Exam 5: Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

Personal security and job mobility relate directly to basic human motivation.Assume that you wanted to work for a company that had a strong paternalistic orientation and would probably employ you for your entire life.In which of the following countries would you find that the majority of companies would follow the employment model you have described?

The key to adaptation is to try not to be American and to teach your international business colleagues about U.S.management methods.

Edward T.Hall wrote a book entitled "The Silent Language of Overseas Business." Which of the following phrases or terms would most likely be covered in his book?

No matter how thoroughly prepared a marketer may be when approaching a foreign market,a certain amount of __________ occurs.

A key value underlying the American business system is reflected in the notion of __________.

In some Asian societies,personal life is company life.

Which of the following would be the best description of the "master of destiny" philosophy that is fundamental to U.S.management thought?

According to the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index,Finland ranks lowest in corruption perception and Haiti highest.

(p.126,photo caption)Nothing causes more problems for Americans negotiating in other countries than their __________.

Betty Roberts became an embarrassment to her company when she joked about the ruling monarchy in England before a group of visiting English businessmen and women.Betty should have known that political ridicule by a foreigner is rarely accepted.Ms.Roberts has violated what is known as a cultural:

Culture,profoundly affects management style.

The phrase "I'll curse my brother,but if you curse him,you'll have a fight" would be associated with what is called a cultural _____________.

Which of the following orientations (synthesis)of culture would be described by a culture that is high-context,has collectivism,high power distance,and uses polychronic time?

When a U.S.female is selected for an international assignment the going might be difficult given the attitude of many foreign organizations toward females in positions of authority.In addition to training,which of the following would be a key to the female's success in a foreign assignment?

Although there is some power seeking by business managers throughout the world,power seems to be a more important motivating force in South American countries.

Simone Balzac has just moved from France to Indonesia and is anxious to adapt to her new environment.She has studied the Indonesian culture while in school and knows about the cultural heritage between the two countries.Since Simone wishes to adapt,give her a list of six criteria (as suggested by the text)that she should especially emphasize and consider as she attempts to integrate herself into the Indonesian society.

Ramon Garcia is excited about his first visit to the United States.As a representative of a Mexican vegetable producer,Ramon knows that he will have to forget "Mexican time" and be aware of "American time." As he shifts to "American time," which of the following time models will Mr.Garcia need to understand and follow if he is to be successful during his stay in America?

Gen Akoi has worked for Mitsubishi for all of his adult life.In fact,Mitsubishi is his life.When asked what he does for a living he immediately responds,"I work for Mitsubishi!" Even though he is a crane operator,Mr.Akio most closely identifies with his employer.Which of the following terms most accurately describes the work identification present in Gen Akoi's life?

There are many different views regarding the most important ideas on which normative U.S.cultural concepts are based.All of the following are generally accepted as acceptable ideas with this respect EXCEPT:

Perhaps the best guide to good business ethics is to follow all of the guidelines (principles)shown below EXCEPT: