Mike Norris was assigned as a business manager at an American MNC's Russian subsidiary.In order to motivate his subordinates, Mike delegated limited authority to some of them.However, it did not work out as he expected.Which of the following is most likely the reason behind the plan's failure?
A)Workers in Russia are less likely to use their own judgment in making decisions.
B)The Russian culture is characterized by a low power distance.
C)The Russian culture is highly individualistic in nature.
D)Workers in Russia prefer self-managed work teams.

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The sentence "it did not work out as he expected" implies that there was a problem with the delegation of limited authority. Option A suggests that workers in Russia are less likely to use their own judgment in making decisions, which could explain why giving them more authority did not work out as expected. Options B and C both suggest that Russians value individuality and equality, which could make them more receptive to delegated authority, so they are less likely to be the reason for the plan's failure. Option D suggests that Russian workers prefer self-managed work teams, but it does not explain why delegated authority did not work out as expected. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Mike Norris Was Assigned as a Business Manager at an American