In a multinational project, the project manager notices team members from a specific region frequently join meetings five minutes late. When the project manager attempts to resolve the issue, the…

The correct answer is A. cultural differences. This scenario illustrates cultural differences (A). Different cultures have fundamentally different perceptions of time and punctuality. In some cultures - particularly those described as 'polychronic' - arriving a few minutes late to a meeting is entirely acceptable and not…

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In a multinational project, the project manager notices team members from a specific region frequently join meetings five minutes late. When the project manager attempts to resolve the issue, the functional manager is not concerned. This is an example of:

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Acultural differences.
Binterorganizational differences.
Ctechnological factors.
Dlanguage barriers.

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A
93% (26)
B
4% (1)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

This scenario illustrates cultural differences (A). Different cultures have fundamentally different perceptions of time and punctuality. In some cultures - particularly those described as 'polychronic' - arriving a few minutes late to a meeting is entirely acceptable and not considered disrespectful or problematic. The functional manager's lack of concern confirms this is a normalized behavior within that culture, not an oversight or technical issue. It is not an interorganizational difference (B) because it's specifically tied to regional/cultural norms, not differing organizational policies. Technological factors (C) such as connectivity issues would affect participation, not just arrival time. Language barriers (D) relate to communication comprehension, not meeting punctuality.

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