Question 1

According to Hofstede's research, there is a strong relationship among ________, wealth, and a political system with balanced power.

Accepted Answer

A)  low individualism 
B)  high individualism 
C)  low uncertainty avoidance 
D)  high power distance 
A)  low individualism 
B)  high individualism 
C)  low uncertainty avoidance 
D)  high power distance

Question 2

According to the GLOBE project, managers in which of the following countries are highly future-oriented but not assertive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Italy 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Switzerland 
D)  United States 
A)  Italy 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Switzerland 
D)  United States

Question 3

Convergence occurs when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  management styles evolve into entirely different styles over time 
B)  management styles become more similar to one another 
C)  managers agree to disagree on how to manage 
D)  employees and managers share similar values 
A)  management styles evolve into entirely different styles over time 
B)  management styles become more similar to one another 
C)  managers agree to disagree on how to manage 
D)  employees and managers share similar values

Question 4

What is the primary reason that high-end department stores operate in Saudi Arabia given the country's dress restrictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dress restrictions only apply to certain regions of Saudi Arabia. 
B)  Women wear designer clothes for public functions when abayas are not required. 
C)  Wealthy men and women in Saudi Arabia are interested in the latest fashion trends. 
D)  Saudi Arabia draws travelers from Europe who want the latest designer clothes at low prices. 
A)  Dress restrictions only apply to certain regions of Saudi Arabia. 
B)  Women wear designer clothes for public functions when abayas are not required. 
C)  Wealthy men and women in Saudi Arabia are interested in the latest fashion trends. 
D)  Saudi Arabia draws travelers from Europe who want the latest designer clothes at low prices.

Question 5

What has been the influence of Christianity on German culture?

Accepted Answer

Over 96% of Germany is Protestant or Cat

Question 6

Jane greatly values achievements and success. In contrast, Fred values harmony. Based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Jane is likely to come from a(n) ________ culture, while Fred is likely to come from a(n) ________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  high power distance; low power distance 
B)  high risk loving; low risk loving 
C)  individualistic; collectivist 
D)  collectivist; individualistic 
A)  high power distance; low power distance 
B)  high risk loving; low risk loving 
C)  individualistic; collectivist 
D)  collectivist; individualistic

Question 7

Managers from Taiwan, New Zealand, and Hong Kong tend to take initiative and have a sense of urgency and the confidence to get things done. According to the GLOBE project, such managers score high on the dimension of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  humane orientation 
B)  future orientation 
C)  performance orientation 
D)  assertiveness 
A)  humane orientation 
B)  future orientation 
C)  performance orientation 
D)  assertiveness

Question 8

Which of the Hofstede variables would be most closely responsible for the existence of formal rules and procedures within a given culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  uncertainty avoidance 
C)  masculinity 
D)  femininity 
A)  individualism 
B)  uncertainty avoidance 
C)  masculinity 
D)  femininity

Question 9

Which do you think will have the greater impact on firm performance in a cross-cultural setting: national variables (economic, legal, and political systems) or cultural variables (beliefs, values, and norms)? Why?

Accepted Answer

Macro-environmental variables such as ec

Question 10

According to the research of Harris and Moran, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  submissive 
B)  generous 
C)  informal 
D)  efficient 
A)  submissive 
B)  generous 
C)  informal 
D)  efficient

Question 11

According to Harris and Moran, what are the subsystems of every society? How do the subsystems relate to international management?

Accepted Answer

There are subsystems in a society which

Question 12

What are the characteristics of a universalist culture (such as the United States) vs. a particularist culture (such as China)?

Accepted Answer

A universalist culture applies rules and

Question 13

The main contribution of Harris and Moran's eight categories is to show how ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subsystems in a society affect an individual's behavior 
B)  stereotyping can be a useful tool for learning about cultures 
C)  subcultures are beginning to converge with broader cultures 
D)  global managers should adapt to subordinates from other cultures 
A)  subsystems in a society affect an individual's behavior 
B)  stereotyping can be a useful tool for learning about cultures 
C)  subcultures are beginning to converge with broader cultures 
D)  global managers should adapt to subordinates from other cultures

Question 14

Med-Tex is a large pharmaceutical firm based in Texas. Med-Tex has three manufacturing facilities in the U.S., and the firm wants to join other American pharmaceutical firms by expanding overseas. The firm's executives are evaluating locations across the world for the most suitable place to build the latest Med-Tex manufacturing facility. Which of the following best supports the argument that Med-Tex should build a new facility in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expanding into a similar culture reduces risks associated with different attitudes, values and communication styles. 
B)  Med-Tex's main competitor received government incentives for building a new manufacturing facility in the U.K. 
C)  Collectivist societies like Ireland encourage the individual achievement necessary for scientific advancements in pharmaceuticals. 
D)  Particularistic cultures apply rules and systems objectively, which is important within the Med-Tex organizational culture. 
A)  Expanding into a similar culture reduces risks associated with different attitudes, values and communication styles. 
B)  Med-Tex's main competitor received government incentives for building a new manufacturing facility in the U.K. 
C)  Collectivist societies like Ireland encourage the individual achievement necessary for scientific advancements in pharmaceuticals. 
D)  Particularistic cultures apply rules and systems objectively, which is important within the Med-Tex organizational culture.

