1. Power Distance
Jiang zhe & Guo ziye

2. Content
• Definition
• High & Low power distance (China & Ｕ.Ｓ.Ａ)
• The reason for different power distance
• Conclusion
• References

3. Definition
Power distance is a term that describes how people
belonging to a specific culture. Power relationships can be
viewed us superior and subordinate relationships, in
addition power relationship can be seen amongst people
not in power who accept that power is spread unequally.

4. Low power distance culture High power distance culture
Minimize inequalities between people Inequalities and hierarchy are
accepted between people
Boss and employee treat one another
as equals +equals rights
Employees respect managers and
managers expect obedience
The ideal boss is a democrat The ideal boss is an autocrat
Less formal social interaction Formal social interaction
Narrow range of salaries Wide range of salaries

5. Comparison between these two countries
vs

6. U.S.A
• Low power distance (40)
 Strong power delegation
 Informal relationship
 More initiatives from employees
 Work experience and personal achievements are more
important than degrees

7. China
• High power distance (80)
 Relationships between employees and managers are not close
 Boss is expected to take all the initiatives

8. Example in school
Classes in low-distance
countries (U.S.A)

9. Classes in high-distance countries (China)

10. Reason for the differences
1. Politics
vs

11. 2. Economics
vs

12. 3. Traditional concepts
vs

13. Conclusion
• Advantages in high/low power distance countries
• Disadvantages in high/low power distance countries
• How to deal with different concepts in different culture

14. References
• http://www.powershow.com/view/b198e-
YzZjN/Power_Distance_powerpoint_ppt_presentation
• http://www.csxcxx.com/youer/UploadFiles_6794/201005/20100517142012232.jpg
• http://pic3.nipic.com/20090710/2412286_104403056_2.jpg
• http://www.catholic.cd/uploads/allimg/121015/9-121015145S8.jpg