Given the Increasing Attractiveness of U

question 112

Multiple Choice

Given the increasing attractiveness of U.S.business ventures in China, a major challenge for Western managers will be understanding the Chinese practice of guanxi, which is:

• A)the strong use of rewards and punishment in the workplace
• B)the use of personal connections to conduct business
• C)the practice of group members evaluating the performance of individual group members
• D)the tendency to negotiate small but specific agreements in order to interact effectively

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