Which of the following views is consistent with normative U.S. cultural concepts?
A) Decision making should always be on an experimental basis.
B) Rewards must be based on recommendations and personal ties.
C) Strength and power of those in command takes precedence over improvement.
D) Independent enterprise is an instrument for social action.
E) Competition leads to reduction in business efficiency.

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The most important ideas on which normative U.S. cultural concepts are based are the following: 1) "Master of destiny" viewpoint, 2) Independent enterprise as the instrument of social action, 3) Personnel selection and reward based on merit, 4) Decisions based on objective analysis, 5) Wide sharing in decision making, 6) Never-ending quest for improvement, and 7) Competition producing efficiency.

Which of the Following Views Is Consistent with Normative U