A) Read the following statement about how many hours people work per week in the U.S. and

Question

the Netherlands. Then, identify which of the following cultural traits is most likely responsible
for the difference in workweek length between the U.S. and the Netherlands in 2020.
On average, people in the Netherlands worked for 29.4 hours per week. On average, people in
the U.S. worked for 34.6 hours per week. (1 point)
The Netherlands’ culture is influenced by its northern location in the Northern Hemisphere, while
the U.S. is closer to the equator.
The U.S. culture prioritizes flexible scheduling.
The U.S. culture prioritizes capitalism, while the Netherlands’ culture prioritizes health and
welfare.
The U.S. culture is more strongly influenced by the Christian religion than the Netherlands’
culture is.

Answer 1

The cultural trait most likely responsible for the difference in workweek length between the U.S. and the Netherlands in 2020 is:

The U.S. culture prioritizes capitalism, while the Netherlands’ culture prioritizes health and welfare.

This is reflected in the emphasis on work and productivity in U.S. culture compared to the Netherlands, where there is a stronger focus on work-life balance, health, and social welfare policies that support shorter workweeks.