Question 1

Under a(n) _____ culture, jobs are well defined, employees know what they are supposed to do, and everything is coordinated from the top.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

When _____ occurs, group participants believe that their ideas and actions are correct and that those who disagree with them are either uninformed or deliberately trying to sabotage their efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) Group cognitive inertia 
B) Group reverse vigilance 
C) Groupthink 
D) Static decision-making 
A) Group cognitive inertia 
B) Group reverse vigilance 
C) Groupthink 
D) Static decision-making

Question 3

Change in the incubator culture is:

Accepted Answer

A) Slow and calculated 
B) Almost nonexistent 
C) Moderate and methodological 
D) Fast and spontaneous 
A) Slow and calculated 
B) Almost nonexistent 
C) Moderate and methodological 
D) Fast and spontaneous

Question 4

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 5

Discuss some of the potential problems associated with diversity.

Accepted Answer

Overall, diversity may cause a lack of c

Question 6

An example of a token group is a group of three American, three German, three British and three Japanese managers who are looking into oil exploration opportunities in Russia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Eiffel Tower cultures are most commonly found in:

Accepted Answer

A) Northwestern European countries, such as Germany, Denmark, and France 
B) Asian countries, such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan 
C) South American countries, such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile 
D) North Atlantic countries, such as England, Ireland, and Canada 
A) Northwestern European countries, such as Germany, Denmark, and France 
B) Asian countries, such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan 
C) South American countries, such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile 
D) North Atlantic countries, such as England, Ireland, and Canada

Question 8

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is organizational culture and what are some of its major characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is a set of share

Question 10

A high collectivistic culture in found in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Create a virtual team with two people from each of four countries, which you name.Include both individualistic and collectivistic cultures.List as many positives for your team as you can and explore the effects of each on the work of the team.

Accepted Answer

Creating a virtual team with two people

Question 12

Regardless of the external environment or their national culture, managers and employees must understand and follow their organization's culture to be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

A _____ group is a group in which two or more members represent each of two distinct cultures, such as four Mexicans and four Taiwanese who have formed a team to investigate the possibility of investing in a venture.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

_____ culture is a project-oriented culture.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

Which of the following shows 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 18

Which of the following is not an advantage of virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A) They can reduce problems associated with personality conflicts 
B) They can keep a project moving around the clock 
C) They provide a competitive advantage 
D) They force managers to rely on subjective data when assessing team members' work 
A) They can reduce problems associated with personality conflicts 
B) They can keep a project moving around the clock 
C) They provide a competitive advantage 
D) They force managers to rely on subjective data when assessing team members' work

Question 19

Organizational culture is complex and cannot be defined as a set of norms regulating the behavior of the employees of a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Implementing a set of values where employees are rewarded or punished according to their conformity with these values is found in the ______ management approach.

Accepted Answer

A) Clan control 
B) Outcome control 
C) Self-control 
D) Behavior control 
A) Clan control 
B) Outcome control 
C) Self-control 
D) Behavior control

Under a(n) _____ culture, jobs are well defined, employees know what they are supposed to do, and everything is coordinated from the top.

When _____ occurs, group participants believe that their ideas and actions are correct and that those who disagree with them are either uninformed or deliberately trying to sabotage their efforts.

Change in the incubator culture is:

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.

Discuss some of the potential problems associated with diversity.

An example of a token group is a group of three American, three German, three British and three Japanese managers who are looking into oil exploration opportunities in Russia.

Eiffel Tower cultures are most commonly found in:

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

What is organizational culture and what are some of its major characteristics?

A high collectivistic culture in found in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia.

Create a virtual team with two people from each of four countries, which you name.Include both individualistic and collectivistic cultures.List as many positives for your team as you can and explore the effects of each on the work of the team.

Regardless of the external environment or their national culture, managers and employees must understand and follow their organization's culture to be successful.

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

A _____ group is a group in which two or more members represent each of two distinct cultures, such as four Mexicans and four Taiwanese who have formed a team to investigate the possibility of investing in a venture.

_____ culture is a project-oriented culture.

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.

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

Which of the following is not an advantage of virtual teams?

Organizational culture is complex and cannot be defined as a set of norms regulating the behavior of the employees of a firm.

Implementing a set of values where employees are rewarded or punished according to their conformity with these values is found in the ______ management approach.

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

Under a(n) _____ culture, jobs are well defined, employees know what they are supposed to do, and everything is coordinated from the top.

When _____ occurs, group participants believe that their ideas and actions are correct and that those who disagree with them are either uninformed or deliberately trying to sabotage their efforts.

Change in the incubator culture is:

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.

Discuss some of the potential problems associated with diversity.

An example of a token group is a group of three American, three German, three British and three Japanese managers who are looking into oil exploration opportunities in Russia.

Eiffel Tower cultures are most commonly found in:

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

What is organizational culture and what are some of its major characteristics?

A high collectivistic culture in found in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia.

Create a virtual team with two people from each of four countries, which you name.Include both individualistic and collectivistic cultures.List as many positives for your team as you can and explore the effects of each on the work of the team.

Regardless of the external environment or their national culture, managers and employees must understand and follow their organization's culture to be successful.

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

A _____ group is a group in which two or more members represent each of two distinct cultures, such as four Mexicans and four Taiwanese who have formed a team to investigate the possibility of investing in a venture.

_____ culture is a project-oriented culture.

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.

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

Which of the following is not an advantage of virtual teams?

Organizational culture is complex and cannot be defined as a set of norms regulating the behavior of the employees of a firm.

Implementing a set of values where employees are rewarded or punished according to their conformity with these values is found in the ______ management approach.

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

Filters