Question 1

Which of the following describes the "attitude toward authority" in an Eiffel Tower corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Status is achieved by individuals exemplifying creativity and growth 
B) Status is achieved by project group members who contribute to a targeted goal 
C) Status is ascribed to superior roles that are distant yet powerful 
D) Status is ascribed to parent figures that are close and powerful 
A) Status is achieved by individuals exemplifying creativity and growth 
B) Status is achieved by project group members who contribute to a targeted goal 
C) Status is ascribed to superior roles that are distant yet powerful 
D) Status is ascribed to parent figures that are close and powerful

Question 2

Multiculturally diverse teams have a great deal of potential to be either very effective or very ineffective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An example of a token group is a group of three American, three German, three British and three Japanese managers who are looking into oil exploration opportunities in Russia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on the hierarchy and orientation to the person.

Accepted Answer

A) Family 
B) Eiffel Tower 
C) Incubator 
D) Guided missile 
A) Family 
B) Eiffel Tower 
C) Incubator 
D) Guided missile

Question 5

As the diversity of a group increases, the likelihood of all members perceiving things in the same way increases sharply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To ensure good communication in global teams, managers should do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Hold an initial meeting in which all members introduce themselves and describe their jobs 
B) Hold regular meetings throughout the project to ensure everyone is "on the same page" 
C) Avoid the use of email, and use only video conferencing of telephone communication to avoid misunderstandings 
D) Put the details of the project in writing 
A) Hold an initial meeting in which all members introduce themselves and describe their jobs 
B) Hold regular meetings throughout the project to ensure everyone is "on the same page" 
C) Avoid the use of email, and use only video conferencing of telephone communication to avoid misunderstandings 
D) Put the details of the project in writing

Question 7

Under this Eiffel Tower culture, jobs are well defined, employees know what they are supposed to do and everything is coordinated from the top.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A disadvantage of diversity is that it often leads to groupthink, which is social conformity and pressures on individual members of a group to conform and reach consensus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Organizational climate is reflected by:

Accepted Answer

A) The degree of cooperation between management and employees 
B) Common language, terminology and rituals 
C) High product and service quality 
D) The way participants interact with each other 
A) The degree of cooperation between management and employees 
B) Common language, terminology and rituals 
C) High product and service quality 
D) The way participants interact with each other

Question 10

What are the four types of organizational culture identified by Fons Trompenaars? Provide a brief description of each of these cultures.

Accepted Answer

The four types of organizational culture

Question 11

Hofstede's research found that the national cultural values of employees have an insignificant impact on their organizational performance and these values are easily changed by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following describes the "relationships between employees" in a family corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Diffuse relationships to organic whole to which one is bonded 
B) Specific role in mechanical system of required interaction 
C) Specific tasks in cybernetic system targeted on shared objectives 
D) Diffuse, spontaneous relationships growing out of shared creative process 
A) Diffuse relationships to organic whole to which one is bonded 
B) Specific role in mechanical system of required interaction 
C) Specific tasks in cybernetic system targeted on shared objectives 
D) Diffuse, spontaneous relationships growing out of shared creative process

Question 13

There are three aspects of organizational functions that seem to be especially important in determining an MNC's organizational culture.These are:

Accepted Answer

A) The general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals and their places in them; the age of the organization; and the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization 
B) The general relationship between the managers and rank-and-file employees in the organization; the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization; and the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates 
C) The degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization; the age of the organization; and the strength of the organization's leadership 
D) The general relationship between the employees and their organization; the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates; and the general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals and their places in them 
A) The general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals and their places in them; the age of the organization; and the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization 
B) The general relationship between the managers and rank-and-file employees in the organization; the degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization; and the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates 
C) The degree of cultural diversity among the members of the organization; the age of the organization; and the strength of the organization's leadership 
D) The general relationship between the employees and their organization; the hierarchical system of authority that defines the roles of managers and subordinates; and the general views that employees hold about the MNC's purpose, destiny, goals and their places in them

Question 14

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

Accepted Answer

A) Guided missile 
B) Family 
C) Incubator 
D) Eiffel Tower 
A) Guided missile 
B) Family 
C) Incubator 
D) Eiffel Tower

Question 15

A widely held belief that has not been found to be accurate is that organizational culture:

Accepted Answer

A) Tends to erase the impact of national culture 
B) Tends to be affected by national culture 
C) Cannot easily change the cultural values employees bring to the workplace 
D) Is different in different subsidiaries 
A) Tends to erase the impact of national culture 
B) Tends to be affected by national culture 
C) Cannot easily change the cultural values employees bring to the workplace 
D) Is different in different subsidiaries

Which of the following describes the "attitude toward authority" in an Eiffel Tower corporate culture?

Multiculturally diverse teams have a great deal of potential to be either very effective or very ineffective.

An example of a token group is a group of three American, three German, three British and three Japanese managers who are looking into oil exploration opportunities in Russia.

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on the hierarchy and orientation to the person.

As the diversity of a group increases, the likelihood of all members perceiving things in the same way increases sharply.

To ensure good communication in global teams, managers should do all of the following except

Under this Eiffel Tower culture, jobs are well defined, employees know what they are supposed to do and everything is coordinated from the top.

A disadvantage of diversity is that it often leads to groupthink, which is social conformity and pressures on individual members of a group to conform and reach consensus.

Organizational climate is reflected by:

What are the four types of organizational culture identified by Fons Trompenaars? Provide a brief description of each of these cultures.

Hofstede's research found that the national cultural values of employees have an insignificant impact on their organizational performance and these values are easily changed by the organization.

Which of the following describes the "relationships between employees" in a family corporate culture?

There are three aspects of organizational functions that seem to be especially important in determining an MNC's organizational culture.These are:

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

A widely held belief that has not been found to be accurate is that organizational culture:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Which of the following describes the "attitude toward authority" in an Eiffel Tower corporate culture?

Multiculturally diverse teams have a great deal of potential to be either very effective or very ineffective.

An example of a token group is a group of three American, three German, three British and three Japanese managers who are looking into oil exploration opportunities in Russia.

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on the hierarchy and orientation to the person.

As the diversity of a group increases, the likelihood of all members perceiving things in the same way increases sharply.

To ensure good communication in global teams, managers should do all of the following except

Under this Eiffel Tower culture, jobs are well defined, employees know what they are supposed to do and everything is coordinated from the top.

A disadvantage of diversity is that it often leads to groupthink, which is social conformity and pressures on individual members of a group to conform and reach consensus.

Organizational climate is reflected by:

What are the four types of organizational culture identified by Fons Trompenaars? Provide a brief description of each of these cultures.

Hofstede's research found that the national cultural values of employees have an insignificant impact on their organizational performance and these values are easily changed by the organization.

Which of the following describes the "relationships between employees" in a family corporate culture?

There are three aspects of organizational functions that seem to be especially important in determining an MNC's organizational culture.These are:

_____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

A widely held belief that has not been found to be accurate is that organizational culture:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

Filters