Question 1

Which of the following is defined as a culture in which communication is used to enhance personal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal culture 
B)  High-context culture 
C)  Power culture 
D)  Low-context culture 
E)  Family-oriented culture 
A)  Interpersonal culture 
B)  High-context culture 
C)  Power culture 
D)  Low-context culture 
E)  Family-oriented culture B

Question 2

If you built a computer company in Africa and then found that your product was having difficulty being distributed to customers because of the road system, your problem would be related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  an inadequate infrastructure. 
B)  an economy incapable of supporting growth. 
C)  a poor resource market. 
D)  a poor product market. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  an inadequate infrastructure. 
B)  an economy incapable of supporting growth. 
C)  a poor resource market. 
D)  a poor product market. 
E)  none of these. A

Question 3

When Harbor Trades, a Korean-based company, makes resources including technology, managerial skills, and patent and trademark rights available to Nano Technologies, a Russian company whereby allowing Nano to make products similar to Harbor, it is engaging in exporting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

_________reflects the values of relationships, cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________reflects the values of relationships, cooperation, group...

Question 5

Ethnocentrism refers to a natural tendency of people to regard their own culture as inferior to other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A high humane orientation means that a society encourages toughness, assertiveness, and competitiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Franchising is a form of which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct investing 
B)  Licensing 
C)  Exporting 
D)  Countertrade 
E)  Barter trade 
A)  Direct investing 
B)  Licensing 
C)  Exporting 
D)  Countertrade 
E)  Barter trade

Question 8

Scenario - Sharon Cannon

Sharon Cannon, a U.S. native, was an MBA student in Detroit, Michigan, with a managerial position at the Ford Motor Company plant. She was invited to join a company that had entered into a joint venture with a German firm to manage a Volkswagen plant. Sharon would be under contract for one year, with an option to renew for a total of three years. Her salary would be 350% more than she was currently earning, and she would be given two all- expenses paid vacations each year. The money and the benefits sounded very nice, but Sharon wasn't sure what the best choice would be.

-Which of Hofstede's value dimensions would be accurate for Sharon's native culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highest femininity 
B)  Highest individualism 
C)  Lowest masculinity 
D)  Highest power distance 
E)  Highest uncertainty avoidance 
A)  Highest femininity 
B)  Highest individualism 
C)  Lowest masculinity 
D)  Highest power distance 
E)  Highest uncertainty avoidance

Question 9

An alliance begun in 1957 to improve economic and social conditions among its members, it has evolved into the 27-nation_________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of An alliance begun in 1957 to improve...

Question 10

With exporting, the corporation transfers its products for sale and its production facilities in foreign countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the same whether a company operates domestically or internationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List the four dimensions of national value systems identified by Hofstede.

Accepted Answer

Power distance, unce

Question 13

Fifteen member states of the EU have adopted the rupee, as a single European currency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these reflects a cultural preference for cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualism 
B)  Collectivism 
C)  Masculinity 
D)  Femininity 
E)  Power distance 
A)  Individualism 
B)  Collectivism 
C)  Masculinity 
D)  Femininity 
E)  Power distance

Question 15

The management of business operations conducted in more than one country is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  global management. 
B)  international management. 
C)  outsourcing management. 
D)  planning management. 
E)  domestic management. 
A)  global management. 
B)  international management. 
C)  outsourcing management. 
D)  planning management. 
E)  domestic management.

Question 16

Social values greatly influence organizational functioning and management styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of Hofstede's social values that was developed later is:

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance. 
B)  uncertainty avoidance. 
C)  masculinity. 
D)  collectivism. 
E)  long-term orientation. 
A)  power distance. 
B)  uncertainty avoidance. 
C)  masculinity. 
D)  collectivism. 
E)  long-term orientation.

Question 18

Which of the following countries possesses a low degree of gender differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Italy 
D)  South Korea 
E)  Denmark 
A)  China 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Italy 
D)  South Korea 
E)  Denmark

Question 19

A low-context culture is a culture in which communication is used to enhance personal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The least costly and least risky direct investment is called a greenfield venture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is defined as a culture in which communication is used to enhance personal relationships?

If you built a computer company in Africa and then found that your product was having difficulty being distributed to customers because of the road system, your problem would be related to:

When Harbor Trades, a Korean-based company, makes resources including technology, managerial skills, and patent and trademark rights available to Nano Technologies, a Russian company whereby allowing Nano to make products similar to Harbor, it is engaging in exporting.

_________reflects the values of relationships, cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life.

Ethnocentrism refers to a natural tendency of people to regard their own culture as inferior to other cultures.

A high humane orientation means that a society encourages toughness, assertiveness, and competitiveness.

Franchising is a form of which of these?

An alliance begun in 1957 to improve economic and social conditions among its members, it has evolved into the 27-nation_________ .

With exporting, the corporation transfers its products for sale and its production facilities in foreign countries.

The basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the same whether a company operates domestically or internationally.

List the four dimensions of national value systems identified by Hofstede.

Fifteen member states of the EU have adopted the rupee, as a single European currency.

Which of these reflects a cultural preference for cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life?

The management of business operations conducted in more than one country is called:

Social values greatly influence organizational functioning and management styles.

One of Hofstede's social values that was developed later is:

Which of the following countries possesses a low degree of gender differentiation?

A low-context culture is a culture in which communication is used to enhance personal relationships.

The least costly and least risky direct investment is called a greenfield venture.

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Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

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Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 3: Managing in a Global Environment

Which of the following is defined as a culture in which communication is used to enhance personal relationships?

If you built a computer company in Africa and then found that your product was having difficulty being distributed to customers because of the road system, your problem would be related to:

When Harbor Trades, a Korean-based company, makes resources including technology, managerial skills, and patent and trademark rights available to Nano Technologies, a Russian company whereby allowing Nano to make products similar to Harbor, it is engaging in exporting.

_________reflects the values of relationships, cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life.

Ethnocentrism refers to a natural tendency of people to regard their own culture as inferior to other cultures.

A high humane orientation means that a society encourages toughness, assertiveness, and competitiveness.

Franchising is a form of which of these?

An alliance begun in 1957 to improve economic and social conditions among its members, it has evolved into the 27-nation_________ .

With exporting, the corporation transfers its products for sale and its production facilities in foreign countries.

The basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the same whether a company operates domestically or internationally.

List the four dimensions of national value systems identified by Hofstede.

Fifteen member states of the EU have adopted the rupee, as a single European currency.

Which of these reflects a cultural preference for cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life?

The management of business operations conducted in more than one country is called:

Social values greatly influence organizational functioning and management styles.

One of Hofstede's social values that was developed later is:

Which of the following countries possesses a low degree of gender differentiation?

A low-context culture is a culture in which communication is used to enhance personal relationships.

The least costly and least risky direct investment is called a greenfield venture.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters