The emphasis on individualism has led to the widespread diffusion of s

QUESTION

The emphasis on individualism has led to the widespread diffusion of self-managing work teams within Japanese organizations.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANSWER

FALSE
The success of Japanese enterprises in the global economy has been based partly on their ability to achieve close cooperation between individuals within a company and between companies. This has found expression in the widespread diffusion of self-managing work teams within Japanese organizations; the close cooperation among different functions within Japanese companies (e.g., among manufacturing, marketing, and R&D); and the cooperation between a company and its suppliers on issues such as design, quality control, and inventory reduction.