Question 1

What is a guideline / caution when working with Saudi Arabians on projects?

Accepted Answer

They never display feelings of

Question 2

Extreme weather conditions belong to which of the following major factor categories?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The phase of culture shock where you become frustrated with the inability to accomplish things as you are used to doing them is called __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Often project managers change practices, assumed to be inferior, from their home country in order to accommodate host-country nationals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following can help a project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk matrix 
B)  Priority matrix 
C)  Responsibility matrix 
D)  Gantt chart 
E)  Contingency matrix 
A)  Risk matrix 
B)  Priority matrix 
C)  Responsibility matrix 
D)  Gantt chart 
E)  Contingency matrix

Question 6

__________tend to idolize the self-made person who rises from poverty and adversity to become rich and successful.

Accepted Answer

A)  Saudis 
B)  Chinese 
C)  Irish 
D)  Americans 
E)  Italians 
A)  Saudis 
B)  Chinese 
C)  Irish 
D)  Americans 
E)  Italians

Question 7

The__________ tend to be less animated than Americans. They avoid open displays of affection and physical contact.

Accepted Answer

A)  Saudis 
B)  Chinese 
C)  Irish 
D)  British 
E)  Italians 
A)  Saudis 
B)  Chinese 
C)  Irish 
D)  British 
E)  Italians

Question 8

Communication difficulties due to language differences are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Many firms have developed formal screening procedures to help ensure the careful selection of personnel for international projects. What are four characteristics that organizations might use to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work?

Accepted Answer

They may look for work experience with c

Question 10

Inflation belongs to which of the following major factor categories?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Identify and briefly describe four of the six environmental factors affecting international projects.

Accepted Answer

Culture: customs, va

Question 12

The constraints imposed by national and local laws are part of the environmental factor termed infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In this culture, it is important never to display feelings of superiority because this makes others feel inferior, mutual respect is expected at all times, and a lot gets done by going through administrative channels. Which culture is being described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican 
B)  French 
C)  Arab 
D)  American 
E)  British 
A)  Mexican 
B)  French 
C)  Arab 
D)  American 
E)  British

Question 14

As a result of increased global terrorism the moving of personnel, materials, and equipment across international borders created border congestion with increased costs and time. This can be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The significance of personal relationships has created a system in which Mexicans are obligated to give preference to relatives and friends when hiring, contracting, procuring, and sharing business opportunities. This is referred to as the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manana 
B)  Gringo 
C)  Compadre 
D)  Quid pro quo 
E)  Nepotism 
A)  Manana 
B)  Gringo 
C)  Compadre 
D)  Quid pro quo 
E)  Nepotism

Question 16

A very good way to overcome culture shock is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore it. 
B)  find a good pub. 
C)  fully understand the language. 
D)  find a stress management technique that works for you. 
E)  stand firm. 
A)  ignore it. 
B)  find a good pub. 
C)  fully understand the language. 
D)  find a stress management technique that works for you. 
E)  stand firm.

Question 17

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves raising affective responses by the trainer to elicit cultural insightsis 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.

Question 18

Government corruption and political stability are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste would be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The phase of culture shock where you begin to function and communicate in the new culture is called __________.

Accepted Answer

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

What is a guideline / caution when working with Saudi Arabians on projects?

Extreme weather conditions belong to which of the following major factor categories?

The phase of culture shock where you become frustrated with the inability to accomplish things as you are used to doing them is called __________.

Often project managers change practices, assumed to be inferior, from their home country in order to accommodate host-country nationals.

Which of the following can help a project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project?

__________tend to idolize the self-made person who rises from poverty and adversity to become rich and successful.

The__________ tend to be less animated than Americans. They avoid open displays of affection and physical contact.

Communication difficulties due to language differences are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Many firms have developed formal screening procedures to help ensure the careful selection of personnel for international projects. What are four characteristics that organizations might use to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work?

Inflation belongs to which of the following major factor categories?

Identify and briefly describe four of the six environmental factors affecting international projects.

The constraints imposed by national and local laws are part of the environmental factor termed infrastructure.

In this culture, it is important never to display feelings of superiority because this makes others feel inferior, mutual respect is expected at all times, and a lot gets done by going through administrative channels. Which culture is being described?

As a result of increased global terrorism the moving of personnel, materials, and equipment across international borders created border congestion with increased costs and time. This can be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

The significance of personal relationships has created a system in which Mexicans are obligated to give preference to relatives and friends when hiring, contracting, procuring, and sharing business opportunities. This is referred to as the __________ system.

A very good way to overcome culture shock is to __________.

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves raising affective responses by the trainer to elicit cultural insightsis called _____.

Government corruption and political stability are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste would be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

The phase of culture shock where you begin to function and communicate in the new culture 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

What is a guideline / caution when working with Saudi Arabians on projects?

Extreme weather conditions belong to which of the following major factor categories?

The phase of culture shock where you become frustrated with the inability to accomplish things as you are used to doing them is called __________.

Often project managers change practices, assumed to be inferior, from their home country in order to accommodate host-country nationals.

Which of the following can help a project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project?

__________tend to idolize the self-made person who rises from poverty and adversity to become rich and successful.

The__________ tend to be less animated than Americans. They avoid open displays of affection and physical contact.

Communication difficulties due to language differences are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Many firms have developed formal screening procedures to help ensure the careful selection of personnel for international projects. What are four characteristics that organizations might use to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work?

Inflation belongs to which of the following major factor categories?

Identify and briefly describe four of the six environmental factors affecting international projects.

The constraints imposed by national and local laws are part of the environmental factor termed infrastructure.

In this culture, it is important never to display feelings of superiority because this makes others feel inferior, mutual respect is expected at all times, and a lot gets done by going through administrative channels. Which culture is being described?

As a result of increased global terrorism the moving of personnel, materials, and equipment across international borders created border congestion with increased costs and time. This can be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

The significance of personal relationships has created a system in which Mexicans are obligated to give preference to relatives and friends when hiring, contracting, procuring, and sharing business opportunities. This is referred to as the __________ system.

A very good way to overcome culture shock is to __________.

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves raising affective responses by the trainer to elicit cultural insightsis called _____.

Government corruption and political stability are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste would be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

The phase of culture shock where you begin to function and communicate in the new culture 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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