Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 76
A manager has difficulty motivating staff to improve productivity, despite establishing a lucrative individual reward system. Which of the following is most likely the cause of the difficulty?
Answer options
- A. High degree of masculinity.
- B. Low uncertainty avoidance.
- C. High collectivism.
- D. Low long-term orientation.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is C, as a high collectivism culture emphasizes group goals over individual achievements, making individual rewards less effective. Options A, B, and D do not directly address the impact of collective versus individual motivation in this context.