Question 1

Which of the following would be considered a typical U.S.cultural value?

Accepted Answer

A) Competition leads to imbalances and disharmony 
B) Withholding information to gain or maintain power is acceptable 
C) Competition stimulates high performance 
D) Symbols and the process are more important than the end points 
A) Competition leads to imbalances and disharmony 
B) Withholding information to gain or maintain power is acceptable 
C) Competition stimulates high performance 
D) Symbols and the process are more important than the end points

Question 2

Under GLOBE analysis, which of the following countries were the most assertive?

Accepted Answer

A) Spain and U.S. 
B) Egypt and U.S. 
C) Spain and Ireland 
D) Ireland and Sweden 
A) Spain and U.S. 
B) Egypt and U.S. 
C) Spain and Ireland 
D) Ireland and Sweden

Question 3

According to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers place a high value on deference to superiors, on company commitment and on the cautious use of aggressiveness and control.

Accepted Answer

A) U.S. 
B) German 
C) French 
D) Japanese 
A) U.S. 
B) German 
C) French 
D) Japanese

Question 4

_____ are basic convictions that people have regarding what is right and wrong, good and bad, important or unimportant.

Accepted Answer

A) Tenets 
B) Edicts 
C) Norms 
D) Values 
A) Tenets 
B) Edicts 
C) Norms 
D) Values

Question 5

Even though there are distinctions among organization cultures, research shows that managers from different countries often have:

Accepted Answer

A) Same organization policies 
B) Value similarities 
C) Class similarities 
D) Similar political views 
A) Same organization policies 
B) Value similarities 
C) Class similarities 
D) Similar political views

Question 6

While stereotypes and overgeneralizations should be avoided, there are always individual differences and even subcultures within every country that must be addressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an accurate values profile of successful Japanese managers?

Accepted Answer

A) Highly pragmatic, highly individualistic, and strong achievement and competence orientation 
B) Highly pragmatic, strong emphasis on size and growth, and high value on competence and achievement 
C) Highly pragmatic; high achievement and competence orientation; an emphasis on profit maximization, organizational efficiency, and high productivity 
D) High moral orientation; high humanistic orientation; and low value on achievement, success, competition, and risk 
A) Highly pragmatic, highly individualistic, and strong achievement and competence orientation 
B) Highly pragmatic, strong emphasis on size and growth, and high value on competence and achievement 
C) Highly pragmatic; high achievement and competence orientation; an emphasis on profit maximization, organizational efficiency, and high productivity 
D) High moral orientation; high humanistic orientation; and low value on achievement, success, competition, and risk

Question 8

Universalism is the belief that ideas and practices can be applied everywhere without modification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

George England found that personal value systems are relatively stable and do not change rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is GLOBE? Discuss its cultural dimensions.

Accepted Answer

GLOBE (Global Leadership and Organizatio

Question 11

According to Hofstede, countries with a high _____ index encourage individuals to be independent decision makers and to define achievement in terms of recognition and wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) Power distance 
B) Masculinity 
C) Uncertainty avoidance 
D) Individualism 
A) Power distance 
B) Masculinity 
C) Uncertainty avoidance 
D) Individualism

Question 12

Countries with low uncertainty-avoidance cultures have a great deal of structuring of organizational activities, more written rules, less risk-taking by managers, lower labor turnover, and less ambitious employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a culture encourages stability, it means that it:

Accepted Answer

A) Is averse to formal procedures 
B) Encourages innovation 
C) Is resistant to change 
D) Focuses on short-term horizons 
A) Is averse to formal procedures 
B) Encourages innovation 
C) Is resistant to change 
D) Focuses on short-term horizons

Question 14

Discuss the notions of individualism and communitarianism as given by Trompenaars.

Accepted Answer

Individualism and communitarianism are k

Question 15

All of the following are true regarding business customs in South Africa except:

Accepted Answer

A) Most South Africans prefer face-to-face interactions 
B) First meetings are less about business and more about establishing a relationship 
C) Appointments should be made as far in advance as possible 
D) Men and women in business expect to be treated equally 
A) Most South Africans prefer face-to-face interactions 
B) First meetings are less about business and more about establishing a relationship 
C) Appointments should be made as far in advance as possible 
D) Men and women in business expect to be treated equally

Which of the following would be considered a typical U.S.cultural value?

Under GLOBE analysis, which of the following countries were the most assertive?

According to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers place a high value on deference to superiors, on company commitment and on the cautious use of aggressiveness and control.

_____ are basic convictions that people have regarding what is right and wrong, good and bad, important or unimportant.

Even though there are distinctions among organization cultures, research shows that managers from different countries often have:

While stereotypes and overgeneralizations should be avoided, there are always individual differences and even subcultures within every country that must be addressed.

Which of the following is an accurate values profile of successful Japanese managers?

Universalism is the belief that ideas and practices can be applied everywhere without modification.

George England found that personal value systems are relatively stable and do not change rapidly.

What is GLOBE? Discuss its cultural dimensions.

According to Hofstede, countries with a high _____ index encourage individuals to be independent decision makers and to define achievement in terms of recognition and wealth.

Countries with low uncertainty-avoidance cultures have a great deal of structuring of organizational activities, more written rules, less risk-taking by managers, lower labor turnover, and less ambitious employees.

If a culture encourages stability, it means that it:

Discuss the notions of individualism and communitarianism as given by Trompenaars.

All of the following are true regarding business customs in South Africa except:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

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 4: The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Which of the following would be considered a typical U.S.cultural value?

Under GLOBE analysis, which of the following countries were the most assertive?

According to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers place a high value on deference to superiors, on company commitment and on the cautious use of aggressiveness and control.

_____ are basic convictions that people have regarding what is right and wrong, good and bad, important or unimportant.

Even though there are distinctions among organization cultures, research shows that managers from different countries often have:

While stereotypes and overgeneralizations should be avoided, there are always individual differences and even subcultures within every country that must be addressed.

Which of the following is an accurate values profile of successful Japanese managers?

Universalism is the belief that ideas and practices can be applied everywhere without modification.

George England found that personal value systems are relatively stable and do not change rapidly.

What is GLOBE? Discuss its cultural dimensions.

According to Hofstede, countries with a high _____ index encourage individuals to be independent decision makers and to define achievement in terms of recognition and wealth.

Countries with low uncertainty-avoidance cultures have a great deal of structuring of organizational activities, more written rules, less risk-taking by managers, lower labor turnover, and less ambitious employees.

If a culture encourages stability, it means that it:

Discuss the notions of individualism and communitarianism as given by Trompenaars.

All of the following are true regarding business customs in South Africa except:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

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