Question 1

Because English is the international language for business,project managers can usually be just as successful without any training in the host country's language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If a construction company in Dallas builds a bridge in Houston,the project would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  Global. 
B)  Overseas. 
C)  Local. 
D)  Domestic. 
E)  Foreign. 
A)  Global. 
B)  Overseas. 
C)  Local. 
D)  Domestic. 
E)  Foreign.

Question 3

The growing presence of crime resulting from the Russian Mafia has discouraged many foreign firms from setting up operations in the former Soviet Union.This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Project professionals assigned to foreign countries should have a minimal understanding of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal opportunity 
B)  Dress codes 
C)  Business protocols 
D)  Holidays 
E)  All of these are examples of areas an international project manager should have minimal understanding of before traveling 
A)  Equal opportunity 
B)  Dress codes 
C)  Business protocols 
D)  Holidays 
E)  All of these are examples of areas an international project manager should have minimal understanding of before traveling

Question 6

Intermediaries are often used to bridge the gap between a project manager and the culture in which they are working.The following are all functions they perform EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Translators. 
B)  Help foreign project team members complete project work as the project manager specifies. 
C)  Cultural guides. 
D)  Social connections. 
E)  Help to guide the manager through ethical issues. 
A)  Translators. 
B)  Help foreign project team members complete project work as the project manager specifies. 
C)  Cultural guides. 
D)  Social connections. 
E)  Help to guide the manager through ethical issues.

Question 7

When interacting with ___________ businesspeople,pay close attention to your own professional appearance and make an effort to appear cultured and sophisticated.

Accepted Answer

French
Explanation: Great importance is

Question 8

Mexicans tend to be more cautious and want to spend more time discussing risks and potential problems that Americans might dismiss as improbable or irrelevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In Chinese culture,the personal connections with appropriate authorities or individuals is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  Feng shui. 
B)  Bribery. 
C)  Guanxi. 
D)  Quid pro quo. 
E)  Nepotism. 
A)  Feng shui. 
B)  Bribery. 
C)  Guanxi. 
D)  Quid pro quo. 
E)  Nepotism.

Question 11

The stages of culture shock include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Gradual adjustment. 
B)  Irritability and hostility. 
C)  Honeymoon. 
D)  Repatriation. 
E)  Adaptation. 
A)  Gradual adjustment. 
B)  Irritability and hostility. 
C)  Honeymoon. 
D)  Repatriation. 
E)  Adaptation.

Question 12

The environmental factor that involves the capacity of a country's military and police forces to prevent and respond to attacks is called security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If IBM built a computer system for Outback Barbie Inc.(based in Australia)at their corporate headquarters in Sydney,the project would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  Global. 
B)  Overseas. 
C)  Local. 
D)  Domestic. 
E)  Foreign. 
A)  Global. 
B)  Overseas. 
C)  Local. 
D)  Domestic. 
E)  Foreign.

Question 14

It is common practice to rely on mediators,often natives who are foreign educated,to bridge the gap between cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following can help a project manager to digest,clarify,and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk matrix 
B)  Priority matrix 
C)  Responsibility matrix 
D)  Gantt chart 
E)  Contingency matrix 
A)  Risk matrix 
B)  Priority matrix 
C)  Responsibility matrix 
D)  Gantt chart 
E)  Contingency matrix

Because English is the international language for business,project managers can usually be just as successful without any training in the host country's language.

If a construction company in Dallas builds a bridge in Houston,the project would be classified as

The growing presence of crime resulting from the Russian Mafia has discouraged many foreign firms from setting up operations in the former Soviet Union.This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

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

Project professionals assigned to foreign countries should have a minimal understanding of _________.

Intermediaries are often used to bridge the gap between a project manager and the culture in which they are working.The following are all functions they perform EXCEPT

When interacting with ___________ businesspeople,pay close attention to your own professional appearance and make an effort to appear cultured and sophisticated.

Mexicans tend to be more cautious and want to spend more time discussing risks and potential problems that Americans might dismiss as improbable or irrelevant.

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

In Chinese culture,the personal connections with appropriate authorities or individuals is termed

The stages of culture shock include all of the following EXCEPT

The environmental factor that involves the capacity of a country's military and police forces to prevent and respond to attacks is called security.

If IBM built a computer system for Outback Barbie Inc.(based in Australia)at their corporate headquarters in Sydney,the project would be classified as

It is common practice to rely on mediators,often natives who are foreign educated,to bridge the gap between cultures.

Which of the following can help a project manager to digest,clarify,and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project?

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

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Exam 15: International Projects

Because English is the international language for business,project managers can usually be just as successful without any training in the host country's language.

If a construction company in Dallas builds a bridge in Houston,the project would be classified as

The growing presence of crime resulting from the Russian Mafia has discouraged many foreign firms from setting up operations in the former Soviet Union.This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

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

Project professionals assigned to foreign countries should have a minimal understanding of _________.

Intermediaries are often used to bridge the gap between a project manager and the culture in which they are working.The following are all functions they perform EXCEPT

When interacting with ___________ businesspeople,pay close attention to your own professional appearance and make an effort to appear cultured and sophisticated.

Mexicans tend to be more cautious and want to spend more time discussing risks and potential problems that Americans might dismiss as improbable or irrelevant.

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

In Chinese culture,the personal connections with appropriate authorities or individuals is termed

The stages of culture shock include all of the following EXCEPT

The environmental factor that involves the capacity of a country's military and police forces to prevent and respond to attacks is called security.

If IBM built a computer system for Outback Barbie Inc.(based in Australia)at their corporate headquarters in Sydney,the project would be classified as

It is common practice to rely on mediators,often natives who are foreign educated,to bridge the gap between cultures.

Which of the following can help a project manager to digest,clarify,and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project?

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