Chan and His Management Team in Shanghai, China Often Take

question 34

Multiple Choice

Chan and his management team in Shanghai, China often take calculated risks. They enjoy working a lot on intuition. They take chances with new projects, and Chan likes to employ a top-down approach which favors looking at the big picture verse the small details. Every evening, Chan and his team have dinner and drinks together at a local restaurant in order to foster better team relations. Unlike some Chinese managers, Chan insists that his employees call him by his first name and encourages them to see him about both work and personal issues. He is more like a friend/mentor to his employees than a direct boss. Which of the following cultural dimensions best describes Chan and his management style?

• A)Collectivist and Feminine
• B)Low Uncertainty Avoidance and Power Equal
• C)Masculine and Power Distant
• D)High Uncertainty Avoidance and Power Distant

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering them.

Glycogenolysis

Glycogenolysis is the metabolic process of breaking down glycogen into glucose, which serves as an important energy source for the body during physical activity or between meals.

Gluconeogenesis

The metabolic process by which organisms produce glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates such as amino acids and glycerol, especially significant during periods of fasting or intense exercise.

Glycogen Synthesis

The process of converting glucose into glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscle cells for energy.