Question 1

Corruption involves ____ practices to further one's business interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Corruption involves ____ practices to further one's...

Question 2

When Miriam Inc., a handbag manufacturer headquartered in the U.S., decided to invest in Japan, it tied up with a Japanese fashion house in order to pool resources, share risks, and operate the new business together. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a joint venture 
B)  a foreign subsidiary 
C)  a greenfield venture 
D)  diversification 
E)  product development 
A)  a joint venture 
B)  a foreign subsidiary 
C)  a greenfield venture 
D)  diversification 
E)  product development

Question 3

Which of the following is true about members of polychronic cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are known to be punctual without exception. 
B)  They do only one thing at a time. 
C)  They are flexible in their views of time. 
D)  They regard time as the primary focus of business. 
E)  They have a pre-determined sequence of agenda. 
A)  They are known to be punctual without exception. 
B)  They do only one thing at a time. 
C)  They are flexible in their views of time. 
D)  They regard time as the primary focus of business. 
E)  They have a pre-determined sequence of agenda.

Question 4

In global sourcing, materials or services are purchased around the world for ____ use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In global sourcing, materials or services are...

Question 5

In ____ cultures, time is used to accomplish many different things at once.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____ cultures, time is used to...

Question 6

Members of polychronic cultures do not approve of coming late or bringing an uninvited guest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In exporting, local products are sold to foreign customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When Veriol Inc., a pharmaceuticals company, bought the rights of manufacturing and selling Nocturne Pharma's vitamin supplement, Vita Plus, in Mexico, Veriol Inc. engaged in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exporting 
B)  global sourcing 
C)  franchising 
D)  insourcing 
E)  licensing 
A)  exporting 
B)  global sourcing 
C)  franchising 
D)  insourcing 
E)  licensing

Question 9

Which of the following is a cultural dimension identified by Geert Hofstede?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social orientation 
B)  Cultural intelligence 
C)  Social context 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance 
E)  Socialization 
A)  Social orientation 
B)  Cultural intelligence 
C)  Social context 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance 
E)  Socialization

Question 10

The ____ fallacy assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Most businesspeople in the United States schedule meetings with specific people and focus on a specific agenda for an allotted time. This is characteristic of a(n) _____ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  polychronic 
B)  low-context 
C)  ethnocentric 
D)  high-context 
E)  monochronic 
A)  polychronic 
B)  low-context 
C)  ethnocentric 
D)  high-context 
E)  monochronic

Question 12

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it illegal for:

Accepted Answer

A)  countries who are not members of the EU to invest in the U.S. 
B)  U.S. firms to invest overseas in businesses. 
C)  foreign firms to offer nonmonetary gifts to U.S. officials. 
D)  foreign firms to offer bribes to U.S. firms. 
E)  U.S. firms and their representatives to offer bribes overseas. 
A)  countries who are not members of the EU to invest in the U.S. 
B)  U.S. firms to invest overseas in businesses. 
C)  foreign firms to offer nonmonetary gifts to U.S. officials. 
D)  foreign firms to offer bribes to U.S. firms. 
E)  U.S. firms and their representatives to offer bribes overseas.

Question 13

Members of low uncertainty-avoidance cultures display:

Accepted Answer

A)  apathy toward innovation. 
B)  affinity for rules. 
C)  preference for structure. 
D)  openness to change. 
E)  rigidity toward change. 
A)  apathy toward innovation. 
B)  affinity for rules. 
C)  preference for structure. 
D)  openness to change. 
E)  rigidity toward change.

Question 14

The ecological fallacy refers to the belief that a generalized cultural value, such as individualism, does not apply equally to all members of that culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following terms is used to describe local job creation that results from foreign direct investment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restructuring 
B)  Franchising 
C)  Offshoring 
D)  Insourcing 
E)  Horizontal integration 
A)  Restructuring 
B)  Franchising 
C)  Offshoring 
D)  Insourcing 
E)  Horizontal integration

Question 16

_____ has the highest masculinity score in Hofstede's research.

Accepted Answer

A)  Malaysia 
B)  Japan 
C)  India 
D)  France 
E)  Germany 
A)  Malaysia 
B)  Japan 
C)  India 
D)  France 
E)  Germany

