Finding a way to build on each person's area of expertise along with Billie's experience with the company enabled the group to produce a superior report. This is an example of successful integration of different types of diversity. Imagine, however, instead of being older and more experienced, Billie was from another country such as Japan. Based on the cultural profiles of different countries, what types of value differences might exist between Billie and other U.S. managers? Choose the correct answer. (Keep in mind that these are general trends and you should guard against sterotyping people based on nationality.)
a. Billie is likely to be much less deferential to authority and lines of power than her U.S. counterparts
b. Billie is likely to have a much longer time orientation