A manager from country A has arrived to work for a firm based in country B. He is used to a laid-back atmosphere in his country, where it's usual for people to be late by more than 30 minutes. The workers in country B are used to everything running on time. On his second day at the firm, the manager did not start a meeting scheduled for 10:30 until 11:15. How will the employees likely react if he persists with such an approach?
a) This approach will result in difficulties for the company because it will affect the leadership aspect of managerial function.
b) They will not react; it is the job of the manager to decide how the working environment is organized.
c) They will be very satisfied, as they will have a lot more time on their hands.
d) This approach will result in difficulties for the company because as it will affect the organizational aspect of managerial function.