Question 1

Which models of motivation focus more on the conscious thought processes people use to select one behavior from among several?

Accepted Answer

A)  need-based models 
B)  process-based models 
C)  reinforcement models 
D)  perceptual models 
A)  need-based models 
B)  process-based models 
C)  reinforcement models 
D)  perceptual models

Question 2

Differences in goal orientation will affect leader behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ relies on personal power and focuses on motivation and communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administration 
B)  Management 
C)  Leadership 
D)  Supervision 
A)  Administration 
B)  Management 
C)  Leadership 
D)  Supervision

Question 4

Process-based models of motivation are those that attempt to identify the specific need or set of needs that result in motivated behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A team is any collection of people working together to accomplish a common purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is satisficing?

Accepted Answer

Satisficing suggests that mana

Question 7

Which models of motivation attempt to identify the specific need or set of needs that result in motivated behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  need-based models 
B)  process-based models 
C)  reinforcement models 
D)  perceptual models 
A)  need-based models 
B)  process-based models 
C)  reinforcement models 
D)  perceptual models

Question 8

In a study of stress among executives from 10 countries, executives from ________ experienced difficulties managing their stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  the United States 
C)  Germany 
D)  the United Kingdom 
A)  Japan 
B)  the United States 
C)  Germany 
D)  the United Kingdom

Question 9

Which of the following is a true statement based on research of McClelland's learned needs framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need for achievement exists only in developed cultures. 
B)  Individualistic cultures primarily promote the need for affiliation. 
C)  The need for achievement can be taught to people in different cultures. 
D)  Power-respecting cultures primarily promote the need for self-esteem. 
A)  The need for achievement exists only in developed cultures. 
B)  Individualistic cultures primarily promote the need for affiliation. 
C)  The need for achievement can be taught to people in different cultures. 
D)  Power-respecting cultures primarily promote the need for self-esteem.

Question 10

As an international manager, how would you make a decision using the normative model of decision making?

Accepted Answer

The normative model suggests that manage

Question 11

What personality trait refers to one's comfort level with relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  extroversion 
C)  openness 
D)  emotional stability 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  extroversion 
C)  openness 
D)  emotional stability

Question 12

Which theory says that behavior resulting in a positive outcome will likely be repeated under the same circumstances in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement model 
B)  hierarchy of needs 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  two-factor theory 
A)  reinforcement model 
B)  hierarchy of needs 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  two-factor theory

Question 13

What is the meaning of motivation? Why is it important for an international manager to understand motivation?

Accepted Answer

Motivation is the overall set of forces

Question 14

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is relevant in all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ is the set of processes by which an individual becomes aware of and interprets information about the environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental scanning 
B)  Perception 
C)  Attitude development 
D)  Stereotyping 
A)  Environmental scanning 
B)  Perception 
C)  Attitude development 
D)  Stereotyping

Question 16

Courtney seeks good jobs, is confident in her abilities, and gets a lot of intrinsic satisfaction from her accomplishments. She could be described as someone with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal locus of control 
B)  external locus of control 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  high self-efficacy 
A)  internal locus of control 
B)  external locus of control 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  high self-efficacy

Question 17

Which model of decision making suggests that managers apply logic and rationality in making the best decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  need-based 
B)  process-based 
C)  normative 
D)  descriptive 
A)  need-based 
B)  process-based 
C)  normative 
D)  descriptive

Question 18

What motivates managers and employees in both uncertainty-avoiding and uncertainty-accepting cultures? How do the differences between these types of cultures affect team dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Managers and employees in uncertainty-av

Question 19

Agreeableness refers to a person's ability to get along with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Gayle, a manager at Fargo Manufacturing, an MNE, needs to assemble a cross-cultural team for a product development project. Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to help Gayle assemble a high-performing team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will the team's normative behavior be promoted by formal or informal leaders? 
B)  Will the goal of the team have financial or quality-related outcomes? 
C)  What are the cultural backgrounds of potential team members? 
D)  What type of task will be assigned to the team? 
A)  Will the team's normative behavior be promoted by formal or informal leaders? 
B)  Will the goal of the team have financial or quality-related outcomes? 
C)  What are the cultural backgrounds of potential team members? 
D)  What type of task will be assigned to the team?

