Bob was ranked All-American when he played football in college. Yet, a

QUESTION

Bob was ranked All-American when he played football in college. Yet, a few years after graduation, he took an opportunity to work in Osaka.

After five years, Bob had really come to embrace the Japanese perspectives on work—except for one. Which is the most likely holdover from Bob’s American perspective?
A) consensual decision making
B) long-term employment
C) employee well-being
D) individual responsibility
E) specialized career paths

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) In the workplace, the Japanese emphasize individual responsibility, but in a group context. Ouchi’s Theory Z combines Japanese and American perspectives.