Final answer:
Sweden is the country with the lowest power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity, reflecting its egalitarian, innovation-friendly, and gender-neutral values among the options provided. The correct option is C.
Step-by-step explanation:
The country that ranks lowest in power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity among the given options is Sweden. Power distance refers to the degree of inequality that exists - and is accepted - among people with and without power. Sweden is known for its flat organizational structures and egalitarian values, which translates to a low power distance. As for uncertainty avoidance, which indicates how comfortable a society is with ambiguity or uncertainty, Sweden tends to have a more relaxed attitude compared to other countries. It is more open to change and innovation, reflecting low uncertainty avoidance.
Lastly, Sweden is known for promoting gender equality and work-life balance over competition and aggression, which are typically associated with a masculine society. This means that Sweden has a low score on masculinity as well. In comparison to Japan, Germany, and Denmark, Sweden is the most liberal, particularly in its attitudes toward sex, as per the reference provided. This liberal attitude further supports the lower rankings in the mentioned dimensions. All of this suggests that Sweden promotes equality, and comfort with the new and unknown, and places less emphasis on traditional 'masculine' values.