The HR Manager of Engo Inc. has been sent on a job assignment to its company subsidiary in China. The HR Manager from the onset of the assignment recognizes a need to determine employee engagement levels. She speaks to the HR President of the China subsidiary about the necessity of conducting an employee engagement survey. The HR President is not keen on the idea and states that engagement drivers differ from location to location due to cultural differences. The HR President states that employee surveys are less acceptable in what type of culture?

The HR Manager of Engo Inc. has been sent on a job assignment to its company subsidiary in China. The HR Manager from the onset of the assignment recognizes a need to determine employee engagement levels. She speaks to the HR President of the China subsidiary about the necessity of conducting an employee engagement survey. The HR President is not keen on the idea and states that engagement drivers differ from location to location due to cultural differences. The HR President states that employee surveys are less acceptable in what type of culture?
A . hierarchical
B . egalitarian
C . individualist
D . collectivist

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Hierarchy culture is a classic or traditional corporate culture. It is defined primarily by structure. The main feature is a top-down style of management where decisions are made up high and passed down to managers and employees.

Hierarchy Culture is a formalized and structured work environment. Leaders focus on efficiency-based coordination and organization. In this culture, the common themes are control and structure, and principles and procedures are well defined. Employee engagement surveys that solicit employee opinion may not be acceptable in this culture