Question 1

Describe the differences between the four strategic dispositions.What is the principle advantage of each disposition?

Accepted Answer

In the ethnocentric predisposition, a na

Question 2

A firm with an ethnocentric predisposition may find it difficult to implement a geocentric strategy, because it is unaccustomed to using global integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The United States has what is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Moderate-context culture 
B) Low-context culture 
C) Variable-context culture 
D) High-context culture 
A) Moderate-context culture 
B) Low-context culture 
C) Variable-context culture 
D) High-context culture

Question 4

Many U.S.and European multinationals find that doing business in the PRC can be a long, grueling process that often results in failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following countries prefer advertising that is factual and rational?

Accepted Answer

A) India 
B) China 
C) Germany 
D) France 
A) India 
B) China 
C) Germany 
D) France

Question 6

A company with a geocentric predisposition allows the values and interests of the parent company to guide the strategic decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Many in the United States believe that it is more difficult to get along with the _____ than with other Europeans.

Accepted Answer

A) Germans 
B) Austrians 
C) Spanish 
D) French 
A) Germans 
B) Austrians 
C) Spanish 
D) French

Question 8

Simplification is the process of exhibiting the same orientation toward different cultural groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the difference between parochialism and simplification.

Accepted Answer

Parochialism is the tendency to view the

Question 10

In regard to the cultural dimension, "What is the conception of space?" the dominant characteristic for American managers is:

Accepted Answer

A) Private 
B) Mixed 
C) Shared 
D) Public 
A) Private 
B) Mixed 
C) Shared 
D) Public

Question 11

Advertising in the United States should be indirect and subtle, emphasizing group references, shared responsibility and interpersonal trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A company with a(n) _____ predisposition tries to integrate a global systems approach to decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) Regiocentric 
B) Globalcentric 
C) Ethnocentric 
D) Geocentric 
A) Regiocentric 
B) Globalcentric 
C) Ethnocentric 
D) Geocentric

Question 13

What guidelines have to be followed by MNCs in order to tap the potential business opportunities in Russia?

Accepted Answer

MNCs have to build personal relationship

Question 14

In Japan, people often are hired based on what they can do for the firm in the short run, because many of them eventually will quit or be downsized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are characteristics of the Malaysian culture except:

Accepted Answer

A) Relationships between people are relatively short-lived and individuals tend to not feel a deep personal involvement with each other 
B) Communication often is implicit and individuals are taught from an early age to interpret these messages accurately 
C) People in authority are personally responsible for the actions of their subordinates and this places a premium on loyalty to both superiors and subordinates 
D) Agreements tend to be spoken rather than written 
A) Relationships between people are relatively short-lived and individuals tend to not feel a deep personal involvement with each other 
B) Communication often is implicit and individuals are taught from an early age to interpret these messages accurately 
C) People in authority are personally responsible for the actions of their subordinates and this places a premium on loyalty to both superiors and subordinates 
D) Agreements tend to be spoken rather than written

Describe the differences between the four strategic dispositions.What is the principle advantage of each disposition?

A firm with an ethnocentric predisposition may find it difficult to implement a geocentric strategy, because it is unaccustomed to using global integration.

The United States has what is called a _____.

Many U.S.and European multinationals find that doing business in the PRC can be a long, grueling process that often results in failure.

Which of the following countries prefer advertising that is factual and rational?

A company with a geocentric predisposition allows the values and interests of the parent company to guide the strategic decisions.

Many in the United States believe that it is more difficult to get along with the _____ than with other Europeans.

Simplification is the process of exhibiting the same orientation toward different cultural groups.

Describe the difference between parochialism and simplification.

In regard to the cultural dimension, "What is the conception of space?" the dominant characteristic for American managers is:

Advertising in the United States should be indirect and subtle, emphasizing group references, shared responsibility and interpersonal trust.

A company with a(n) _____ predisposition tries to integrate a global systems approach to decision making.

What guidelines have to be followed by MNCs in order to tap the potential business opportunities in Russia?

In Japan, people often are hired based on what they can do for the firm in the short run, because many of them eventually will quit or be downsized.

All of the following are characteristics of the Malaysian culture except:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

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 5: Managing Across Cultures

Describe the differences between the four strategic dispositions.What is the principle advantage of each disposition?

A firm with an ethnocentric predisposition may find it difficult to implement a geocentric strategy, because it is unaccustomed to using global integration.

The United States has what is called a _____.

Many U.S.and European multinationals find that doing business in the PRC can be a long, grueling process that often results in failure.

Which of the following countries prefer advertising that is factual and rational?

A company with a geocentric predisposition allows the values and interests of the parent company to guide the strategic decisions.

Many in the United States believe that it is more difficult to get along with the _____ than with other Europeans.

Simplification is the process of exhibiting the same orientation toward different cultural groups.

Describe the difference between parochialism and simplification.

In regard to the cultural dimension, "What is the conception of space?" the dominant characteristic for American managers is:

Advertising in the United States should be indirect and subtle, emphasizing group references, shared responsibility and interpersonal trust.

A company with a(n) _____ predisposition tries to integrate a global systems approach to decision making.

What guidelines have to be followed by MNCs in order to tap the potential business opportunities in Russia?

In Japan, people often are hired based on what they can do for the firm in the short run, because many of them eventually will quit or be downsized.

All of the following are characteristics of the Malaysian culture except:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

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