Recall That in an Asch-Type Conformity Experiment (Frager, 1970), Japanese

question 86

Multiple Choice

Recall that in an Asch-type conformity experiment (Frager, 1970) , Japanese students were less conforming than were North Americans. According to researchers, these findings suggest that __________.

• A) Japan is a less interdependent culture than other Asian countries
• B) in Japan, conformity is more likely in groups toward which one feels loyalty
• C) industrialization has changed Japan into a more independent culture
• D) Japanese compete with strangers but cooperate with friends

Understand the concept of strategic fit in supply chains and its importance for overall corporate strategy.

Recognize the relationship between all functional strategies within a company to achieve strategic fit.

Comprehend the impact of product life cycle and competitive landscape changes on supply chain strategy.

Grasp the implications of supply chain responsiveness to demand and supply uncertainties.