Question 1

What are the four types of organizational cultures identified by Fons Trompenaars? Provide a brief description of each of these cultures.

Accepted Answer

The four types of organizational cultures identified by Fons Trompenaars are family culture,Eiffel Tower culture,guided missile culture,and incubator culture.The family culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on hierarchy and orientation to the person.The Eiffel Tower culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on hierarchy and orientation to the task.The guided missile culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.Finally,the incubator culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality and personal orientation.

Question 2

Among international firms,which focus on exporting and producing abroad,cultural diversity has a relatively weak impact on their external relationships with potential buyers and foreign employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

There are three aspects of organizational functioning that seem to be especially important in determining an MNC's organizational culture.They are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals, and their places in them; the age of the organization; and the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization. 
B)  the general relationship between the managers and the rank-and-file employees in the organization, the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization, and the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates. 
C)  the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization, the age of the organization, and the strength of the organization's leadership. 
D)  the general relationship between the employees and their organization; the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates; and the general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals, and their places in them. 
A)  the general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals, and their places in them; the age of the organization; and the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization. 
B)  the general relationship between the managers and the rank-and-file employees in the organization, the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization, and the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates. 
C)  the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization, the age of the organization, and the strength of the organization's leadership. 
D)  the general relationship between the employees and their organization; the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates; and the general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals, and their places in them. D

Question 4

Unlike the organizational culture in the United States,in the family culture,appointments to a high-level,sensitive position are most likely to be based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal accomplishments 
B)  personal relationships 
C)  technicality 
D)  creativity 
A)  personal accomplishments 
B)  personal relationships 
C)  technicality 
D)  creativity

Question 5

Organizational cultures of MNCs are shaped by a number of factors,including the cultural preferences of the leaders and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rules that dictate the dos and don'ts of employee behavior relating to areas such as productivity,customer relations,and intergroup cooperation are characteristics associated with an organization's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics 
B)  ambience 
C)  culture 
D)  structure 
A)  ethics 
B)  ambience 
C)  culture 
D)  structure

Question 7

Andre Laurent's research found that cultural differences actually are more pronounced among foreign employees working within the same multinational organization than among personnel working for firms in their native lands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is necessary for today's organizations to do business in another country to encounter people with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As the diversity of a group increases,the likelihood of all members perceiving things in the same way increases sharply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality and personal orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  incubator 
B)  Eiffel Tower 
C)  family 
D)  guided missile 
A)  incubator 
B)  Eiffel Tower 
C)  family 
D)  guided missile

Question 11

Which of the following describes the ways of thinking and learning in the guided missile culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process-oriented, creative, ad hoc, and inspirational 
B)  Problem centered, professional, practical, and cross-disciplinary 
C)  Logical, analytical, vertical, and rationally efficient 
D)  Intuitive, holistic, lateral, and error correcting 
A)  Process-oriented, creative, ad hoc, and inspirational 
B)  Problem centered, professional, practical, and cross-disciplinary 
C)  Logical, analytical, vertical, and rationally efficient 
D)  Intuitive, holistic, lateral, and error correcting

Question 12

_____ cultures often create environments where participants thrive in an intense,emotional commitment to the nature of the work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eiffel Tower 
B)  Family 
C)  Guided missile 
D)  Incubator 
A)  Eiffel Tower 
B)  Family 
C)  Guided missile 
D)  Incubator

Question 13

"Dirigiste" is used to describe the _____ dimension of France.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic 
B)  philosophical 
C)  cultural 
D)  structural 
A)  economic 
B)  philosophical 
C)  cultural 
D)  structural

Question 14

A _____ group is a group in which there are individuals from three or more different ethnic backgrounds,such as three U.S.,three German,three Uruguayan,and three Chinese managers who are looking into mining operations in Chile.

Accepted Answer

A)  homogeneous 
B)  token 
C)  multicultural 
D)  bicultural 
A)  homogeneous 
B)  token 
C)  multicultural 
D)  bicultural

Question 15

Which of the following is the identity dimension of corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  To put the demands of the job before the needs of the individual 
B)  To put the needs of the individual before the needs of the job 
C)  To identify with and uphold the expectations of the employing organizations 
D)  To strive for accuracy and attention to detail 
A)  To put the demands of the job before the needs of the individual 
B)  To put the needs of the individual before the needs of the job 
C)  To identify with and uphold the expectations of the employing organizations 
D)  To strive for accuracy and attention to detail

Question 16

A widely held belief that has not been found to be accurate is that organizational culture:

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to erase the impact of national culture. 
B)  tends to be affected by national culture. 
C)  cannot easily change the cultural values employees bring to the workplace. 
D)  is different in different subsidiaries. 
A)  tends to erase the impact of national culture. 
B)  tends to be affected by national culture. 
C)  cannot easily change the cultural values employees bring to the workplace. 
D)  is different in different subsidiaries.

