A finding from the study on international cultural differences performed by Professor Geert Hofstede which refers to the degree to which ties between persons are normally loose rather than close is known as:

A$)$ loose$-$tight tension.

B$)$ individualism vs$.$ collectivism.

C$)$ legal practices vs$.$ bribery.

D$)$ mercantilism vs$.$ trade isolation.

E$)$ religious vs$.$ sacrimonious practices.