Question 17

_____ is the study of how people use space to communicate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proxemics 
B)  Kinesics 
C)  Haptics 
D)  Chronemics 
E)  Vocalics 
A)  Proxemics 
B)  Kinesics 
C)  Haptics 
D)  Chronemics 
E)  Vocalics

Question 18

Tariffs are basically taxes that governments impose on imports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A mix of cultural tightness and looseness in a cross-cultural team may require a team leader and team members to create an environment with_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  synchronized performance 
B)  consistent productivity 
C)  chances for everyone to contribute and experience satisfaction 
D)  conflict avoidance 
E)  uniform volunteer opportunities and high inclination to volunteer 
A)  synchronized performance 
B)  consistent productivity 
C)  chances for everyone to contribute and experience satisfaction 
D)  conflict avoidance 
E)  uniform volunteer opportunities and high inclination to volunteer

Question 20

Extraction of excessive profits by global corporations is a potential host-country cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Corruption involves ____ practices to further one's business interests.

When Miriam Inc., a handbag manufacturer headquartered in the U.S., decided to invest in Japan, it tied up with a Japanese fashion house in order to pool resources, share risks, and operate the new business together. This is an example of _____.

Which of the following is true about members of polychronic cultures?

In global sourcing, materials or services are purchased around the world for ____ use.

In ____ cultures, time is used to accomplish many different things at once.

Members of polychronic cultures do not approve of coming late or bringing an uninvited guest.

In exporting, local products are sold to foreign customers.

When Veriol Inc., a pharmaceuticals company, bought the rights of manufacturing and selling Nocturne Pharma's vitamin supplement, Vita Plus, in Mexico, Veriol Inc. engaged in _____.

Which of the following is a cultural dimension identified by Geert Hofstede?

The ____ fallacy assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

Most businesspeople in the United States schedule meetings with specific people and focus on a specific agenda for an allotted time. This is characteristic of a(n) _____ culture.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it illegal for:

Members of low uncertainty-avoidance cultures display:

The ecological fallacy refers to the belief that a generalized cultural value, such as individualism, does not apply equally to all members of that culture.

Which of the following terms is used to describe local job creation that results from foreign direct investment?

_____ has the highest masculinity score in Hofstede's research.

_____ is the study of how people use space to communicate.

Tariffs are basically taxes that governments impose on imports.

A mix of cultural tightness and looseness in a cross-cultural team may require a team leader and team members to create an environment with_____.

Extraction of excessive profits by global corporations is a potential host-country cost.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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Exam 5: Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Corruption involves ____ practices to further one's business interests.

When Miriam Inc., a handbag manufacturer headquartered in the U.S., decided to invest in Japan, it tied up with a Japanese fashion house in order to pool resources, share risks, and operate the new business together. This is an example of _____.

Which of the following is true about members of polychronic cultures?

In global sourcing, materials or services are purchased around the world for ____ use.

In ____ cultures, time is used to accomplish many different things at once.

Members of polychronic cultures do not approve of coming late or bringing an uninvited guest.

In exporting, local products are sold to foreign customers.

When Veriol Inc., a pharmaceuticals company, bought the rights of manufacturing and selling Nocturne Pharma's vitamin supplement, Vita Plus, in Mexico, Veriol Inc. engaged in _____.

Which of the following is a cultural dimension identified by Geert Hofstede?

The ____ fallacy assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

Most businesspeople in the United States schedule meetings with specific people and focus on a specific agenda for an allotted time. This is characteristic of a(n) _____ culture.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it illegal for:

Members of low uncertainty-avoidance cultures display:

The ecological fallacy refers to the belief that a generalized cultural value, such as individualism, does not apply equally to all members of that culture.

Which of the following terms is used to describe local job creation that results from foreign direct investment?

_____ has the highest masculinity score in Hofstede's research.

_____ is the study of how people use space to communicate.

Tariffs are basically taxes that governments impose on imports.

A mix of cultural tightness and looseness in a cross-cultural team may require a team leader and team members to create an environment with_____.

Extraction of excessive profits by global corporations is a potential host-country cost.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Filters