Question 1

A(n)________ project is one executed in a foreign country for a native firm.

Accepted Answer

overseas
Explanation: An overs

Question 2

The requirement for women to cover head,arms,and legs and to be accompanied by another woman or man is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

Accepted Answer

culture
Explanation: Religious factors t

Question 3

Communication difficulties due to language differences are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Geographic 
B)  Security 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Legal/political 
E)  Infrastructure 
A)  Geographic 
B)  Security 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Legal/political 
E)  Infrastructure

Question 4

Many firms have developed formal screening procedures to help ensure the careful selection of personnel for international projects.What are four characteristics that organizations might use to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many firms have developed formal screening procedures...

Question 5

In this culture,it is important never to display feelings of superiority because this makes others feel inferior,mutual respect is expected at all times,and a lot gets done by going through administrative channels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican 
B)  French 
C)  Arab 
D)  American 
E)  Chinese 
A)  Mexican 
B)  French 
C)  Arab 
D)  American 
E)  Chinese

Question 6

Most of the time project managers can use practices that work in their home country on projects in a foreign country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When you start your overseas assignment with a sense of excitement,you are in the ___________ stage of culture shock.

Accepted Answer

honeymoon
Explanatio

Question 8

The significance of personal relationships has created a system in which Mexicans are obligated to give preference to relatives and friends when hiring,contracting,procuring,and sharing business opportunities.This is referred to as the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manana 
B)  Gringo 
C)  Compadre 
D)  Quid pro quo 
E)  Nepotism 
A)  Manana 
B)  Gringo 
C)  Compadre 
D)  Quid pro quo 
E)  Nepotism

Question 9

Exchange rates,inflation,and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal/political 
B)  Security 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Economic 
A)  Legal/political 
B)  Security 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Economic

Question 10

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste would be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic 
B)  Geographic 
C)  Legal/political 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Culture 
A)  Economic 
B)  Geographic 
C)  Legal/political 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Culture

Question 11

The constraints imposed by national and local laws are part of the environmental factor termed infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The example of one project in Africa being paid in goat skins is an example of the environmental factor of infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Americans tend to underestimate the importance that relationship building plays in conducting business in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general pace of life and understanding the punctuality of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a guideline/caution when working with Americans on projects?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a guideline/caution when working with...

Question 16

_________ is critical to the success of business negotiations when working in Saudi Arabia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calling attention to oneself 
B)  Patience 
C)  Determination 
D)  Displaying feelings of superiority 
E)  Ignoring administrative channels 
A)  Calling attention to oneself 
B)  Patience 
C)  Determination 
D)  Displaying feelings of superiority 
E)  Ignoring administrative channels

Question 17

What is a stability zone? Why is it important? Provide an example of a stability zone that you might create.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a stability zone? Why is...

Question 18

Organizations examine a number of characteristics to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work.The following are all examples of characteristics examined EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  If the candidate has work experience with cultures other than one's own. 
B)  If the candidate is in the position to move if necessary. 
C)  If the candidate is in good physical and emotional health. 
D)  If the candidate has knowledge of a host nation's language. 
E)  If the candidate has previous overseas travel. 
A)  If the candidate has work experience with cultures other than one's own. 
B)  If the candidate is in the position to move if necessary. 
C)  If the candidate is in good physical and emotional health. 
D)  If the candidate has knowledge of a host nation's language. 
E)  If the candidate has previous overseas travel.

Question 19

In this culture,preference is given to friends when hiring,contracting,procuring and sharing business opportunities.Family is also very important and trustworthiness is often gauged by the level of loyalty and attention one devotes to their family.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican 
B)  French 
C)  Arab 
D)  American 
E)  Chinese 
A)  Mexican 
B)  French 
C)  Arab 
D)  American 
E)  Chinese

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of managing international projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased income 
B)  Foreign currency exchange rates 
C)  Foreign travel 
D)  Increased career opportunities 
E)  New life-time friends 
A)  Increased income 
B)  Foreign currency exchange rates 
C)  Foreign travel 
D)  Increased career opportunities 
E)  New life-time friends

A(n)________ project is one executed in a foreign country for a native firm.

The requirement for women to cover head,arms,and legs and to be accompanied by another woman or man is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

Communication difficulties due to language differences are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Many firms have developed formal screening procedures to help ensure the careful selection of personnel for international projects.What are four characteristics that organizations might use to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work?

In this culture,it is important never to display feelings of superiority because this makes others feel inferior,mutual respect is expected at all times,and a lot gets done by going through administrative channels.

Most of the time project managers can use practices that work in their home country on projects in a foreign country.

When you start your overseas assignment with a sense of excitement,you are in the ___________ stage of culture shock.

The significance of personal relationships has created a system in which Mexicans are obligated to give preference to relatives and friends when hiring,contracting,procuring,and sharing business opportunities.This is referred to as the __________ system.

Exchange rates,inflation,and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste would be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

The constraints imposed by national and local laws are part of the environmental factor termed infrastructure.

The example of one project in Africa being paid in goat skins is an example of the environmental factor of infrastructure.

Americans tend to underestimate the importance that relationship building plays in conducting business in other countries.

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general pace of life and understanding the punctuality of people.

What is a guideline/caution when working with Americans on projects?

_________ is critical to the success of business negotiations when working in Saudi Arabia.

What is a stability zone? Why is it important? Provide an example of a stability zone that you might create.

Organizations examine a number of characteristics to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work.The following are all examples of characteristics examined EXCEPT

In this culture,preference is given to friends when hiring,contracting,procuring and sharing business opportunities.Family is also very important and trustworthiness is often gauged by the level of loyalty and attention one devotes to their family.

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of managing international projects?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Oversight

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Exam 15: International Projects

A(n)________ project is one executed in a foreign country for a native firm.

The requirement for women to cover head,arms,and legs and to be accompanied by another woman or man is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

Communication difficulties due to language differences are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Many firms have developed formal screening procedures to help ensure the careful selection of personnel for international projects.What are four characteristics that organizations might use to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work?

In this culture,it is important never to display feelings of superiority because this makes others feel inferior,mutual respect is expected at all times,and a lot gets done by going through administrative channels.

Most of the time project managers can use practices that work in their home country on projects in a foreign country.

When you start your overseas assignment with a sense of excitement,you are in the ___________ stage of culture shock.

The significance of personal relationships has created a system in which Mexicans are obligated to give preference to relatives and friends when hiring,contracting,procuring,and sharing business opportunities.This is referred to as the __________ system.

Exchange rates,inflation,and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste would be classified as which of the following environmental factors?

The constraints imposed by national and local laws are part of the environmental factor termed infrastructure.

The example of one project in Africa being paid in goat skins is an example of the environmental factor of infrastructure.

Americans tend to underestimate the importance that relationship building plays in conducting business in other countries.

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general pace of life and understanding the punctuality of people.

What is a guideline/caution when working with Americans on projects?

_________ is critical to the success of business negotiations when working in Saudi Arabia.

What is a stability zone? Why is it important? Provide an example of a stability zone that you might create.

Organizations examine a number of characteristics to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work.The following are all examples of characteristics examined EXCEPT

In this culture,preference is given to friends when hiring,contracting,procuring and sharing business opportunities.Family is also very important and trustworthiness is often gauged by the level of loyalty and attention one devotes to their family.

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of managing international projects?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters