Which of the Following Factors Often Gets in the Way

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors often gets in the way of American team negotiations?

• A) A cultural heritage of interdependence and collectivism.
• B) Emphasis on careful note taking and training via observation.
• C) Compensation schemes overly emphasizing individual performance.
• D) Preference for split commissions for negotiation teams.
• E) A strictly hierarchical structure of American organizations.

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