Question 1

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general__________ and the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture, way Americans are perceived 
B)  way Americans are perceived, culture 
C)  pace of life, way Americans are perceived 
D)  pace of life, punctuality of people 
E)  way Americans are perceived, pace of life 
A)  culture, way Americans are perceived 
B)  way Americans are perceived, culture 
C)  pace of life, way Americans are perceived 
D)  pace of life, punctuality of people 
E)  way Americans are perceived, pace of life

Question 2

Many outsiders consider the Chinese system of guanxi to be like nepotism where decisions are made based on family ties instead of an objective assessment of ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a guideline / caution when working with the French on projects?

Accepted Answer

They value punctuality, neatne

Question 4

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general pace of life and understanding the punctuality of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The following are ways of coping with culture shock EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  keep expectations high. 
B)  create a stability zone. 
C)  practice meditation. 
D)  keep a journal. 
E)  engage in regular exercise. 
A)  keep expectations high. 
B)  create a stability zone. 
C)  practice meditation. 
D)  keep a journal. 
E)  engage in regular exercise.

Question 6

What is a guideline / caution when working with the Chinese on projects?

Accepted Answer

They are slow in formulating a plan but

Question 7

What role does an intermediary play in assisting international project managers?

Accepted Answer

It is common practice for proj

Question 8

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a risk matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a__________ matrix.

Accepted Answer

A)  risk 
B)  responsibility assignment 
C)  weak 
D)  balanced 
E)  strong 
A)  risk 
B)  responsibility assignment 
C)  weak 
D)  balanced 
E)  strong

Question 10

Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments;__________ can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexicans 
B)  Germans 
C)  French 
D)  British 
E)  Canadian 
A)  Mexicans 
B)  Germans 
C)  French 
D)  British 
E)  Canadian

Question 11

In general, the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country, the more intensive the training should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In an effort to manage the stress of coping with culture shock, one can create a__________ zone or an environment that closely relates to home.

Accepted Answer

A)  simulated 
B)  home-like 
C)  familiar cultural 
D)  common culture 
E)  stability 
A)  simulated 
B)  home-like 
C)  familiar cultural 
D)  common culture 
E)  stability

Question 13

When your initial enthusiasm is exhausted, and you begin to notice that differences are greater than you first imagined, you are in the__________ stage of culture shock.

Accepted Answer

A)  honeymoon 
B)  irritability and hostility 
C)  gradual adjustment 
D)  adaptation 
E)  fully conformed 
A)  honeymoon 
B)  irritability and hostility 
C)  gradual adjustment 
D)  adaptation 
E)  fully conformed

Question 14

Exchange rates, inflation, and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal / political 
B)  Security 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Economic 
A)  Legal / political 
B)  Security 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Economic

Question 15

In __________, it is an associated cultural belief that destiny depends more on the will of a supreme being than on the behavior of individuals. A higher power dictates the outcome of important events, so individual action is of little consequence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Saudi Arabia 
B)  America 
C)  United Kingdom 
D)  Italy 
E)  Brazil 
A)  Saudi Arabia 
B)  America 
C)  United Kingdom 
D)  Italy 
E)  Brazil

Question 16

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

Accepted Answer

A)  language differences. 
B)  adapting to the general pace of life. 
C)  local business practices. 
D)  discrimination. 
E)  becoming familiar with local laws and regulations. 
A)  language differences. 
B)  adapting to the general pace of life. 
C)  local business practices. 
D)  discrimination. 
E)  becoming familiar with local laws and regulations.

Question 17

One factor that is often underestimated until project personnel actually arrive at a foreign destination is the geography of the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Customs, values, and philosophies belong to which of the following major factor categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal / political factors 
B)  Culture factors 
C)  Geography factors 
D)  Economic factors 
E)  Infrastructure factors 
A)  Legal / political factors 
B)  Culture factors 
C)  Geography factors 
D)  Economic factors 
E)  Infrastructure factors

Question 19

Expatriate project managers should operate within the laws and regulations of their home country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves the learning of informational skills in a lecture setting is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral / experiential approach. 
B)  affective approach. 
C)  information-giving approach. 
D)  Lemple-Huffman approach. 
E)  cross-cultural sharing approach. 
A)  behavioral / experiential approach. 
B)  affective approach. 
C)  information-giving approach. 
D)  Lemple-Huffman approach. 
E)  cross-cultural sharing approach.

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general and the .

Many outsiders consider the Chinese system of guanxi to be like nepotism where decisions are made based on family ties instead of an objective assessment of ability.

What is a guideline / caution when working with the French on projects?

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general pace of life and understanding the punctuality of people.

The following are ways of coping with culture shock EXCEPT

What is a guideline / caution when working with the Chinese on projects?

What role does an intermediary play in assisting international project managers?

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a risk matrix.

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a__________ matrix.

Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments;__________ can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.

In general, the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country, the more intensive the training should be.

In an effort to manage the stress of coping with culture shock, one can create a__________ zone or an environment that closely relates to home.

When your initial enthusiasm is exhausted, and you begin to notice that differences are greater than you first imagined, you are in the__________ stage of culture shock.

Exchange rates, inflation, and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

In __________, it is an associated cultural belief that destiny depends more on the will of a supreme being than on the behavior of individuals. A higher power dictates the outcome of important events, so individual action is of little consequence.

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

One factor that is often underestimated until project personnel actually arrive at a foreign destination is the geography of the country.

Customs, values, and philosophies belong to which of the following major factor categories?

Expatriate project managers should operate within the laws and regulations of their home country.

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves the learning of informational skills in a lecture setting is called __________.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

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Exam 16: International Projects

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general__________ and the __________.

Many outsiders consider the Chinese system of guanxi to be like nepotism where decisions are made based on family ties instead of an objective assessment of ability.

What is a guideline / caution when working with the French on projects?

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general pace of life and understanding the punctuality of people.

The following are ways of coping with culture shock EXCEPT

What is a guideline / caution when working with the Chinese on projects?

What role does an intermediary play in assisting international project managers?

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a risk matrix.

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a__________ matrix.

Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments;__________ can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.

In general, the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country, the more intensive the training should be.

In an effort to manage the stress of coping with culture shock, one can create a__________ zone or an environment that closely relates to home.

When your initial enthusiasm is exhausted, and you begin to notice that differences are greater than you first imagined, you are in the__________ stage of culture shock.

Exchange rates, inflation, and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

In __________, it is an associated cultural belief that destiny depends more on the will of a supreme being than on the behavior of individuals. A higher power dictates the outcome of important events, so individual action is of little consequence.

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

One factor that is often underestimated until project personnel actually arrive at a foreign destination is the geography of the country.

Customs, values, and philosophies belong to which of the following major factor categories?

Expatriate project managers should operate within the laws and regulations of their home country.

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves the learning of informational skills in a lecture setting is called __________.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

Filters

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general and the .