Exam 5: Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

There is a very strong belief in the United States that business decisions are based on ____________ analysis and that managers strive to be scientific in their decision-making.

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

As a guide to adaptation,all of the following criteria would be appropriate EXCEPT:

The "master of destiny" philosophy is fundamental to U.S.management thought.

Demonstrate the differences among cultural imperatives,electives,and exclusives.

AIDS is rampant in many sub-Saharan African nations.Because of this fact,which of the following would most likely be viewed as a corrupt practice (or corruption)by African nations and their leaders?

A cultural __________ is a custom to which adaptation is helpful,but not necessary.

In the United States advancement is frequently tied to one's ability to make improvements;results are what count.

Which of the following organizations is dedicated to "curbing corruption through international and national coalitions encouraging governments to establish and implement effective laws,policies,and anticorruption programs"?

If payments are extracted under duress by someone in authority from a person seeking only what they are lawfully entitled to,__________ has occurred.

As a form of bribery,lubrication involves a relatively small sum of cash,a gift,or a service given to a low-ranking official in a country where offerings are not prohibited by law.

A cultural ____________ is a custom in which an outsider must not participate.

_____________ involves a relatively small sum of cash,a gift,or a service given to a low-ranking official in a country where such offerings are not prohibited by law.

Knowledge of _______________ consists of understanding the business culture,management values,and business methods and behaviors.

The extent of a company's __________ orientation has been shown to be positively related to profits.

Many American companies are increasingly adopting a __________ whereas companies in other countries have been slow to change from the more traditional __________.

If a manager wished to gain knowledge of the management style used in a foreign organization,what three areas would the manager need to study to gain an appreciation of management style?

Which of the following forms of business decision-making characterizes most Asian countries?

Communication in a high-context culture depends heavily on ____,_____,and ____ things are said.

As a guide to adaptation,one of the "rules" that should be followed would be to be open tolerance.