Cultural Dimensions · Quiz 1 of 2
Power Distance
A self-reflection on how you relate to authority, hierarchy, and the distribution of power in your workplace and community.
How this works
You will respond to 8 statements about authority and hierarchy. Rate each from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). There are no right or wrong answers — only a clearer view of how you see the world.
What is power distance?
From Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions research, power distance describes how people relate to authority and inequality. Those with high power distance accept hierarchical order; those with low power distance question it and prefer egalitarian structures.