Question 1

The ____ GLOBE cultural dimension revolves around the level of power that leaders have over others.

Accepted Answer

A)  assertiveness 
B)  collectivism 
C)  power distance 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  hierarchy orientation 
A)  assertiveness 
B)  collectivism 
C)  power distance 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  hierarchy orientation

Question 2

The leading reason for the comparatively high failure rate of U.S. managers on foreign assignments is

Accepted Answer

A)  poor job performance. 
B)  excessive aggressiveness. 
C)  emotional immaturity. 
D)  poor language ability. 
E)  inability of a spouse to adjust. 
A)  poor job performance. 
B)  excessive aggressiveness. 
C)  emotional immaturity. 
D)  poor language ability. 
E)  inability of a spouse to adjust.

Question 3

The three managerial attitudes toward international operations, according to Howard Perlmutter, are ethnocentric, geocentric, and _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  concentric. 
B)  multicentric. 
C)  extocentric. 
D)  endocentric. 
E)  polycentric. 
A)  concentric. 
B)  multicentric. 
C)  extocentric. 
D)  endocentric. 
E)  polycentric.

Question 4

In the Chinese business culture today, they are very unlikely to engage in entrepreneurship or risk taking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cross-border mergers are an infrequently used form of direct foreign investment because of differing languages and cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Japanese is a situational language and the way something is said differs with the relationship between speaker, listener, or the person about whom they are speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

North American women have enjoyed above-average success on foreign assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A company's global advertising program is greatly enhanced by ethnocentric attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the GLOBE leadership matrix, which two leadership styles have the greatest cross-cultural applicability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team-oriented and humane-oriented 
B)  Charismatic/value based and team-oriented 
C)  Humane-oriented and self-protective 
D)  Self-protective and charismatic/value based 
E)  Team-oriented and participative 
A)  Team-oriented and humane-oriented 
B)  Charismatic/value based and team-oriented 
C)  Humane-oriented and self-protective 
D)  Self-protective and charismatic/value based 
E)  Team-oriented and participative

Question 10

Which attitude is necessary in today's competitive global marketplace, according to the author?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Multinational 
C)  Polycentric 
D)  Low-context 
E)  Geocentric 
A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Multinational 
C)  Polycentric 
D)  Low-context 
E)  Geocentric

Question 11

Managers who are world-oriented are said to have polycentric attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Foreign direct investment is always the first stage in the internationalization process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People from high-context countries, such as Japan, rely heavily on nonverbal cues when communicating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People from individualistic cultures, such as the United States and Canada, put loyalty to family, friends, and organizations before self-interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is recommended as the best approach to expatriate staffing programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrated selection-orientation-repatriation 
B)  English language instruction 
C)  Try-it-and-see 
D)  Sink-or-swim 
E)  Same as domestic staffing program 
A)  Integrated selection-orientation-repatriation 
B)  English language instruction 
C)  Try-it-and-see 
D)  Sink-or-swim 
E)  Same as domestic staffing program

Question 16

Cultural intelligence partly involves impression management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following, by definition, does not help make up societal culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  income 
B)  Norms 
C)  Attitudes 
D)  Taboos 
E)  Customs 
A)  income 
B)  Norms 
C)  Attitudes 
D)  Taboos 
E)  Customs

Question 18

In the changing global workplace there are several myths that persist about the Chinese business culture. Which of the following statements is most accurate about Chinese managers and businesspeople today?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are very reluctant to take on any risk or get involved with entrepreneurship. 
B)  They will only give individual opinions or brainstorm openly when senior management is present. 
C)  They are long-term deliberators 
D)  They are more comfortable stepping out of the box, engaging in entrepreneurship and increased risk taking. 
E)  They thrive on offering individual opinions regardless of who is present and they no longer work in groups or teams. 
A)  They are very reluctant to take on any risk or get involved with entrepreneurship. 
B)  They will only give individual opinions or brainstorm openly when senior management is present. 
C)  They are long-term deliberators 
D)  They are more comfortable stepping out of the box, engaging in entrepreneurship and increased risk taking. 
E)  They thrive on offering individual opinions regardless of who is present and they no longer work in groups or teams.

