Question 1

Which of the following is typical of the Mexican business culture?

Accepted Answer

A) flat organizational structure 
B) self-leadership 
C) resistance to change 
D) bottom-up decision making 
A) flat organizational structure 
B) self-leadership 
C) resistance to change 
D) bottom-up decision making

Question 2

The task of ________ is the essence of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining the status quo 
B) helping management reduce costs 
C) helping employees realize their highest potential in the workplace 
D) insulating the organization from changes in the external business environment 
A) maintaining the status quo 
B) helping management reduce costs 
C) helping employees realize their highest potential in the workplace 
D) insulating the organization from changes in the external business environment

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true according to the MOW research study?

Accepted Answer

A) The Japanese hold work to be of minimal significance in their lives. 
B) Arabs do not take work seriously. 
C) Israelis derive a higher level of interest and satisfaction from work as compared with the Germans. 
D) The British regard work to be the most important aspect in their lives. 
A) The Japanese hold work to be of minimal significance in their lives. 
B) Arabs do not take work seriously. 
C) Israelis derive a higher level of interest and satisfaction from work as compared with the Germans. 
D) The British regard work to be the most important aspect in their lives.

Question 4

Most managers in Mexico find that the management style that works best there is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) democratic 
B) authoritative 
C) theocratic 
D) consultative 
A) democratic 
B) authoritative 
C) theocratic 
D) consultative

Question 5

Which of the following is true about collectivist cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) People place high emphasis on autonomy, opportunities for personal achievements, and a work-life balance. 
B) People are motivated when they feel that the company is providing them with good working conditions, fringe benefits, and training. 
C) People typically opt for high pay, personal accomplishment, and job advancement. 
D) People typically opt for risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement. 
A) People place high emphasis on autonomy, opportunities for personal achievements, and a work-life balance. 
B) People are motivated when they feel that the company is providing them with good working conditions, fringe benefits, and training. 
C) People typically opt for high pay, personal accomplishment, and job advancement. 
D) People typically opt for risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

Question 6

The continued prevalence of authoritative leadership in Russia has resulted in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) flatter organizational structures 
B) increased participation of employees in the decision-making process 
C) the dissolution of the status quo 
D) vertically managed hierarchies 
A) flatter organizational structures 
B) increased participation of employees in the decision-making process 
C) the dissolution of the status quo 
D) vertically managed hierarchies

Question 7

Modern leadership theory recognizes that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) no single leadership style works well in all situations 
B) the charismatic style of leadership works well in all situations 
C) the democratic style of leadership works well in all situations 
D) the democratic, or participative, leadership style is less likely to have positive results with U.S. employees 
A) no single leadership style works well in all situations 
B) the charismatic style of leadership works well in all situations 
C) the democratic style of leadership works well in all situations 
D) the democratic, or participative, leadership style is less likely to have positive results with U.S. employees

Question 8

Low power distance implies that people would be more motivated by teamwork and relations with peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A merit-based reward system would be ineffective in Taiwan because such a system would most likely ________.

Accepted Answer

A) violate the traditional value system 
B) hinder social networking 
C) discourage junior employees 
D) hinder productivity 
A) violate the traditional value system 
B) hinder social networking 
C) discourage junior employees 
D) hinder productivity

Question 10

Which of the following is true with regard to the global leader's role?

Accepted Answer

A) Managers on international assignments do not represent the parent firm. 
B) The global leader's role comprises the interaction of two sets of variables, technology and information. 
C) The cumulative effects of one or more weak managers hardly have a significant negative impact on the ability of the organization to meet its objectives. 
D) Managers on international assignments try to maximize leadership effectiveness by juggling several important, and sometimes conflicting, roles. 
A) Managers on international assignments do not represent the parent firm. 
B) The global leader's role comprises the interaction of two sets of variables, technology and information. 
C) The cumulative effects of one or more weak managers hardly have a significant negative impact on the ability of the organization to meet its objectives. 
D) Managers on international assignments try to maximize leadership effectiveness by juggling several important, and sometimes conflicting, roles.

Question 11

E-Business necessitates the adaptation of individual managers to the hyperspeed business environment, as well as to the need for visionary leadership in a whole new set of competitive industry dynamics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The context of leadership comprises the attributes of the leader and the decisions to be made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The global mindset of successful leaders is characterized by personal autonomy and emotional resilience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________ leader is one who delegates decision making and encourages subordinates to take responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) charismatic 
B) autocratic 
C) participative 
D) self-protective 
A) charismatic 
B) autocratic 
C) participative 
D) self-protective

Question 15

Briefly describe the impact of e-business on leadership.

