Exam 16: International Projects

The natural psychological disorientation that most people suffer when they move into a different culture than their own is called __________.

Culture is a concept that encompasses all of the following EXCEPT

American project managers have earned a reputation abroad for being very good at understanding technology but not good at understanding

For most project managers, the biggest difference in managing an international project is operating in a national culture where projects are done differently, using different project management techniques and tools.

It is common practice to rely on __________, often natives who are foreign educated, to bridge the gap between cultures.

The requirement for women to cover head, arms, and legs and to be accompanied by another woman or man is an example of the environmental factor termed __________.

Which of the following is not a major security issue in conducting international projects?

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves realistic training simulations or scenarios is called _____.

Construction projects in Southeast Asia having to accommodate the monsoon season when rainfall can be as high as 50 inches per month is an example of the environmental factor termed __________.

A way for project managers to deal with the stress of culture shock is to redefine priorities and develop more realistic expectations as to what is possible.

__________ is a system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and customs that bind people together, creating shared meaning and a unique identity.

What is a stability zone? Why is it important? Provide an example of a stability zone that you might create.

When the new and unusual are welcomed you are experiencing which of the following stages of culture shock?

The phase of culture shock where you acquire a new perspective of what is possible and begin to regain confidence is called __________.

Needs for a project could include telecommunications, transportation, power, and availability of technically skilled talent. These are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Mexicans tend to be more cautious and want to spend more time discussing risks and potential problems that Americans might dismiss as improbable or irrelevant.

Because English is the international language for business, project managers can usually be just as successful without any training in the host country's language.

In this culture, preference is given to friends when hiring, contracting, procuring and sharing business opportunities. Family is also very important, and trustworthiness is often gauged by the level of loyalty and attention one devotes to their family. Which culture is being described?

Most of the time project managers can use practices that work in their home country on projects in a foreign country.

When you start to overcome your sense of isolation and figure out how to get things done in the new culture, you are in the gradual adjustment cycle of culture shock.