When Considering the Role of Time in Business, Which of the Following

question 71

Multiple Choice

When considering the role of time in business, which of the following is true of P-time and M-time?

• A) The American desire to get down to business is a manifestation of a P-time culture as contrary to Japan's M-time approach.
• B) The M-time system gives rise to looser time schedules, unlike P-time.
• C) M-time is characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of many things, unlike P-time.
• D) As global markets expand, more businesspeople from P-time cultures are adapting to M-time.
• E) Contrary to P-time businesspeople, interruptions are routine for M-time businesspeople.

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