You Are Leading a Group of Researchers from Japan and the United

question 31

Multiple Choice

You are leading a group of researchers from Japan and the United States to come up with a new invention based on current designs for the car,so that your company can submit a patent.Based on cultural differences in creative thinking,which of the following is the most likely to happen?

• A)Japanese researchers' preference for the status quo will lead them to think that current car designs are sufficient;American researchers will focus on making only slight adjustments to make cars more functional.
• B)Japanese and American researchers will both focus on making revolutionizing changes to current car designs.
• C)Japanese researchers will focus on making revolutionizing changes to current car designs;American researchers will want the status quo and keep current car designs.
• D)Japanese and American researchers will both focus on making minor adjustments to current car designs to make cars more functional.
• E)Japanese researchers will focus on making minor adjustments to cars to make them more functional;American researchers will focus on making revolutionizing changes to them.

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Definitions:

Cash Budget

A financial plan that estimates cash inflows and outflows over a specific period of time, primarily used to assess whether a company has sufficient cash to fulfill its operations and financial commitments.

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

A detailed plan that estimates the expected manufacturing overhead costs for a specific period, assisting in financial planning.

Variable Overhead Rate

The rate at which variable overhead costs are applied to the production process, typically based on a cost driver.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Regular, consistent expenses involved in the operation of a factory that production levels do not affect, such as rent, property taxes, and salaries.