Exam 15: International Projects

In dealing with the French,a lot of what gets done is a result of going through administrative channels,which involves a lot of red tape,and efforts to sidestep this can be regarded as disrespect for legal and governmental institutions.

When you begin to lose confidence in your ability to communicate and work effectively in the different culture,you are in which of the following stages of culture shock?

One factor that is often underestimated until project personnel actually arrive at a foreign destination is the geography of the country.

The following are ways of coping with culture shock EXCEPT

The initial stage of culture shock is irritability and hostility.

The natural psychological disorientation that most people suffer when they move into a different culture than their own is called ___________.

An overseas project is one done in a foreign country for a foreign firm.

In an effort to manage the stress of coping with culture shock,one can create a ______ zone or an environment that closely relates to home.

Many outsiders consider the Chinese system of guanxi to be like nepotism where decisions are made based on family ties instead of an objective assessment of ability.

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

Bartering is a form of compensation that is still used by some countries and organizations and is an example of the ________ environmental factor.

Projects are classified differently depending on the location of the project and whether or not the customer is foreign or native.Identify and briefly describe the four possible classifications for projects.

When you start to overcome your sense of isolation and figure out how to get things done in the new culture,you are in the gradual adjustment cycle of culture shock.

McDonald's is creating a multinational distribution system for all of its foreign and domestic subsidiaries.The project manager is from the corporate headquarters and he manages teams from each of the countries involved.The project would be classified as

What are ways an international project manager can cope with culture shock?

Government corruption and political stability are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

________ is a system of shared norms,beliefs,values,and customs that bind people together,creating shared meaning and a unique identity.

Culture shock is generally considered a _________ sign that the professional is becoming involved in the new culture.

The need to hire tribal bodyguards in such places as Angola and Uzbekistan is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

When you start to overcome your sense of isolation and begin to acquire a new perspective of what is possible,you are in the ________ stage of culture shock.