Question 15

What are the characteristics of managers in specific cultures (such as the United States) vs. managers in diffuse cultures (such as China)?

Accepted Answer

Managers in specific cultures separate w

Question 16

If you are born and raised in an achievement society, your source of status will most likely be based upon your ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  father's occupation 
B)  age 
C)  level of education 
D)  gender 
A)  father's occupation 
B)  age 
C)  level of education 
D)  gender

Question 17

According to research, Koreans are best described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  driven to individual success 
B)  confrontational and strict 
C)  friendly and hard working 
D)  critical of poor performance 
A)  driven to individual success 
B)  confrontational and strict 
C)  friendly and hard working 
D)  critical of poor performance

Question 18

Research suggests that management teams are superior to individuals in their ability to make effective decisions. Given the underlying cultural characteristic of individualism in the U.S., will U.S. firms be able to develop teams that are as strong as those of their foreign competitors? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Cultures that favor group collectivism o

Question 19

What types of behavior by international managers would most likely be offensive in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

•Using disparaging or swear words and of

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the Japanese culture as it relates to international business functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working hard, persevering, and being patient are virtuous. 
B)  Spending time with family is more important than work. 
C)  Efforts should focus on the present rather than the future. 
D)  Individual success and achievement shows respect for self. 
A)  Working hard, persevering, and being patient are virtuous. 
B)  Spending time with family is more important than work. 
C)  Efforts should focus on the present rather than the future. 
D)  Individual success and achievement shows respect for self.

According to Hofstede's research, there is a strong relationship among ________, wealth, and a political system with balanced power.

According to the GLOBE project, managers in which of the following countries are highly future-oriented but not assertive?

Convergence occurs when ________.

What is the primary reason that high-end department stores operate in Saudi Arabia given the country's dress restrictions?

What has been the influence of Christianity on German culture?

Jane greatly values achievements and success. In contrast, Fred values harmony. Based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Jane is likely to come from a(n) culture, while Fred is likely to come from a(n) culture.

Managers from Taiwan, New Zealand, and Hong Kong tend to take initiative and have a sense of urgency and the confidence to get things done. According to the GLOBE project, such managers score high on the dimension of ________.

Which of the Hofstede variables would be most closely responsible for the existence of formal rules and procedures within a given culture?

Which do you think will have the greater impact on firm performance in a cross-cultural setting: national variables (economic, legal, and political systems) or cultural variables (beliefs, values, and norms)? Why?

According to the research of Harris and Moran, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most Americans?

According to Harris and Moran, what are the subsystems of every society? How do the subsystems relate to international management?

What are the characteristics of a universalist culture (such as the United States) vs. a particularist culture (such as China)?

The main contribution of Harris and Moran's eight categories is to show how ________.

What are the characteristics of managers in specific cultures (such as the United States) vs. managers in diffuse cultures (such as China)?

If you are born and raised in an achievement society, your source of status will most likely be based upon your ________.

According to research, Koreans are best described as ________.

What types of behavior by international managers would most likely be offensive in Saudi Arabia?

Which of the following best describes the Japanese culture as it relates to international business functions?

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

Exam 3: Understanding the Role of Culture

According to Hofstede's research, there is a strong relationship among ________, wealth, and a political system with balanced power.

According to the GLOBE project, managers in which of the following countries are highly future-oriented but not assertive?

Convergence occurs when ________.

What is the primary reason that high-end department stores operate in Saudi Arabia given the country's dress restrictions?

What has been the influence of Christianity on German culture?

Jane greatly values achievements and success. In contrast, Fred values harmony. Based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Jane is likely to come from a(n) ________ culture, while Fred is likely to come from a(n) ________ culture.

Managers from Taiwan, New Zealand, and Hong Kong tend to take initiative and have a sense of urgency and the confidence to get things done. According to the GLOBE project, such managers score high on the dimension of ________.

Which of the Hofstede variables would be most closely responsible for the existence of formal rules and procedures within a given culture?

Which do you think will have the greater impact on firm performance in a cross-cultural setting: national variables (economic, legal, and political systems) or cultural variables (beliefs, values, and norms)? Why?

According to the research of Harris and Moran, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most Americans?

According to Harris and Moran, what are the subsystems of every society? How do the subsystems relate to international management?

What are the characteristics of a universalist culture (such as the United States) vs. a particularist culture (such as China)?

The main contribution of Harris and Moran's eight categories is to show how ________.

What are the characteristics of managers in specific cultures (such as the United States) vs. managers in diffuse cultures (such as China)?

If you are born and raised in an achievement society, your source of status will most likely be based upon your ________.

According to research, Koreans are best described as ________.

What types of behavior by international managers would most likely be offensive in Saudi Arabia?

Which of the following best describes the Japanese culture as it relates to international business functions?

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

Jane greatly values achievements and success. In contrast, Fred values harmony. Based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Jane is likely to come from a(n) culture, while Fred is likely to come from a(n) culture.