Question 1

Which of the following is most likely a true statement regarding the Mexican business culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work is a sacred duty for both men and women. 
B)  Group harmony at work is essential to success. 
C)  Workers are primarily focused on the future. 
D)  Leisure time is more important than work. 
A)  Work is a sacred duty for both men and women. 
B)  Group harmony at work is essential to success. 
C)  Workers are primarily focused on the future. 
D)  Leisure time is more important than work. D

Question 2

Assertiveness, materialism, and a lack of concern for others are considered ________ values by Hofstede.

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine 
B)  power distance 
C)  individualistic 
D)  collectivist 
A)  masculine 
B)  power distance 
C)  individualistic 
D)  collectivist A

Question 3

stereotyping should most likely be avoided by international managers because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  current variables of culture are grossly inaccurate 
B)  many cultures have diverse subcultures 
C)  many countries outlaw the practice 
D)  national culture is nonexistent 
A)  current variables of culture are grossly inaccurate 
B)  many cultures have diverse subcultures 
C)  many countries outlaw the practice 
D)  national culture is nonexistent B

Question 4

What are the four most common culturally-based variables that may cause problems for Americans in international management?

Accepted Answer

Time, change, materi

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to the expectations, norms, and holds held in common by employees of a specific company or institution?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural variable 
B)  societal culture 
C)  organizational culture 
D)  organizational system 
A)  cultural variable 
B)  societal culture 
C)  organizational culture 
D)  organizational system

Question 6

ACE is a large computer firm based in Virginia. ACE has five manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and is in the process of building a new facility in Brazil. ACE executives are considering which American managers should be sent to Brazil to run the new facility. Henry Phillips is the top candidate for the position in Brazil. Which of the following best supports the argument that Henry would be the most suitable manager for the ACE facility in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

A)  Henry calls daily department meetings to gather subordinates' feedback. 
B)  Henry tends to develop friendly, trusting relationships with his subordinates. 
C)  Henry maintains a professional distance from his subordinates by only discussing work issues. 
D)  Henry communicates in a blunt manner when providing feedback or direction to his subordinates. 
A)  Henry calls daily department meetings to gather subordinates' feedback. 
B)  Henry tends to develop friendly, trusting relationships with his subordinates. 
C)  Henry maintains a professional distance from his subordinates by only discussing work issues. 
D)  Henry communicates in a blunt manner when providing feedback or direction to his subordinates.

Question 7

What is the most likely reason that over half of the Saudi workforce consists of foreigners?

Accepted Answer

A)  high wage rates and low taxes for expatriates at Saudi-based MNEs 
B)  negative attitudes among Saudi Arabians regarding hard work 
C)  Saudi Arabia's tight restrictions on male and female workers 
D)  lack of Saudi government support for university training 
A)  high wage rates and low taxes for expatriates at Saudi-based MNEs 
B)  negative attitudes among Saudi Arabians regarding hard work 
C)  Saudi Arabia's tight restrictions on male and female workers 
D)  lack of Saudi government support for university training

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to assuming that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits, without regard to individual differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  diversifying 
B)  posturing 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  subsidizing 
A)  diversifying 
B)  posturing 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  subsidizing

Question 9

According to Harris and Moran, kinship systems refer to the influence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  workplace relations 
B)  religious activities 
C)  family relationships 
D)  informal groups 
A)  workplace relations 
B)  religious activities 
C)  family relationships 
D)  informal groups

Question 10

Why should international managers review cultural research studies?

Accepted Answer

Cultural research results, such as the G

Question 11

According to Hofstede's value dimensions, ________ is the extent to which subordinates accept a hierarchical system in a company.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  power distance 
C)  individualism 
D)  masculinity 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  power distance 
C)  individualism 
D)  masculinity

Question 12

The policy changes made by Royal Dutch Airlines serve as an illustration of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual leadership making significant improvements 
B)  ineffective cultural training leading to corporate losses 
C)  labor unions pressing corporations for cultural changes 
D)  organizational culture responding to national cultural values 
A)  individual leadership making significant improvements 
B)  ineffective cultural training leading to corporate losses 
C)  labor unions pressing corporations for cultural changes 
D)  organizational culture responding to national cultural values

Question 13

An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a cultural profile for that country or region in which the firm does business 
B)  assuming that American cultural styles and practices can be successfully transplanted 
C)  using stereotypes to develop cross-cultural understanding in a business setting 
D)  hiring locals rather than expatriates for management positions in overseas subsidiaries 
A)  creating a cultural profile for that country or region in which the firm does business 
B)  assuming that American cultural styles and practices can be successfully transplanted 
C)  using stereotypes to develop cross-cultural understanding in a business setting 
D)  hiring locals rather than expatriates for management positions in overseas subsidiaries

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of Arab culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  open admission of mistakes 
B)  indirect communication style 
C)  emphasis on hospitality 
D)  respect for others' self-image 
A)  open admission of mistakes 
B)  indirect communication style 
C)  emphasis on hospitality 
D)  respect for others' self-image

Question 15

Explain the significance of hierarchy in the Latin American culture.

