Question 1

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 A

Question 2

The benefits or advantages of culturally diverse groups include the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Enhanced creativity 
B) Improved decision-making 
C) Increased effectiveness of organization performance 
D) Glass-ceiling protection 
A) Enhanced creativity 
B) Improved decision-making 
C) Increased effectiveness of organization performance 
D) Glass-ceiling protection D

Question 3

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

As companies become what Alder calls "multinational firms," they often find that _____ tends to dominate all other considerations and the direct impact of culture may lessen slightly.

Accepted Answer

A) Quality 
B) Serviceability 
C) Durability 
D) Price 
A) Quality 
B) Serviceability 
C) Durability 
D) Price

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

Global firms need:

Accepted Answer

A) Neither an internal nor an external diversity focus 
B) Both an internal and an external diversity focus 
C) An internal but not an external diversity focus 
D) An external but not an internal diversity focus 
A) Neither an internal nor an external diversity focus 
B) Both an internal and an external diversity focus 
C) An internal but not an external diversity focus 
D) An external but not an internal diversity focus

Question 7

Multicultural teams are most effective when they face tasks requiring:

Accepted Answer

A) Cost-cutting 
B) Confidentiality 
C) The application of routine technologies 
D) Innovativeness 
A) Cost-cutting 
B) Confidentiality 
C) The application of routine technologies 
D) Innovativeness

Question 8

To build trust among virtual team members, managers should:

Accepted Answer

A) Deep-six the egos and be friendly 
B) Build a shared mythology 
C) Avoid long lags in responding, unilateral priority shifts, and failure to follow up on commitments 
D) Keep the door open except when on private calls 
A) Deep-six the egos and be friendly 
B) Build a shared mythology 
C) Avoid long lags in responding, unilateral priority shifts, and failure to follow up on commitments 
D) Keep the door open except when on private calls

Question 9

Diverse and global teams are one of the most consistent sources of competitive advantage for any organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ 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 11

'Dirigiste' is used to describe the _____ dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) Economics 
B) Philosophical 
C) Cultural 
D) Structural 
A) Economics 
B) Philosophical 
C) Cultural 
D) Structural

Question 12

Observed behavioral regularities are typified by the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Common language 
B) Terminology 
C) Customer relations 
D) Rituals 
A) Common language 
B) Terminology 
C) Customer relations 
D) Rituals

Question 13

A _____ group is a group that is characterized by members who share similar backgrounds and generally perceive, interpret, and evaluate events in similar ways.

Accepted Answer

A) Multicultural 
B) Bicultural 
C) Token 
D) Homogeneous 
A) Multicultural 
B) Bicultural 
C) Token 
D) Homogeneous

Question 14

To ensure good communication in global teams, managers should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Hold an initial meeting in which all members introduce themselves and describe their jobs 
B) Hold regular meetings throughout the project to ensure everyone is "on the same page" 
C) Avoid the use of email, and use only video conferencing of telephone communication to avoid misunderstandings 
D) Put the details of the project in writing 
A) Hold an initial meeting in which all members introduce themselves and describe their jobs 
B) Hold regular meetings throughout the project to ensure everyone is "on the same page" 
C) Avoid the use of email, and use only video conferencing of telephone communication to avoid misunderstandings 
D) Put the details of the project in writing

Question 15

To unite a diverse set of employees in a pharmaceutical company under a common corporate culture, AstraZeneca's Global Steering Group has focused on three universal cultural pillars.Which of the following is not one of those pillars?

Accepted Answer

A) Leadership and Management Capability 
B) Transparency in Talent Management and Career Progression 
C) Work/Life Challenges 
D) Insight Exchange 
A) Leadership and Management Capability 
B) Transparency in Talent Management and Career Progression 
C) Work/Life Challenges 
D) Insight Exchange

Question 16

Trompenaars found that a(n) _____ organizational culture is common in countries such as Turkey, Pakistan, Venezuela, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Organizational climate is reflected by:

Accepted Answer

A) The degree of cooperation between management and employees 
B) Common language, terminology, and rituals 
C) High product and service quality 
D) The way participants interact with each other 
A) The degree of cooperation between management and employees 
B) Common language, terminology, and rituals 
C) High product and service quality 
D) The way participants interact with each other

Question 18

Individuals in a high collectivistic culture perform better when their values are in harmony with their managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n) _____ organizational culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality and orientation to the person.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

When UpJohn Company merged with Pharamcia AB, problems emerged forcing the partners to meet and talk about their cultural differences.This is an example which illustrates that:

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational culture clashes often occur when partners do not fully understand the culture of the new partner 
B) Cultural differences are less pronounced among foreign employees working for the same multinational company 
C) Organizational culture tends to moderate or erase the impact of national culture 
D) Companies deliberately maintain distinct business cultures because they do not want one culture influencing the other 
A) Organizational culture clashes often occur when partners do not fully understand the culture of the new partner 
B) Cultural differences are less pronounced among foreign employees working for the same multinational company 
C) Organizational culture tends to moderate or erase the impact of national culture 
D) Companies deliberately maintain distinct business cultures because they do not want one culture influencing the other

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

The benefits or advantages of culturally diverse groups include the following except:

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

As companies become what Alder calls "multinational firms," they often find that _____ tends to dominate all other considerations and the direct impact of culture may lessen slightly.

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

Global firms need:

Multicultural teams are most effective when they face tasks requiring:

To build trust among virtual team members, managers should:

Diverse and global teams are one of the most consistent sources of competitive advantage for any organization.

_____ 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.

Observed behavioral regularities are typified by the following except:

A _____ group is a group that is characterized by members who share similar backgrounds and generally perceive, interpret, and evaluate events in similar ways.

To ensure good communication in global teams, managers should do all of the following except:

To unite a diverse set of employees in a pharmaceutical company under a common corporate culture, AstraZeneca's Global Steering Group has focused on three universal cultural pillars.Which of the following is not one of those pillars?

Trompenaars found that a(n) _____ organizational culture is common in countries such as Turkey, Pakistan, Venezuela, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Organizational climate is reflected by:

Individuals in a high collectivistic culture perform better when their values are in harmony with their managers.

A(n) _____ organizational culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality and orientation to the person.

When UpJohn Company merged with Pharamcia AB, problems emerged forcing the partners to meet and talk about their cultural differences.This is an example which illustrates that:

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 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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Exam 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity

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

The benefits or advantages of culturally diverse groups include the following except:

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

As companies become what Alder calls "multinational firms," they often find that _____ tends to dominate all other considerations and the direct impact of culture may lessen slightly.

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

Global firms need:

Multicultural teams are most effective when they face tasks requiring:

To build trust among virtual team members, managers should:

Diverse and global teams are one of the most consistent sources of competitive advantage for any organization.

_____ 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.

Observed behavioral regularities are typified by the following except:

A _____ group is a group that is characterized by members who share similar backgrounds and generally perceive, interpret, and evaluate events in similar ways.

To ensure good communication in global teams, managers should do all of the following except:

To unite a diverse set of employees in a pharmaceutical company under a common corporate culture, AstraZeneca's Global Steering Group has focused on three universal cultural pillars.Which of the following is not one of those pillars?

Trompenaars found that a(n) _____ organizational culture is common in countries such as Turkey, Pakistan, Venezuela, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Organizational climate is reflected by:

Individuals in a high collectivistic culture perform better when their values are in harmony with their managers.

A(n) _____ organizational culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality and orientation to the person.

When UpJohn Company merged with Pharamcia AB, problems emerged forcing the partners to meet and talk about their cultural differences.This is an example which illustrates that:

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 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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