Question 1

World-oriented managers have what kind of attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Universal 
C)  Cross-cultural 
D)  Geocentric 
E)  Polychronic 
A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Universal 
C)  Cross-cultural 
D)  Geocentric 
E)  Polychronic D

Question 2

Societal culture acts as a social glue which is made up of norms, values, attitudes, role expectations, taboos, symbols, heroes, beliefs, morals, customs, and rituals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The ethnocentric orientation is based on the assumption that, because cultures are so different, local managers know what is best for their operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to experts, global managers should _______ in order to have successful joint venture/strategic alliances?

Accepted Answer

A)  learn fast 
B)  don't ask, don't tell 
C)  trade managers 
D)  don't compete 
E)  teach everyone English 
A)  learn fast 
B)  don't ask, don't tell 
C)  trade managers 
D)  don't compete 
E)  teach everyone English

Question 5

An ethnocentric German CEO would insist that German be spoken in all the firm's worldwide offices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A foreign assignment should be viewed as a temporary and separate detour in one's career path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Congratulations! You are an international business consultant who has been hired by Daisy's Cosmetology Products Inc to educate them about the various options they have available to them to achieve their goal to grow their business by participating in the global marketplace. Daisy's has a patent on the most amazing hair dryer in the world. Describe the six stages of the internationalization process for and specifically discuss what would be involved if they decided to start with licensing.

Accepted Answer

Important to note that stages may be ski

Question 8

If the head of an Italy-based multinational corporation insists that Italian be the official company language in all daily operations around the world, that manager is

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentric. 
B)  regional. 
C)  monochronic. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  polycentric. 
A)  ethnocentric. 
B)  regional. 
C)  monochronic. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  polycentric.

Question 9

Among the different attitudes toward international operations, only a polycentric attitude will help managers become effective global competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A typical characteristic of polycentric organizations is vigorous communication between foreign subsidiaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Culture involves actual behavior, not taken-for-granted assumptions about behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Spoken and written words convey comparatively little meaning in low-context countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Licensing agreements in foreign countries provide companies with the necessary authorization to produce and/or market a given product within a specified territory in return for a fee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Imagine that you are the manager for a global company. You are responsible for selecting who will be assigned to work at your foreign office locations. What are the four leading reasons why American employees go home early from foreign assignments? What needs to be done to improve this situation? How can improve the odds for your expatriates?

Accepted Answer

The four leading reasons are "not perfor

Question 15

A multinational venture centrally managed from a specific country is called a global company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Howard Perlmutter said what really counts is management's attitude toward its foreign operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which cross-cultural training technique is best, according to research evidence of U.S. managers working in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensitivity training 
B)  In-country experience 
C)  Intensive language instruction 
D)  Hands-on role-playing 
E)  Combination of documentary and interpersonal training 
A)  Sensitivity training 
B)  In-country experience 
C)  Intensive language instruction 
D)  Hands-on role-playing 
E)  Combination of documentary and interpersonal training

Question 18

Global corporations are included in the direct foreign investment stage of internationalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

People from European-based cultures typically view people from Asian cultures as

Accepted Answer

A)  money-hungry 
B)  aggressive 
C)  quiet and hard to figure out 
D)  impulsive 
E)  rude 
A)  money-hungry 
B)  aggressive 
C)  quiet and hard to figure out 
D)  impulsive 
E)  rude

Question 20

China now makes up _________ percent of the world's population and is responsible for _______percent of the world's exports.

Accepted Answer

A)  10; 10 
B)  20; 20 
C)  10; 20 
D)  20; 10 
E)  15; 15 
A)  10; 10 
B)  20; 20 
C)  10; 20 
D)  20; 10 
E)  15; 15

World-oriented managers have what kind of attitude?

Societal culture acts as a social glue which is made up of norms, values, attitudes, role expectations, taboos, symbols, heroes, beliefs, morals, customs, and rituals.

The ethnocentric orientation is based on the assumption that, because cultures are so different, local managers know what is best for their operations.

According to experts, global managers should _______ in order to have successful joint venture/strategic alliances?

An ethnocentric German CEO would insist that German be spoken in all the firm's worldwide offices.

A foreign assignment should be viewed as a temporary and separate detour in one's career path.

If the head of an Italy-based multinational corporation insists that Italian be the official company language in all daily operations around the world, that manager is

Among the different attitudes toward international operations, only a polycentric attitude will help managers become effective global competitors.

A typical characteristic of polycentric organizations is vigorous communication between foreign subsidiaries.

Culture involves actual behavior, not taken-for-granted assumptions about behavior.

Spoken and written words convey comparatively little meaning in low-context countries.

Licensing agreements in foreign countries provide companies with the necessary authorization to produce and/or market a given product within a specified territory in return for a fee.

A multinational venture centrally managed from a specific country is called a global company.

Howard Perlmutter said what really counts is management's attitude toward its foreign operations.

Which cross-cultural training technique is best, according to research evidence of U.S. managers working in South Korea?

Global corporations are included in the direct foreign investment stage of internationalization.

People from European-based cultures typically view people from Asian cultures as

China now makes up ___ percent of the world's population and is responsible for _percent of the world's exports.

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The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

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Exam 4: International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

World-oriented managers have what kind of attitude?

Societal culture acts as a social glue which is made up of norms, values, attitudes, role expectations, taboos, symbols, heroes, beliefs, morals, customs, and rituals.

The ethnocentric orientation is based on the assumption that, because cultures are so different, local managers know what is best for their operations.

According to experts, global managers should _______ in order to have successful joint venture/strategic alliances?

An ethnocentric German CEO would insist that German be spoken in all the firm's worldwide offices.

A foreign assignment should be viewed as a temporary and separate detour in one's career path.

If the head of an Italy-based multinational corporation insists that Italian be the official company language in all daily operations around the world, that manager is

Among the different attitudes toward international operations, only a polycentric attitude will help managers become effective global competitors.

A typical characteristic of polycentric organizations is vigorous communication between foreign subsidiaries.

Culture involves actual behavior, not taken-for-granted assumptions about behavior.

Spoken and written words convey comparatively little meaning in low-context countries.

Licensing agreements in foreign countries provide companies with the necessary authorization to produce and/or market a given product within a specified territory in return for a fee.

A multinational venture centrally managed from a specific country is called a global company.

Howard Perlmutter said what really counts is management's attitude toward its foreign operations.

Which cross-cultural training technique is best, according to research evidence of U.S. managers working in South Korea?

Global corporations are included in the direct foreign investment stage of internationalization.

People from European-based cultures typically view people from Asian cultures as

China now makes up _________ percent of the world's population and is responsible for _______percent of the world's exports.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

Filters

China now makes up ___ percent of the world's population and is responsible for _percent of the world's exports.