Accepted Answer

Hierarchy prevails in all areas of life,

Question 16

What are some of the restrictions placed on women in Saudi Arabia? To what extent are women involved in economic and other activities in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Even though Saudi Arabia ratified an agr

Question 17

Sweden barring airlines from transmitting passenger information most likely illustrates the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependence on the Internet by Swedish citizens 
B)  lax enforcement of privacy rights in Sweden 
C)  importance of the Internet to international business 
D)  impact of culture on Internet usage 
A)  dependence on the Internet by Swedish citizens 
B)  lax enforcement of privacy rights in Sweden 
C)  importance of the Internet to international business 
D)  impact of culture on Internet usage

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT characterize the traditional Japanese business environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  strong working relationships 
B)  strong seniority systems 
C)  weak middle management 
D)  homogeneous value system 
A)  strong working relationships 
B)  strong seniority systems 
C)  weak middle management 
D)  homogeneous value system

Question 19

Societies such as Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines that accept strong hierarchical boss-subordinate relationships tend to score high on Hofstede's ________ dimension.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  collectivism 
C)  masculinity 
D)  power distance 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  collectivism 
C)  masculinity 
D)  power distance

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to having a working knowledge of the cultural variables affecting management decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  multicultural sensitivity 
B)  cultural accommodation 
C)  multicultural transfer 
D)  cultural intelligence 
A)  multicultural sensitivity 
B)  cultural accommodation 
C)  multicultural transfer 
D)  cultural intelligence

Which of the following is most likely a true statement regarding the Mexican business culture?

Assertiveness, materialism, and a lack of concern for others are considered ________ values by Hofstede.

stereotyping should most likely be avoided by international managers because ________.

What are the four most common culturally-based variables that may cause problems for Americans in international management?

Which of the following terms refers to the expectations, norms, and holds held in common by employees of a specific company or institution?

What is the most likely reason that over half of the Saudi workforce consists of foreigners?

Which of the following terms refers to assuming that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits, without regard to individual differences?

According to Harris and Moran, kinship systems refer to the influence of ________.

Why should international managers review cultural research studies?

According to Hofstede's value dimensions, ________ is the extent to which subordinates accept a hierarchical system in a company.

The policy changes made by Royal Dutch Airlines serve as an illustration of ________.

An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by ________.

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of Arab culture?

Explain the significance of hierarchy in the Latin American culture.

What are some of the restrictions placed on women in Saudi Arabia? To what extent are women involved in economic and other activities in Saudi Arabia?

Sweden barring airlines from transmitting passenger information most likely illustrates the ________.

Which of the following does NOT characterize the traditional Japanese business environment?

Societies such as Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines that accept strong hierarchical boss-subordinate relationships tend to score high on Hofstede's ________ dimension.

Which of the following terms refers to having a working knowledge of the cultural variables affecting management decisions?

Assessing the Environment Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence Social Responsibility and Ethics

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing Training and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 3: Understanding the Role of Culture

Which of the following is most likely a true statement regarding the Mexican business culture?

Assertiveness, materialism, and a lack of concern for others are considered ________ values by Hofstede.

stereotyping should most likely be avoided by international managers because ________.

What are the four most common culturally-based variables that may cause problems for Americans in international management?

Which of the following terms refers to the expectations, norms, and holds held in common by employees of a specific company or institution?

What is the most likely reason that over half of the Saudi workforce consists of foreigners?

Which of the following terms refers to assuming that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits, without regard to individual differences?

According to Harris and Moran, kinship systems refer to the influence of ________.

Why should international managers review cultural research studies?

According to Hofstede's value dimensions, ________ is the extent to which subordinates accept a hierarchical system in a company.

The policy changes made by Royal Dutch Airlines serve as an illustration of ________.

An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by ________.

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of Arab culture?

Explain the significance of hierarchy in the Latin American culture.

What are some of the restrictions placed on women in Saudi Arabia? To what extent are women involved in economic and other activities in Saudi Arabia?

Sweden barring airlines from transmitting passenger information most likely illustrates the ________.

Which of the following does NOT characterize the traditional Japanese business environment?

Societies such as Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines that accept strong hierarchical boss-subordinate relationships tend to score high on Hofstede's ________ dimension.

Which of the following terms refers to having a working knowledge of the cultural variables affecting management decisions?

Assessing the Environment Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence Social Responsibility and Ethics

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing Training and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

Filters