the cultural dimension in the concept of G. Hofstede, indicating the extent to which members of society accept and expect an unequal distribution of power and hierarchies within social institutions, organizations or families. The higher the power distance, the more authoritarian and centralized power structures exist, and the more subordinates accept their position in the hierarchy without question. In societies with a low power distance, relations between superiors and subordinates are more equal, power is perceived as legitimate and should be limited by law.