Exam 15: International Projects

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.

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Question 41

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

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Question 42

An information systems specialist reported that his performance on a project in Northern Sweden declined due to sleep deprivation during the summer months in which there were 20 hours of daylight each day.This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

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Question 43

A way for project managers to deal with the stress of culture shock is to redefine priorities and develop more realistic expectations as to what is possible.

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Question 44

Construction projects in Southeast Asia having to accommodate the monsoon season when rainfall can be as high as 50 inches per month is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

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Question 45

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.

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Question 46

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

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Question 47

The following are ways of coping with culture shock EXCEPT

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Question 48

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.

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Question 49

A practical step for a project manager to take when trying to select a site for an international project is to

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Question 50

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.

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Question 51

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

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Question 52

The initial stage of culture shock is irritability and hostility.

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Question 53

Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments; __________ can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.

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Question 54

The phase of culture shock where you begin to function and communicate in the new culture.

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Question 55

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?

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Question 56

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

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Question 57

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

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Question 58

Infrastructure refers to a country's or community's ability to provide services such as power, technology, communication, or transportation required for a project.

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Question 59

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

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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.

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

An information systems specialist reported that his performance on a project in Northern Sweden declined due to sleep deprivation during the summer months in which there were 20 hours of daylight each day.This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

A way for project managers to deal with the stress of culture shock is to redefine priorities and develop more realistic expectations as to what is possible.

Construction projects in Southeast Asia having to accommodate the monsoon season when rainfall can be as high as 50 inches per month is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

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.

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

The following are ways of coping with culture shock EXCEPT

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.

A practical step for a project manager to take when trying to select a site for an international project is to

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.

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

The initial stage of culture shock is irritability and hostility.

Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments; __________ can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.

The phase of culture shock where you begin to function and communicate in the new culture.

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?

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

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

Infrastructure refers to a country's or community's ability to provide services such as power, technology, communication, or transportation required for a project.

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

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