Read the following statement about how many hours people work per week in the U.S. and 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)
Responses
The Netherlands’ culture is influenced by its northern location in the Northern Hemisphere, while the U.S. is closer to the equator.
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 is more strongly influenced by the Christian religion than the Netherlands’ culture is.
The U.S. culture is more strongly influenced by the Christian religion than the Netherlands’ culture is.
The U.S. culture prioritizes flexible scheduling.
The U.S. culture prioritizes flexible scheduling.
The U.S. culture prioritizes capitalism, while the Netherlands’ culture prioritizes health and welfare.
1 answer
The cultural trait most likely responsible for the difference in workweek length between the U.S. and the Netherlands is:
The U.S. culture prioritizes capitalism, while the Netherlands’ culture prioritizes health and welfare.
This response reflects the general focus on work and productivity in U.S. culture as compared to the Dutch emphasis on work-life balance, social welfare, and overall well-being.
