In Japanese business organizations, subordinates do not share bad news with their superiors. This lack of internal communications can be attributed to
A) the Japanese emphasis on individualism.
B) the Japanese emphasis on hierarchical relationships.
C) the Japanese emphasis on competition and individualism.
D) the insistence on solving problems at the point of origin and not escalating them.
E) Guanxi, the Japanese practice of personal connections.

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In Japanese business culture, there is a strong emphasis on hierarchical relationships, which can lead to subordinates being reluctant to share bad news with their superiors to maintain harmony and respect within the hierarchy.

In Japanese Business Organizations, Subordinates Do Not Share Bad News