Which of the following statements is true regarding effects of culture on change effects?

A) People in high power distance cultures prefer champions to work closely with those in authority to approve innovative activities before work is begun.
B) In cultures in which people believe that they can dominate their environment, individuals will tend to take a passive approach toward change.
C) As compared to people from the United States, people from China are more likely to seek change programs that promise fast results.
D) People in the United States are more resistant to change efforts than their Italian counterparts.
E) People in the United States tend to see themselves as subjugated to their environment and thus will tend to take a passive approach toward change.

A
Explanation: A) People in collectivist cultures prefer appeals for cross-functional support for innovation efforts; people in high power distance cultures prefer champions to work closely with those in authority to approve innovative activities before work is begun; and the higher the uncertainty avoidance of a society, the more champions should work within the organization's rules and procedures to develop the innovation.