Decision making in group-oriented cultures involves consensus and may take considerable more time than american negotiators are used to. true or false?

This statement is True.

Explanation:

Decision making regarding negociations are different in American cultures than in oriental cultures, the reason for this is the vision of  time both cultures have.

For instance japanesse and chinesse cultures consider very important, to take their time to make important decitions. Time spent regarding arrengments and closing deals, is consider valuable but for the same reason they take their time so it is well stablished.

For instance before a meeting they can arrive earlier than the time of the appoinment. They take a lot of time to close the deal also, they value more the terms and conditions the deal seals, and use the time neccessary for it to happend.