Is Inequality Desired When Power Distance is High?

In this study, the concept of power is discussed, sources of power are examined and power distance from a cultural perspective is investigated. The effects of power on organizations, groups and indivuals in societies with high levels of power distance are examined. It is proposed that, in societies with high levels of power distance, power holders have a high tendency to give decisions based on stereotyping, group stereotyping, in-group bias, and the tendency of in-group favoritism are expected to be higher. In addition, within groups of high status, in-group favoritism can be expected to be even higher and this can cause intergroup discrimination.