25 Questions
Which country combines an egalitarian ethos with a top-down approach to decision making?
The United States
What is the common sentiment among Americans regarding group decision making?
It is a four-letter word
Which cultures value both egalitarian leadership style and consensual decision making?
Germany and Sweden
Which executive described the other group as hierarchical?
Both Larry Nicoli and Matthias Wulf
Who mentioned the Americans' open-door policies and casual dress?
Matthias Wulf
What was the initial impression each group had of the other?
Each group was deeply admiring of the other
Which cultural characteristic helps to explain the consternation among managers from Germany and the United States when they are thrown together in a decision-making situation?
Consensus-based decision making
What did the German directors find surprising about the American CEO's decision-making style?
The CEO would make unilateral decisions
Why did the Germans feel that the Americans were trying to trick them?
The Americans changed decisions casually
Which culture tends to have consensus decision-making processes?
Egalitarian cultures
What is the most consensual society in the world?
Japan
What happened during the meeting in Tokyo?
Sheldon's arguments had no effect on the group's decision
Which decision-making style did Per Engman, the boss, favor?
Consensus-building decision-making
What was Erin's initial opinion about the consensual decision-making style?
She was delighted with it
Why did Per feel the need to explain his consensual approach to Erin?
Because Erin was too busy to work as a good team member
Which one of these is true about decision making in American culture?
Decisions are made quickly based on limited information.
Which one of these is true about decision making in German companies?
Decisions are made by a small group of senior managers through consensus.
Which one of these is true about decision making in a consensual culture?
Decisions are made slowly and implementation takes a long time.
Which system of decision making is commonly used in Japan?
The group consensus decision making system
What is the ringisho document?
A proposal document
Who discusses a new idea and comes to a consensus before presenting it to higher-level managers in the ringi system?
Low-level managers
What happens when the proposal reaches each person in the ringi system?
They read it and make changes or suggestions
What type of decision making is the ringi system?
Consensual
Who discusses the new idea and arrives at their own consensus in the ringi system?
High-level managers
What happens when the idea reaches the highest management level in the ringi system?
It is implemented
Quiz: Understanding Different Decision-Making Approaches in Global Business Test your knowledge and understanding of decision-making approaches in global business with this quiz. Explore the benefits and challenges of both group consensus and top-down decision-making methods. Gain insights into how cultural differences can influence decision-making processes in diverse teams.
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