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What is High Power Distance

Chapter 73

Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine

Power distance is one of the dimensions of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory. High power distance cultures are characterized by societal members being deferential to figures of authority and generally accepting an unequal distribution of power.

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An Investigation into Doctors' Perceptions of Internet Informed Patients

Rajesh Chandwani (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India) and Iris Reychav (Ariel University, Israel)

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Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 10

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9978-6.ch073

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