Accepted Answer

Technology is becoming increasingly perv

Question 16

Hofstede's research on leadership reflects the values of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) superiors 
B) the top management 
C) born globals 
D) subordinates 
A) superiors 
B) the top management 
C) born globals 
D) subordinates

Question 17

________ suggests being motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) Low uncertainty avoidance 
B) High uncertainty avoidance 
C) Small power distance 
D) Large power distance 
A) Low uncertainty avoidance 
B) High uncertainty avoidance 
C) Small power distance 
D) Large power distance

Question 18

The ________ model of leadership style has been recommended by American research studies as the one more likely to have positive results with most U.S.employees.

Accepted Answer

A) autocratic 
B) authoritarian 
C) self-protective 
D) participative 
A) autocratic 
B) authoritarian 
C) self-protective 
D) participative

Question 19

Briefly describe Laurent's research pertaining to managerial authority versus participation.

Accepted Answer

Expectations about managerial authority

Question 20

Which of the following helps explain why Maslow's higher-order needs are generally not very high on most Mexican workers' lists of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) an absence of free trade zones in the country 
B) a low regard for family and personal relationships 
C) a relatively low standard of living for most workers 
D) a high rate of absenteeism in the maquiladoras 
A) an absence of free trade zones in the country 
B) a low regard for family and personal relationships 
C) a relatively low standard of living for most workers 
D) a high rate of absenteeism in the maquiladoras

Which of the following is typical of the Mexican business culture?

The task of ________ is the essence of leadership.

Which of the following statements is true according to the MOW research study?

Most managers in Mexico find that the management style that works best there is ________.

Which of the following is true about collectivist cultures?

The continued prevalence of authoritative leadership in Russia has resulted in ________.

Modern leadership theory recognizes that ________.

Low power distance implies that people would be more motivated by teamwork and relations with peers.

A merit-based reward system would be ineffective in Taiwan because such a system would most likely ________.

Which of the following is true with regard to the global leader's role?

E-Business necessitates the adaptation of individual managers to the hyperspeed business environment, as well as to the need for visionary leadership in a whole new set of competitive industry dynamics.

The context of leadership comprises the attributes of the leader and the decisions to be made.

The global mindset of successful leaders is characterized by personal autonomy and emotional resilience.

The ________ leader is one who delegates decision making and encourages subordinates to take responsibility.

Briefly describe the impact of e-business on leadership.

Hofstede's research on leadership reflects the values of ________.

________ suggests being motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

The ________ model of leadership style has been recommended by American research studies as the one more likely to have positive results with most U.S.employees.

Briefly describe Laurent's research pertaining to managerial authority versus participation.

Which of the following helps explain why Maslow's higher-order needs are generally not very high on most Mexican workers' lists of needs?

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

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Exam 11: Motivating and Leading

Which of the following is typical of the Mexican business culture?

The task of ________ is the essence of leadership.

Which of the following statements is true according to the MOW research study?

Most managers in Mexico find that the management style that works best there is ________.

Which of the following is true about collectivist cultures?

The continued prevalence of authoritative leadership in Russia has resulted in ________.

Modern leadership theory recognizes that ________.

Low power distance implies that people would be more motivated by teamwork and relations with peers.

A merit-based reward system would be ineffective in Taiwan because such a system would most likely ________.

Which of the following is true with regard to the global leader's role?

E-Business necessitates the adaptation of individual managers to the hyperspeed business environment, as well as to the need for visionary leadership in a whole new set of competitive industry dynamics.

The context of leadership comprises the attributes of the leader and the decisions to be made.

The global mindset of successful leaders is characterized by personal autonomy and emotional resilience.

The ________ leader is one who delegates decision making and encourages subordinates to take responsibility.

Briefly describe the impact of e-business on leadership.

Hofstede's research on leadership reflects the values of ________.

________ suggests being motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

The ________ model of leadership style has been recommended by American research studies as the one more likely to have positive results with most U.S.employees.

Briefly describe Laurent's research pertaining to managerial authority versus participation.

Which of the following helps explain why Maslow's higher-order needs are generally not very high on most Mexican workers' lists of needs?

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Filters