Exam 11: Motivating and Leading

Employees in countries that rank high on power distance are more likely to prefer a(n)________.

According to the GLOBE Project, being a participative leader is regarded as more important in ________.

According to the GLOBE project, which of the following are most likely to view the terms "leader" and "manager" negatively?

Employees in countries that rank high on power distance are more comfortable with a clear distinction between managers and subordinates rather than with a blurring of decision-making responsibility.

People in countries with a high level of national individualism are more likely to be motivated by opportunities for personal advancement.

According to Laurent, the perception of what is effective management is significantly affected by a person's ________.

Anna Preston is a senior manager in a high-technology company in the United States.She has an in-depth knowledge of her company's resources, and the ability to recognize and exploit market opportunities abroad.Her thorough understanding of how the business and people operate at the local level in international markets makes her an invaluable asset to her company.Anna is ________.

List the leadership styles and behaviors found to be culturally contingent according to the GLOBE research program.Briefly describe each leadership style.

The Mexican culture, generally, is "doing-oriented," compared to the "being-oriented" culture that prevails in the rest of North America.

Briefly describe the personal work style of a leader with a global mindset.What comprises a global leader's role?

Work centrality refers to ________.

According to the contingency theory of leadership, international managers ________.

In individualistic cultures, employees typically value their autonomy, and are unlikely to be motivated by fringe benefits and training provided by the employer.

Employees in countries that rank high on power distance are more likely to prefer a more authoritative leadership style.

The critical factors necessary for successful leadership abroad have come to be known as the cultural quotient.

Which of the following is considered to be an incentive in China and gives workers more power?

In the United States, rewards usually fall into five categories: financial, social status, job content, career, and professional.

Blackmoor Industries is an American firm that manufactures automotive parts.The firm has several manufacturing facilities in the United States and one in a foreign country.Blackmoor's global managers have recently reported that workers in the foreign facility are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles.Consequently, flexible roles and work networks are unlikely to find favor in this particular facility, unlike in those spread across the United States.If the above information is true, which of the following can be fittingly inferred?

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical reward categories in the United States?

For most people, the basic meaning of work is tied to ________.