Question 19

The ritual of exchanging business cards is a social necessity in high-context Japan, and failing to read a card you have been given can be a grave insult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A foreign visitor from a polychronic culture has a 10
a.m. appointment with you. Will the person probably be early or late?

Accepted Answer

Allowing for individual except

The ____ GLOBE cultural dimension revolves around the level of power that leaders have over others.

The leading reason for the comparatively high failure rate of U.S. managers on foreign assignments is

The three managerial attitudes toward international operations, according to Howard Perlmutter, are ethnocentric, geocentric, and _______.

In the Chinese business culture today, they are very unlikely to engage in entrepreneurship or risk taking.

Cross-border mergers are an infrequently used form of direct foreign investment because of differing languages and cultures.

Japanese is a situational language and the way something is said differs with the relationship between speaker, listener, or the person about whom they are speaking.

North American women have enjoyed above-average success on foreign assignments.

A company's global advertising program is greatly enhanced by ethnocentric attitudes.

According to the GLOBE leadership matrix, which two leadership styles have the greatest cross-cultural applicability?

Which attitude is necessary in today's competitive global marketplace, according to the author?

Managers who are world-oriented are said to have polycentric attitudes.

Foreign direct investment is always the first stage in the internationalization process.

People from high-context countries, such as Japan, rely heavily on nonverbal cues when communicating.

People from individualistic cultures, such as the United States and Canada, put loyalty to family, friends, and organizations before self-interests.

What is recommended as the best approach to expatriate staffing programs?

Cultural intelligence partly involves impression management.

Which of the following, by definition, does not help make up societal culture?

In the changing global workplace there are several myths that persist about the Chinese business culture. Which of the following statements is most accurate about Chinese managers and businesspeople today?

The ritual of exchanging business cards is a social necessity in high-context Japan, and failing to read a card you have been given can be a grave insult.

A foreign visitor from a polychronic culture has a 10 a.m. appointment with you. Will the person probably be early or late?

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Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

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Communicating in the Internet Age

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The ____ GLOBE cultural dimension revolves around the level of power that leaders have over others.

The leading reason for the comparatively high failure rate of U.S. managers on foreign assignments is

The three managerial attitudes toward international operations, according to Howard Perlmutter, are ethnocentric, geocentric, and _______.

In the Chinese business culture today, they are very unlikely to engage in entrepreneurship or risk taking.

Cross-border mergers are an infrequently used form of direct foreign investment because of differing languages and cultures.

Japanese is a situational language and the way something is said differs with the relationship between speaker, listener, or the person about whom they are speaking.

North American women have enjoyed above-average success on foreign assignments.

A company's global advertising program is greatly enhanced by ethnocentric attitudes.

According to the GLOBE leadership matrix, which two leadership styles have the greatest cross-cultural applicability?

Which attitude is necessary in today's competitive global marketplace, according to the author?

Managers who are world-oriented are said to have polycentric attitudes.

Foreign direct investment is always the first stage in the internationalization process.

People from high-context countries, such as Japan, rely heavily on nonverbal cues when communicating.

People from individualistic cultures, such as the United States and Canada, put loyalty to family, friends, and organizations before self-interests.

What is recommended as the best approach to expatriate staffing programs?

Cultural intelligence partly involves impression management.

Which of the following, by definition, does not help make up societal culture?

In the changing global workplace there are several myths that persist about the Chinese business culture. Which of the following statements is most accurate about Chinese managers and businesspeople today?

The ritual of exchanging business cards is a social necessity in high-context Japan, and failing to read a card you have been given can be a grave insult.

A foreign visitor from a polychronic culture has a 10 a.m. appointment with you. Will the person probably be early or late?

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