According to Hofstede's dimensions of cross-cultural differences, countries that encourage employees to work collaboratively and to be less assertive about their own personal needs are considered to be more: masculine. short-term oriented. long-term oriented. feminine.

feminine

Explanation:

Dr Geert Hofstede researched on cultural dimensions in organization and published paper on six type cultural dimension in organization. This model shows how people's behavior are shaped in any organization and broadly classified them into six categories

These are given below

•Long- Versus Short-Term Orientation.  

•Masculinity Versus Femininity.  

•Indulgence Versus Restraint

•Uncertainty Avoidance Index  

•Power Distance Index  

•Individualism Versus Collectivism.  

Of these Femininity is relevant to our problem .

in Femininity ,modesty is most important quality. Emphasis is placed on relationships, people are expected to help and support each other. they coordinate and collaborate to accomplish the objective of task together.Here personal needs are not emphasized much.

b) trade is easy because of the direct line between their major ports. bilateral trade reached 89,6 thousand million.