Val Comes from a Culture That Values Equality and Works

question 55

Multiple Choice

Val comes from a culture that values equality and works for the improvement of the welfare of the less fortunate and values the warm personal relationships more than goal achievement.Val's culture has:

• A) high collectivism and short-term orientation.
• B) low power distance and strong nurturing orientation.
• C) high power distance and nurturing orientation.
• D) high power distance and weak nurturing orientation.
• E) low uncertainty avoidance and high individualism.

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Definitions:

Idle Time

Periods when resources, such as machinery or employees, are available but not in use due to a lack of work or inefficient scheduling.

Kanbans

Signaling systems used in just-in-time (JIT) production processes to regulate the flow of materials between different stages of production.

Andons

Visual feedback systems used in manufacturing to alert about any status changes in production, such as issues or slowdowns.

Visual Workplace

A work environment where information about processes and standards is communicated through visual means to improve understanding and efficiency.