defined rules for 
employees. However, even junior staff members are usually involved in the creation of 
these rules, as they expect to have a say in the running of the business. 
Which TWO of the cultural dimensions identified above are shown to exist in country A? 
A 
(i) and (ii) 
B 
(i) and (iii) 
C 
(ii) and (iii) 
D 
(iii) and (iv)
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marks) 
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PRA CTICE OBJE CTIVE TEST QUESTIONS : 
SECTION 1 
K APLA N PUBLISH ING 
11 
46 
‘The _____________ is the network of relationships that exist within an organisation and 
arises through common interests and friendships between members of staff.’