Managers and professionals from several different countries attended a recent problem-solving meeting in the telecommunications industry.One manager entered the room,sat down at the conference table,and interrupted the social chatter by indicating that the meeting was supposed to have started 10 minutes earlier.He went on to announce that he had a master's degree in Fiber Optic Technology and a Ph.D.in electrical engineering,as well as dozens of telecommunications patents to his name.He then immediately proposed a solution to the problem that the group had convened to discuss.It is most likely that this manager came from:
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Spain

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The behavior of this manager is consistent with the cultural norms of the United States, where self-promotion and individual achievement are highly valued. The emphasis on academic credentials and patents is also common in American culture. In contrast, it is unlikely that a manager from Saudi Arabia or Japan would display such directness and self-promotion, as these cultures tend to value humility and group harmony. Spain also values group harmony, and it is less common for individuals to highlight their academic achievements in a professional setting.

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