An Ice Cream Maker Requires Approximately Two Months from the Time

question 125

Multiple Choice

An ice cream maker requires approximately two months from the time a new flavor is decided on in the corporate board room to the time it is produced and available to consumers in stores.This time is called

• A) competitive advantage time.
• B) information technology time.
• C) cycle time.
• D) production time.
• E) made-to-order time.

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Definitions:

High-power-distance Cultures

Societal or organizational cultures that tolerate a larger degree of inequality in the distribution of power and authority.

Monochronic Cultures

Cultures that value doing one task at a time, emphasizing schedules, punctuality, and a linear approach to organizing time.

Polychronic Cultures

Societies that value multitasking and the simultaneous handling of engagements over a focus on punctuality and schedules.

Cultural Intelligence

The capability to relate and work effectively across cultures, understanding and respecting cultural differences.