25 Questions
According to the text, which of the following statements about American business culture is true?
American business culture is perceived as hierarchical by Germans.
Which of the following best describes the American approach to decision making according to the text?
Individualistic
Which of the following countries is mentioned as an example of a culture that combines egalitarian leadership style with consensual decision making?
Sweden
Which executive described the other side as being hierarchical?
Both Larry Nicoli and Matthias Wulf
Who had lunch with one of the Munich-based analysts and later got their hand slapped by their boss's boss?
Larry Nicoli
Who mentioned that the Americans are much more hierarchical than their own culture?
Matthias Wulf
According to the text, which culture is positioned on the far left of the Deciding scale?
Swedish culture
What did the author initially think about the consensus-building approach?
The author was excited about it
What did the author realize about herself after experiencing the consensual decision-making style?
The author prefers hierarchical decision-making
Which culture is characterized by a consensus-oriented decision-making style?
German culture
In a consensual culture, what is the timeline of decision-making like?
The decision-making process takes a long time, but implementation is quick.
Which country falls toward the egalitarian end of the Leading scale and toward the top-down side of the Deciding scale?
United States
Which two countries are exceptions to the general pattern that egalitarian cultures tend to have consensus decision-making processes, while hierarchical cultures tend to practice top-down decision making?
Germany and Japan
What is the main reason for the disagreement between Sheldon and the Japanese managers regarding the testing of a new product?
Cultural differences
What did Sheldon feel after presenting his arguments and facts to the Japanese managers?
Frustration
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?
Their different decision-making styles
What is one of the main differences in decision-making style between German and American managers?
German managers involve all parties in decision-making, while American managers make decisions without involving all parties.
What is one of the reasons for the deep frustration expressed by Larry Nicoli, a member of the American team, towards the Germans?
The Germans cling to their decisions with their lives and are unwilling to adapt to new information.
Which one of the following best describes the ringi system of decision making in Japan?
Decisions are made by group consensus
What is the role of low-level managers in the ringi system?
They discuss new ideas and come to a consensus
What is the purpose of the ringisho document in the ringi system?
To pass approval to the next level
Which one of the following best describes the decision-making process in the ringi system?
Hierarchical and bottom-up
What happens if the managers at a certain level do not agree on a new idea in the ringi system?
The idea is sent back to the previous level
What is the main advantage of the ringi system of decision making?
Consensus-building among managers
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ringi system?
Individualistic
Quiz: Understanding Decision-Making Styles in a Global Business Context Test your knowledge on decision-making styles in a global business environment with this quiz. Explore the differences between a group-oriented approach and a top-down perspective and learn how to navigate the challenges of implementing decisions effectively. Discover the key insights from the book "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer and enhance your understanding of decision-making in a cross-cultural setting.
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