Which models of motivation focus more on the conscious thought processes people use to select one behavior from among several?

Differences in goal orientation will affect leader behavior.

________ relies on personal power and focuses on motivation and communication.

Process-based models of motivation are those that attempt to identify the specific need or set of needs that result in motivated behavior.

A team is any collection of people working together to accomplish a common purpose.

What is satisficing?

Which models of motivation attempt to identify the specific need or set of needs that result in motivated behavior?

In a study of stress among executives from 10 countries, executives from ________ experienced difficulties managing their stress.

Which of the following is a true statement based on research of McClelland's learned needs framework?

As an international manager, how would you make a decision using the normative model of decision making?

What personality trait refers to one's comfort level with relationships?

Which theory says that behavior resulting in a positive outcome will likely be repeated under the same circumstances in the future?

What is the meaning of motivation? Why is it important for an international manager to understand motivation?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is relevant in all cultures.

________ is the set of processes by which an individual becomes aware of and interprets information about the environment.

Courtney seeks good jobs, is confident in her abilities, and gets a lot of intrinsic satisfaction from her accomplishments. She could be described as someone with ________.

Which model of decision making suggests that managers apply logic and rationality in making the best decisions?

What motivates managers and employees in both uncertainty-avoiding and uncertainty-accepting cultures? How do the differences between these types of cultures affect team dynamics?

Agreeableness refers to a person's ability to get along with others.

Gayle, a manager at Fargo Manufacturing, an MNE, needs to assemble a cross-cultural team for a product development project. Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to help Gayle assemble a high-performing team?

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Exam 15: Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business

Which models of motivation focus more on the conscious thought processes people use to select one behavior from among several?

Differences in goal orientation will affect leader behavior.

________ relies on personal power and focuses on motivation and communication.

Process-based models of motivation are those that attempt to identify the specific need or set of needs that result in motivated behavior.

A team is any collection of people working together to accomplish a common purpose.

What is satisficing?

Which models of motivation attempt to identify the specific need or set of needs that result in motivated behavior?

In a study of stress among executives from 10 countries, executives from ________ experienced difficulties managing their stress.

Which of the following is a true statement based on research of McClelland's learned needs framework?

As an international manager, how would you make a decision using the normative model of decision making?

What personality trait refers to one's comfort level with relationships?

Which theory says that behavior resulting in a positive outcome will likely be repeated under the same circumstances in the future?

What is the meaning of motivation? Why is it important for an international manager to understand motivation?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is relevant in all cultures.

________ is the set of processes by which an individual becomes aware of and interprets information about the environment.

Courtney seeks good jobs, is confident in her abilities, and gets a lot of intrinsic satisfaction from her accomplishments. She could be described as someone with ________.

Which model of decision making suggests that managers apply logic and rationality in making the best decisions?

What motivates managers and employees in both uncertainty-avoiding and uncertainty-accepting cultures? How do the differences between these types of cultures affect team dynamics?

Agreeableness refers to a person's ability to get along with others.

Gayle, a manager at Fargo Manufacturing, an MNE, needs to assemble a cross-cultural team for a product development project. Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to help Gayle assemble a high-performing team?

An Overview of International Business

Global Marketplaces and Business Centers

Legal, Technological, Accounting, and Political Environments

The Role of Culture

Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business

International Trade and Investment

The International Monetary System and the Balance of Payments

Foreign Exchange and International Financial Markets

Formulation of National Trade Policies

International Cooperation Among Nations

International Strategic Management

Strategies for Analyzing and Entering Foreign Markets

International Strategic Alliances

International Organization Design and Control

International Marketing

International Operations Management

International Financial Management

International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

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