Question 17

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on hierarchy and orientation to the task.

Accepted Answer

A)  incubator 
B)  family 
C)  guided missile 
D)  Eiffel Tower 
A)  incubator 
B)  family 
C)  guided missile 
D)  Eiffel Tower

Question 18

Being consciously aware of the way that teammates communicate can increase the chances of success for the team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following types of organizational cultures is most likely egalitarian and project-oriented?

Accepted Answer

A)  The family culture 
B)  The Eiffel Tower culture 
C)  The guided missile culture 
D)  The incubator culture 
A)  The family culture 
B)  The Eiffel Tower culture 
C)  The guided missile culture 
D)  The incubator culture

Question 20

In the work stage of team development,attention may be directed toward decision making and implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the four types of organizational cultures identified by Fons Trompenaars? Provide a brief description of each of these cultures.

Among international firms,which focus on exporting and producing abroad,cultural diversity has a relatively weak impact on their external relationships with potential buyers and foreign employees.

There are three aspects of organizational functioning that seem to be especially important in determining an MNC's organizational culture.They are:

Unlike the organizational culture in the United States,in the family culture,appointments to a high-level,sensitive position are most likely to be based on _____.

Organizational cultures of MNCs are shaped by a number of factors,including the cultural preferences of the leaders and employees.

Rules that dictate the dos and don'ts of employee behavior relating to areas such as productivity,customer relations,and intergroup cooperation are characteristics associated with an organization's _____.

Andre Laurent's research found that cultural differences actually are more pronounced among foreign employees working within the same multinational organization than among personnel working for firms in their native lands.

It is necessary for today's organizations to do business in another country to encounter people with diverse cultural backgrounds.

As the diversity of a group increases,the likelihood of all members perceiving things in the same way increases sharply.

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality and personal orientation.

Which of the following describes the ways of thinking and learning in the guided missile culture?

_____ cultures often create environments where participants thrive in an intense,emotional commitment to the nature of the work.

"Dirigiste" is used to describe the _____ dimension of France.

A _____ group is a group in which there are individuals from three or more different ethnic backgrounds,such as three U.S.,three German,three Uruguayan,and three Chinese managers who are looking into mining operations in Chile.

Which of the following is the identity dimension of corporate culture?

A widely held belief that has not been found to be accurate is that organizational culture:

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on hierarchy and orientation to the task.

Being consciously aware of the way that teammates communicate can increase the chances of success for the team.

Which of the following types of organizational cultures is most likely egalitarian and project-oriented?

In the work stage of team development,attention may be directed toward decision making and implementation.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

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Exam 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity

What are the four types of organizational cultures identified by Fons Trompenaars? Provide a brief description of each of these cultures.

Among international firms,which focus on exporting and producing abroad,cultural diversity has a relatively weak impact on their external relationships with potential buyers and foreign employees.

There are three aspects of organizational functioning that seem to be especially important in determining an MNC's organizational culture.They are:

Unlike the organizational culture in the United States,in the family culture,appointments to a high-level,sensitive position are most likely to be based on _____.

Organizational cultures of MNCs are shaped by a number of factors,including the cultural preferences of the leaders and employees.

Rules that dictate the dos and don'ts of employee behavior relating to areas such as productivity,customer relations,and intergroup cooperation are characteristics associated with an organization's _____.

Andre Laurent's research found that cultural differences actually are more pronounced among foreign employees working within the same multinational organization than among personnel working for firms in their native lands.

It is necessary for today's organizations to do business in another country to encounter people with diverse cultural backgrounds.

As the diversity of a group increases,the likelihood of all members perceiving things in the same way increases sharply.

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality and personal orientation.

Which of the following describes the ways of thinking and learning in the guided missile culture?

_____ cultures often create environments where participants thrive in an intense,emotional commitment to the nature of the work.

"Dirigiste" is used to describe the _____ dimension of France.

A _____ group is a group in which there are individuals from three or more different ethnic backgrounds,such as three U.S.,three German,three Uruguayan,and three Chinese managers who are looking into mining operations in Chile.

Which of the following is the identity dimension of corporate culture?

A widely held belief that has not been found to be accurate is that organizational culture:

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on hierarchy and orientation to the task.

Being consciously aware of the way that teammates communicate can increase the chances of success for the team.

Which of the following types of organizational cultures is most likely egalitarian and project-oriented?

In the work stage of team development,attention may be directed toward decision making and implementation.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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