Which of the following statements is true regarding effects of culture on change effects?
A) People in high power distance cultures prefer champions to work closely with those in authority to approve innovative activities before work is begun.
B) In cultures in which people believe that they can dominate their environment, individuals will tend to take a passive approach toward change.
C) As compared to people from the United States, people from China are more likely to seek change programs that promise fast results.
D) People in the United States are more resistant to change efforts than their Italian counterparts.
E) People in the United States tend to see themselves as subjugated to their environment and thus will tend to take a passive approach toward change.
Question 2
Rahael's Bakery is a small organization which specializes is cakes, cookies, and other treats for special events such as birthdays, weddings, and religious affairs.
In an effort to increase profit margins, the bakery management is implementing a cost-minimization strategy. Which of the following activities would not be a possible action under this strategy?
A) start selling plainly frosted cakes that the customer could then decorate.
B) only sell chocolate chip cookies
C) hold weekly employee meetings
D) stop delivery services
E) None of these ideas would work in the strategy.
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