Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of collectivism?

Accepted Answer

A)  high emotional independence 
B)  value for individual decisions 
C)  emphasis on individual achievement 
D)  group membership 
A)  high emotional independence 
B)  value for individual decisions 
C)  emphasis on individual achievement 
D)  group membership

Question 2

Explain the importance of the institutional environment.

Accepted Answer

Higher rates of economic growth of a cou

Question 3

A country's institutional environment consists of its rules,policies,and enforcement processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Countries emphasizing feminine traits value ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  activities that lead to success 
B)  activities that lead to money 
C)  activities that lead to possessions 
D)  activities that enhance quality of life 
A)  activities that lead to success 
B)  activities that lead to money 
C)  activities that lead to possessions 
D)  activities that enhance quality of life

Question 5

Which of the following is likely to be an advantage for the licensor in a licensing arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A)  low cost and little risk 
B)  major returns on investment irrespective of sales 
C)  strict control over the use of its product and brand name 
D)  low royalty percentages 
A)  low cost and little risk 
B)  major returns on investment irrespective of sales 
C)  strict control over the use of its product and brand name 
D)  low royalty percentages

Question 6

In a globally focused organization,strategic decisions are made in the branch offices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In ________,people pay close attention to the situation and its various elements.

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance 
B)  individualism 
C)  gender focus 
D)  high-context cultures 
A)  power distance 
B)  individualism 
C)  gender focus 
D)  high-context cultures

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the cultural context?

Accepted Answer

A)  In high-context cultures, contextual variables have much less impact on the determination of appropriate behaviors. 
B)  In low-context cultures, people pay close attention to the situation and its various elements. 
C)  In low-context cultures, the situation may or may not affect what is considered appropriate behavior. 
D)  In low-context cultures, the context has a significant influence on this judgment. 
A)  In high-context cultures, contextual variables have much less impact on the determination of appropriate behaviors. 
B)  In low-context cultures, people pay close attention to the situation and its various elements. 
C)  In low-context cultures, the situation may or may not affect what is considered appropriate behavior. 
D)  In low-context cultures, the context has a significant influence on this judgment.

Question 9

MGN is company that manufactures hardware,headquartered in London,UK.The company strives to be simultaneously centralized and decentralized.As such,its goal is to achieve global efficiency while maintaining local market responsiveness.Which approach is the organization following?

Accepted Answer

A)  transnational focus 
B)  state focus 
C)  region-country focus 
D)  global focus 
A)  transnational focus 
B)  state focus 
C)  region-country focus 
D)  global focus

Question 10

Cluster 1 countries largely consist of developing and transition economies that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are low on monetary policies 
B)  have strong physical infrastructures 
C)  have balanced regulatory controls and political rights 
D)  are high in regulatory control and low in political rights 
A)  are low on monetary policies 
B)  have strong physical infrastructures 
C)  have balanced regulatory controls and political rights 
D)  are high in regulatory control and low in political rights

Question 11

An organization using a region-country focus is highly decentralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In low-context cultures,the situation itself may or may not affect what is considered to be appropriate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A ________ is often called a "Greenfield venture."

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic alliance 
B)  licensing arrangement 
C)  wholly-owned subsidiary 
D)  cross-border acquisition 
A)  strategic alliance 
B)  licensing arrangement 
C)  wholly-owned subsidiary 
D)  cross-border acquisition

Question 14

In a steel mill in Japan,all tasks take place only after careful planning.The employees rely on the rules,laws,and regulations set by the authorities.They proceed to make changes step by step.The managers of the mill believe this reduces risks to a minimum.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism 
B)  individualism 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  group membership 
A)  collectivism 
B)  individualism 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  group membership

Which of the following is a characteristic of collectivism?

Explain the importance of the institutional environment.

A country's institutional environment consists of its rules,policies,and enforcement processes.

Countries emphasizing feminine traits value ________.

Which of the following is likely to be an advantage for the licensor in a licensing arrangement?

In a globally focused organization,strategic decisions are made in the branch offices.

In ________,people pay close attention to the situation and its various elements.

Which of the following is true about the cultural context?

MGN is company that manufactures hardware,headquartered in London,UK.The company strives to be simultaneously centralized and decentralized.As such,its goal is to achieve global efficiency while maintaining local market responsiveness.Which approach is the organization following?

Cluster 1 countries largely consist of developing and transition economies that ________.

An organization using a region-country focus is highly decentralized.

In low-context cultures,the situation itself may or may not affect what is considered to be appropriate behavior.

A ________ is often called a "Greenfield venture."

In a steel mill in Japan,all tasks take place only after careful planning.The employees rely on the rules,laws,and regulations set by the authorities.They proceed to make changes step by step.The managers of the mill believe this reduces risks to a minimum.This is an example of ________.

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

Exam 3: International Management and Globalization

Which of the following is a characteristic of collectivism?

Explain the importance of the institutional environment.

A country's institutional environment consists of its rules,policies,and enforcement processes.

Countries emphasizing feminine traits value ________.

Which of the following is likely to be an advantage for the licensor in a licensing arrangement?

In a globally focused organization,strategic decisions are made in the branch offices.

In ________,people pay close attention to the situation and its various elements.

Which of the following is true about the cultural context?

MGN is company that manufactures hardware,headquartered in London,UK.The company strives to be simultaneously centralized and decentralized.As such,its goal is to achieve global efficiency while maintaining local market responsiveness.Which approach is the organization following?

Cluster 1 countries largely consist of developing and transition economies that ________.

An organization using a region-country focus is highly decentralized.

In low-context cultures,the situation itself may or may not affect what is considered to be appropriate behavior.

A ________ is often called a "Greenfield venture."

In a steel mill in Japan,all tasks take place only after careful planning.The employees rely on the rules,laws,and regulations set by the authorities.They proceed to make changes step by step.The managers of the mill believe this reduces risks to a minimum.This is an example of ________.

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

Filters