Motivation theories are culturally sensitive and managers should be sensitive to national differences. Intrinsic job characteristics and job involvement were valued in the
A)US and Japan, but not in Hungary.
B)US and Hungary, but not in Japan.
C)US and Japan, but not in Canada.
D)US, Japan, and Hungary.
E)US, but not in Japan or Hungary.

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According to the text, intrinsic job characteristics and job involvement were valued in the US, Japan, and Hungary. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all three countries mentioned in the text. Option A and B are incorrect because intrinsic job characteristics and job involvement were valued in the US and Japan, but the opposite was stated for Hungary. Option C is incorrect because it includes Canada, which is not mentioned in the text. Option E is incorrect because intrinsic job characteristics and job involvement were also valued in Hungary, as previously mentioned.

Motivation Theories Are Culturally Sensitive and Managers Should Be Sensitive