Nao Was Raised in Japan and Is Walking Through Times

question 98

Multiple Choice

Nao was raised in Japan and is walking through Times Square in New York City. Based on results from Nisbett's studies on cultural differences in thinking styles, which of the following would Nao be most likely to notice relative to people raised in the U.S.?

• A) The number of people
• B) The advertisements
• C) The number of homeless people
• D) How the buildings are arranged relative to one another

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Definitions:

Organizational Diversity

The inclusion of individuals with a variety of characteristics, such as cultural background, race, gender, age, and skills, within an organization.

Sovereign Nations

Independent states that have full self-governing power over themselves and are not controlled by any other external power.

Vertical Differentiation

The structuring of an organization into layers or levels of authority and responsibility.

Hierarchy

A structure where persons or teams are ordered hierarchically, with each level holding different ranks in terms of authority or prestige.