Which of the following is true of P-time and M-time?
A) The American desire to get down to business is a manifestation of a P-time culture as contrary to Japan's M-time approach.
B) The M-time system gives rise to looser time schedules, unlike P-time.
C) M-time is characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of many things, unlike P-time.
D) As global markets expand, more businesspeople from P-time cultures are adapting to M-time.
E) Contrary to P-time businesspeople, interruptions are routine for M-time businesspeople.

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The important thing for the U.S. manager to learn is adjustment to P-time in order to avoid the anxiety and frustration that comes from being out of synchronization with local time. As global markets expand, however, more businesspeople from P-time cultures are adapting to M-time.

Which of the Following Is True of P-Time and M-Time