Question 1

____ refers to the ability to interpret and act in appropriate ways in unfamiliar cultural surroundings.

Accepted Answer

A)  Global awareness 
B)  International empathy 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Cultural intelligence 
E)  Intelligence quotient 
A)  Global awareness 
B)  International empathy 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Cultural intelligence 
E)  Intelligence quotient

Question 2

An excellent substitute for knowing a foreign language is using an electronic translator, particularly in countries like Japan where the language is very complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

U.S. computer-chip maker Intel, recently spent 1.4 billion for Inineon Technologies AG's communications unit in Germany. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  travelers and settlers becoming one. 
B)  a joint venture. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  a cross-border merger. 
E)  a polycentric attitude. 
A)  travelers and settlers becoming one. 
B)  a joint venture. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  a cross-border merger. 
E)  a polycentric attitude.

Question 4

Simple Touch Footwear
Simple Touch Footwear, an American company that specializes in manufacturing shoes for women, has been producing shoes in the United States and selling them in foreign countries. Carla, the company's operations VP, feels that they should purchase a company in India to produce and market shoes to the Asian market. Carla argues that Simple Touch Footwear can get all the necessary personnel from headquarters to run the Indian operation so that tight control can be maintained. However, Nataryan, the marketing director born in India, argues that given the cultural differences, the company should hire only Indian nationals for the Indian subsidiary. Jerry, the company CEO, feels that Simple Touch Footwear should evolve into a company with a more geocentric attitude by hiring and developing the best people from all over the world.
-Refer to Simple Touch Footwear. Jerry's attitude toward international operations can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  regiocentric. 
B)  ethnocentric. 
C)  polycentric. 
D)  culturally domestic. 
E)  geocentric. 
A)  regiocentric. 
B)  ethnocentric. 
C)  polycentric. 
D)  culturally domestic. 
E)  geocentric.

Question 5

People are expected to communicate their precise intended meaning through written and spoken words in low-context cultures, such as Great Britain and Germany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Culture is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the meaning of life. 
B)  prejudice. 
C)  universal language. 
D)  taken-for-granted assumptions. 
E)  native language. 
A)  the meaning of life. 
B)  prejudice. 
C)  universal language. 
D)  taken-for-granted assumptions. 
E)  native language.

Question 7

Cassandra, from Greece, likes to work at her own pace. She hates scheduling her work and does not worry if she misses a deadline. Cassandra exhibits what orientation toward time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal 
B)  Regressive 
C)  Alphasystemic 
D)  Monochronic 
E)  Polychronic 
A)  Informal 
B)  Regressive 
C)  Alphasystemic 
D)  Monochronic 
E)  Polychronic

Question 8

In polychronic cultures, everyone is assumed to be on the same clock and time is treated as money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A transnational company, by definition, is a multinational venture centrally managed from a specific country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Generally, host country governments tend to look favorably on a greater degree of

Accepted Answer

A)  United Nations involvement. 
B)  foreign country control. 
C)  sensitivity training. 
D)  hands-on role playing. 
E)  local control. 
A)  United Nations involvement. 
B)  foreign country control. 
C)  sensitivity training. 
D)  hands-on role playing. 
E)  local control.

Question 11

Which of the following is the top-ranking need in Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, and Japan, according to Geert Hofstede's research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Self-actualization 
C)  Physiological 
D)  Security 
E)  Self-esteem 
A)  Social 
B)  Self-actualization 
C)  Physiological 
D)  Security 
E)  Self-esteem

Question 12

When discussing a deal during an informal gathering with business associates from the Middle East, an American is likely to be uncomfortable with

Accepted Answer

A)  rigid time schedules. 
B)  too much food. 
C)  people standing too close. 
D)  excessive informality. 
E)  no eye contact. 
A)  rigid time schedules. 
B)  too much food. 
C)  people standing too close. 
D)  excessive informality. 
E)  no eye contact.

Question 13

When selecting someone for a foreign assignment, it is a good idea to put the person's entire family through predeparture training and orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In one study, Russian workers responded very favorably to Western-style participative leadership, primarily because of their nation's recent move toward democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dustin is the president of an international bank and he is interested in finding out how employees in different global locations prefer to be rewarded for excellence and improvement. Which GLOBE project cultural dimension does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passiveness 
B)  Gender equality 
C)  Motivation orientation 
D)  Future orientation 
E)  Performance orientation 
A)  Passiveness 
B)  Gender equality 
C)  Motivation orientation 
D)  Future orientation 
E)  Performance orientation

Question 16

Awareness of a business colleague's religious traditions is essential for building a lasting relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

