Question 1

While the original Hofstede research lead to four cultural dimensions,a later researcher found a fifth.Identify and describe this dimension.

Accepted Answer

Since the original research on IBM emplo

Question 2

Culture shock __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) refers to the frustration and confusion that result from being constantly subjected to strange and unfamiliar cues about what to do and how to get it done 
B) typically sets in after an initial positive period 
C) is a period in which the manager may miss the familiar surroundings of the home office 
D) All of the above 
A) refers to the frustration and confusion that result from being constantly subjected to strange and unfamiliar cues about what to do and how to get it done 
B) typically sets in after an initial positive period 
C) is a period in which the manager may miss the familiar surroundings of the home office 
D) All of the above

Question 3

Define and describe how Hofstede's four dimensions may be applied to the United States.Based upon your answer,what specific advice would you give a US manager looking to conduct business in another country.

Accepted Answer

Uncertainty Avoidance This dimension con

Question 4

Regardless of national culture,being late for a meeting is typically considered disrespectful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Confucian dynamism refers to the tendency of a culture's norms and values to emphasize satisfying individual needs or group needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a culture that has a ________ perspective; poor performance is expected from some people.

Accepted Answer

A) dominance 
B) preordained 
C) harmony 
D) global 
A) dominance 
B) preordained 
C) harmony 
D) global

Question 7

According to Tung,two primary factors determine how much and what kind of training expatriate managers should receive.These are ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) the level of contact with the host culture that the expatriate will encounter and the degree of dissimilarity between the home and host cultures 
B) the level of contact with the host culture that the expatriate will encounter,and the manager's language skills 
C) the level of the manager's specific technical skills and the degree of dissimilarity between the home and host cultures 
D) level of position responsibility and the complexity of the assignment 
A) the level of contact with the host culture that the expatriate will encounter and the degree of dissimilarity between the home and host cultures 
B) the level of contact with the host culture that the expatriate will encounter,and the manager's language skills 
C) the level of the manager's specific technical skills and the degree of dissimilarity between the home and host cultures 
D) level of position responsibility and the complexity of the assignment

Question 8

Cross-cultural communication often results in misunderstanding caused by __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) misperception 
B) misinterpretation 
C) misevaluation 
D) All of the above 
A) misperception 
B) misinterpretation 
C) misevaluation 
D) All of the above

Question 9

You are visiting a country where the prevailing belief is that using power is neither inherently good nor inherently evil; whether power is good or evil depends on the purposes for and consequences of its use.Using Hofstede's dimension,this country may be best characterized as having a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) neutral assertiveness orientation 
B) high degree of power distance 
C) neutral masculinity-femininity orientation 
D) low degree of power distance 
A) neutral assertiveness orientation 
B) high degree of power distance 
C) neutral masculinity-femininity orientation 
D) low degree of power distance

Question 10

In national cultures that tolerate _________,norms and values will suggest that power differences should be minimal.

Accepted Answer

A) a high degree of power distance 
B) high degree of authority avoidance 
C) only a small degree of power distance 
D) only a small degree of authority avoidance 
A) a high degree of power distance 
B) high degree of authority avoidance 
C) only a small degree of power distance 
D) only a small degree of authority avoidance

While the original Hofstede research lead to four cultural dimensions,a later researcher found a fifth.Identify and describe this dimension.

Culture shock __________________.

Define and describe how Hofstede's four dimensions may be applied to the United States.Based upon your answer,what specific advice would you give a US manager looking to conduct business in another country.

Regardless of national culture,being late for a meeting is typically considered disrespectful.

Confucian dynamism refers to the tendency of a culture's norms and values to emphasize satisfying individual needs or group needs.

In a culture that has a ________ perspective; poor performance is expected from some people.

According to Tung,two primary factors determine how much and what kind of training expatriate managers should receive.These are ________________________.

Cross-cultural communication often results in misunderstanding caused by __________________.

You are visiting a country where the prevailing belief is that using power is neither inherently good nor inherently evil; whether power is good or evil depends on the purposes for and consequences of its use.Using Hofstede's dimension,this country may be best characterized as having a ___________.

In national cultures that tolerate _________,norms and values will suggest that power differences should be minimal.

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While the original Hofstede research lead to four cultural dimensions,a later researcher found a fifth.Identify and describe this dimension.

Culture shock __________________.

Define and describe how Hofstede's four dimensions may be applied to the United States.Based upon your answer,what specific advice would you give a US manager looking to conduct business in another country.

Regardless of national culture,being late for a meeting is typically considered disrespectful.

Confucian dynamism refers to the tendency of a culture's norms and values to emphasize satisfying individual needs or group needs.

In a culture that has a ________ perspective; poor performance is expected from some people.

According to Tung,two primary factors determine how much and what kind of training expatriate managers should receive.These are ________________________.

Cross-cultural communication often results in misunderstanding caused by __________________.

You are visiting a country where the prevailing belief is that using power is neither inherently good nor inherently evil; whether power is good or evil depends on the purposes for and consequences of its use.Using Hofstede's dimension,this country may be best characterized as having a ___________.

In national cultures that tolerate _________,norms and values will suggest that power differences should be minimal.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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