Recalling the research discussed in the textbook, indicate which of the following scenarios illustrates how many Japanese corporations make decisions.
A) In a group setting, colleagues debate each other on the relevant issues.Immediately thereafter, they discuss the issues openly until a consensus is reached.Finally, the company manager tells the group what decision has been made.
B) In a group setting, the company manager gives a speech on the relevant issues.Then, the manager asks the rest of his or her colleagues to discuss the issues openly.Finally, the manager tells the group what decision has been made.
C) Before the employees meet as a group, the company manager meets individually with his or her colleagues to discuss the relevant issues.A consensus is reached.Then, in a group setting, the manager tells the group what decision has been made.
D) The company manager makes a decision.Then, in a group setting, the manager tells the group what decision has been made.

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Japanese corporations often use a consensus-building approach called "nemawashi," where informal discussions occur before formal meetings to reach a consensus.

Recalling the Research Discussed in the Textbook, Indicate Which of the Following