By definition, "travelers" take foreign assignments lasting from two to five years or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the practical conclusion from Geert Hofstede's 40-country study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japanese management practices will likely fail in North America 
B)  American management practice traces to Northern Europe 
C)  Management theory and practice need to be adapted to the local culture 
D)  American management theory and practices are applicable worldwide 
E)  Japanese management is superior 
A)  Japanese management practices will likely fail in North America 
B)  American management practice traces to Northern Europe 
C)  Management theory and practice need to be adapted to the local culture 
D)  American management theory and practices are applicable worldwide 
E)  Japanese management is superior

Question 19

Which of these is not one of the GLOBE project's nine cultural dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assertiveness 
B)  Power distance 
C)  Future orientation 
D)  Religious orientation 
E)  In-group collectivism 
A)  Assertiveness 
B)  Power distance 
C)  Future orientation 
D)  Religious orientation 
E)  In-group collectivism

Question 20

A(n) ____ attitude leads to a loose confederation of comparatively independent subsidiaries, rather than to a highly integrated structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  monochronic 
B)  ethnocentric 
C)  polycentric 
D)  polychronic 
E)  geocentric 
A)  monochronic 
B)  ethnocentric 
C)  polycentric 
D)  polychronic 
E)  geocentric

____ refers to the ability to interpret and act in appropriate ways in unfamiliar cultural surroundings.

An excellent substitute for knowing a foreign language is using an electronic translator, particularly in countries like Japan where the language is very complex.

U.S. computer-chip maker Intel, recently spent 1.4 billion for Inineon Technologies AG's communications unit in Germany. This is an example of

People are expected to communicate their precise intended meaning through written and spoken words in low-context cultures, such as Great Britain and Germany.

Culture is best described as

Cassandra, from Greece, likes to work at her own pace. She hates scheduling her work and does not worry if she misses a deadline. Cassandra exhibits what orientation toward time?

In polychronic cultures, everyone is assumed to be on the same clock and time is treated as money.

A transnational company, by definition, is a multinational venture centrally managed from a specific country.

Generally, host country governments tend to look favorably on a greater degree of

Which of the following is the top-ranking need in Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, and Japan, according to Geert Hofstede's research?

When discussing a deal during an informal gathering with business associates from the Middle East, an American is likely to be uncomfortable with

When selecting someone for a foreign assignment, it is a good idea to put the person's entire family through predeparture training and orientation.

In one study, Russian workers responded very favorably to Western-style participative leadership, primarily because of their nation's recent move toward democracy.

Dustin is the president of an international bank and he is interested in finding out how employees in different global locations prefer to be rewarded for excellence and improvement. Which GLOBE project cultural dimension does this reflect?

Awareness of a business colleague's religious traditions is essential for building a lasting relationship.

By definition, "travelers" take foreign assignments lasting from two to five years or more.

What is the practical conclusion from Geert Hofstede's 40-country study?

Which of these is not one of the GLOBE project's nine cultural dimensions?

A(n) ____ attitude leads to a loose confederation of comparatively independent subsidiaries, rather than to a highly integrated structure.

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

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Exam 4: International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

____ refers to the ability to interpret and act in appropriate ways in unfamiliar cultural surroundings.

An excellent substitute for knowing a foreign language is using an electronic translator, particularly in countries like Japan where the language is very complex.

U.S. computer-chip maker Intel, recently spent 1.4 billion for Inineon Technologies AG's communications unit in Germany. This is an example of

People are expected to communicate their precise intended meaning through written and spoken words in low-context cultures, such as Great Britain and Germany.

Culture is best described as

Cassandra, from Greece, likes to work at her own pace. She hates scheduling her work and does not worry if she misses a deadline. Cassandra exhibits what orientation toward time?

In polychronic cultures, everyone is assumed to be on the same clock and time is treated as money.

A transnational company, by definition, is a multinational venture centrally managed from a specific country.

Generally, host country governments tend to look favorably on a greater degree of

Which of the following is the top-ranking need in Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, and Japan, according to Geert Hofstede's research?

When discussing a deal during an informal gathering with business associates from the Middle East, an American is likely to be uncomfortable with

When selecting someone for a foreign assignment, it is a good idea to put the person's entire family through predeparture training and orientation.

In one study, Russian workers responded very favorably to Western-style participative leadership, primarily because of their nation's recent move toward democracy.

Dustin is the president of an international bank and he is interested in finding out how employees in different global locations prefer to be rewarded for excellence and improvement. Which GLOBE project cultural dimension does this reflect?

Awareness of a business colleague's religious traditions is essential for building a lasting relationship.

By definition, "travelers" take foreign assignments lasting from two to five years or more.

What is the practical conclusion from Geert Hofstede's 40-country study?

Which of these is not one of the GLOBE project's nine cultural dimensions?

A(n) ____ attitude leads to a loose confederation of comparatively independent subsidiaries, rather than to a highly integrated structure.

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

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