Question 1

In general, the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country, the more intensive the training should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In France, which of the following factors is considered much more important than in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) Social class 
B) Agreement on issues 
C) Professional accomplishments 
D) Being open during negotiations 
E) Dedication to project completion 
A) Social class 
B) Agreement on issues 
C) Professional accomplishments 
D) Being open during negotiations 
E) Dedication to project completion

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

In the event of foreign business travel, what are some areas that you would need a minimal understanding of before you left?

Accepted Answer

Religion, dress codes, educati

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

security
Explanation: Security nationall

Question 7

If the Lincoln Log Construction Co. (based in Chicago)built an assembly plant for General Motors in Nigeria, 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 8

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a risk matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

There are a wide range of stress managem

Question 11

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

They may look for work experience with c

Question 12

Government corruption and political stability 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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

culture shock
Explanation: Cul

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

They tend to be passionate and emotional

Question 18

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

Accepted Answer

A) Language differences. 
B) Adapting to the general pace of life. 
C) Local business practices. 
D) Discrimination. 
E) Becoming familiar with local laws and regulations. 
A) Language differences. 
B) Adapting to the general pace of life. 
C) Local business practices. 
D) Discrimination. 
E) Becoming familiar with local laws and regulations.

Question 19

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves raising affective responses by the trainer to elicit cultural insights is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral/Experiential Approach. 
B) Affective Approach. 
C) Information-Giving Approach. 
D) Lemple-Huffman Approach. 
A) Behavioral/Experiential Approach. 
B) Affective Approach. 
C) Information-Giving Approach. 
D) Lemple-Huffman Approach.

Question 20

The degree to which local regulations favor local workers and suppliers is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

Accepted Answer

legal/political
Explanation: Political s

In general, the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country, the more intensive the training should be.

In France, which of the following factors is considered much more important than in the U.S.?

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

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.

In the event of foreign business travel, what are some areas that you would need a minimal understanding of before you left?

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

If the Lincoln Log Construction Co. (based in Chicago)built an assembly plant for General Motors in Nigeria, the project would be classified as

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a risk matrix.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves raising affective responses by the trainer to elicit cultural insights is known as the

The degree to which local regulations favor local workers and suppliers is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Exam 15: International Projects

In general, the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country, the more intensive the training should be.

In France, which of the following factors is considered much more important than in the U.S.?

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

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.

In the event of foreign business travel, what are some areas that you would need a minimal understanding of before you left?

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

If the Lincoln Log Construction Co. (based in Chicago)built an assembly plant for General Motors in Nigeria, the project would be classified as

One approach for the project manager to digest, clarify, and understand the factors leading to the selection of a specific international project is to use a risk matrix.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves raising affective responses by the trainer to elicit cultural insights is known as the

The degree to which local regulations favor local workers and suppliers is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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