Short-term orientation would emphasize which of the following?

• A. Global market integration
• B. Respect for tradition and quick, near-term results
• C. Long-term planning and thrift
• D. Environmental sustainability

Answer: (B)

Short-term orientation prioritizes near-term results and adherence to tradition. In cultures with this orientation, people value keeping established practices, meeting immediate social obligations, and achieving concrete gains soon rather than pursuing distant, long-range goals. This focus leads to decisions that favor quick payoffs and stability in the present, while still emphasizing respect for traditional norms. That’s why the option describing both respect for tradition and quick, near-term results best fits. By contrast, long-term planning and thrift point to the other end of the spectrum, and global market integration or environmental sustainability can be important across orientations, but they don’t define short-term focus on their own.