Tom Was Assigned to an Asian Country as Manager of Operations

Multiple Choice

Tom was assigned to an Asian country as manager of operations for a U.S.manufacturing firm.He routinely asks his subordinates for their ideas and jokes around with them.His subordinate evaluations were very bad from this group, even though in the U.S.he was usually regarded as a "perfect" boss.Explain the difference.

A) In this country, hierarchical values make it a disgrace to ask subordinates for ideas.
B) A hostile cultural environment exists.
C) The home office is so remote that it cannot be fully informed about overseas operations.
D) The economic base of the parent country differs drastically from the host company.
E) Tom is not a native of the parent-country.