Which of the Following Is NOT True Concerning the Japanese

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the Japanese concept of Wa?

• A) Nearly all corporate activities in Japan encourage Wa among managers and employees.
• B) Discussions potentially disruptive to Wa are generally conducted in very formal settings.
• C) The potential attractiveness of alternative business decisions are evaluated in terms of their long-term effect on the group's Wa.
• D) Entertaining is an important business activity in Japan because it strengthens Wa.
• E) The Wa concept involves group loyalty and consensus.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

Authority that a person or a group holds that is accepted and recognized by others, often due to a formal position or role.

Reward Power

A type of power that comes from the ability to confer rewards on others for complying with one's wishes or directives.

Coercive Power

A form of power that is derived from the ability to punish or penalize others.

Informal Leaders

Individuals within an organization who influence others through personal forms of power and relationships rather than through formal authority positions.