Western Governors University (WGU) ENGL1712 D270 Composition: Successful Self-Expression Midterm Practice Test

This item tests how cultures prioritize work versus life, a distinction captured by Hofstede’s Masculinity–Femininity dimension. A mindset of “live to work” signals that work, achievement, and status define identity and daily life, which is the hallmark of a masculine culture. In contrast, a feminine orientation emphasizes quality of life, caring for others, and balance between work and family. Future Orientation concerns planning and perseverance for the long term, not whether work dominates daily life, while Power Distance focuses on how comfortable people are with inequality and authority. So the phrase aligns with Masculinity, reflecting a work-centered values system.