QUESTION 19 Japanese workers value teamwork and compromise whereas U.S. workers

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QUESTION 19

Japanese workers value teamwork and compromise whereas U.S. workers value individualism and self-reliance.

True

False

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QUESTION 20

Keeping the organization operating at peak levels requires motivating employees to work effectively and efficiently toward achieving the organization’s goals.

True

False

2 points   

QUESTION 21

Staff managers can generally make decisions and issue directives that relate to the organization’s goals.

True

False

2 points   

QUESTION 22

Management is needed in every type of organization.

True

False

2 points   

QUESTION 23

The five stages of team development are the forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning stages.

True

False

2 points   

QUESTION 24

In the forming stage of team development, conflict often arises as coalitions and power struggles develop.

True

False

Explanation / Answer

Question 19

The correct answer is true.

Individualism is characterized by being competitive and making the individual stand out of crowd and is defined as the belief that individual need is more important that group or society needs. Individualism is seen in western culture whereas collectivism is seen in cultures of Asia, Africa and part of Europe. Example - US business managers focus more on personal achievements whereas Japan focus more on family life. The managers in United States are competitive and self-motivated whereas managers in Japan are team players and work collaboratively to meet the goal.

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