Question 1

People in Singapore and Denmark are inclined toward long-term planning.According to the GLOBE project,such societies score high on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance orientation 
B)  assertiveness 
C)  humane orientation 
D)  future orientation 
A)  performance orientation 
B)  assertiveness 
C)  humane orientation 
D)  future orientation

Question 2

According to Hofstede,what is the relationship between individualism and national economic performance?

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's research indicates strongly t

Question 3

Differentiate between managers in specific-oriented cultures (such as the United States)and managers in diffuse-oriented cultures (such as China).

Accepted Answer

Managers in specific-oriented cultures s

Question 4

In which of the following countries would an autocratic style of leadership be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  low power distance countries 
B)  high power distance countries 
C)  humane-oriented countries 
D)  high performance-oriented countries 
A)  low power distance countries 
B)  high power distance countries 
C)  humane-oriented countries 
D)  high performance-oriented countries

Question 5

Arabs avoid open admission of error at all costs because weakness is a failure to be manly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ refers to the assumption that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits without regard to individual differences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversification 
B)  Posturing 
C)  Stereotyping 
D)  Parochialism 
A)  Diversification 
B)  Posturing 
C)  Stereotyping 
D)  Parochialism

Question 7

According to Harris and Moran's eight categories,a kinship system refers to the influence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  workplace relations 
B)  religious activities 
C)  family relationships 
D)  formal groups 
A)  workplace relations 
B)  religious activities 
C)  family relationships 
D)  formal groups

Question 8

Social loafing is common in a collectivistic society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary reason for failed expatriate assignments?

Accepted Answer

A)  creeping incrementalism 
B)  cross-cultural differences 
C)  moral universalism 
D)  economic barriers 
A)  creeping incrementalism 
B)  cross-cultural differences 
C)  moral universalism 
D)  economic barriers

Question 10

Global managers who exhibit cultural intelligence and cultural sensitivity will most likely be able to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiate effectively in expatriate assignments 
B)  request bonuses for overseas job assignments 
C)  implement technological changes quickly 
D)  conduct efficient performance appraisals 
A)  negotiate effectively in expatriate assignments 
B)  request bonuses for overseas job assignments 
C)  implement technological changes quickly 
D)  conduct efficient performance appraisals

Question 11

In which of the following societies are people more likely to pass on inside information to a friend?

Accepted Answer

A)  particularistic 
B)  universalistic 
C)  neutral 
D)  affective 
A)  particularistic 
B)  universalistic 
C)  neutral 
D)  affective

Question 12

Discuss the impact of the Internet on various cultures.How do cultural differences complicate international management in regard to the use of technology? Provide specific examples in your answer.

Accepted Answer

The Internet has affected many social va

Question 13

The main purpose of Harris and Moran's eight categories is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to show how subsystems in a society affect an individual's behavior 
B)  to emphasize how stereotyping can be used for learning about different cultures 
C)  to show how subcultures are beginning to converge with broader cultures 
D)  to indicate that global managers should adapt to subordinates from other cultures 
A)  to show how subsystems in a society affect an individual's behavior 
B)  to emphasize how stereotyping can be used for learning about different cultures 
C)  to show how subcultures are beginning to converge with broader cultures 
D)  to indicate that global managers should adapt to subordinates from other cultures

Question 14

What is convergence?

Accepted Answer

Convergence describes the phenomenon of

Question 15

High power distance usually results in a centralized structure and autocratic leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Hofstede,the tendency of people to look after themselves and their immediate family and to place less emphasis on the needs of the society is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance 
B)  uncertainty avoidance 
C)  individualism 
D)  masculinity 
A)  power distance 
B)  uncertainty avoidance 
C)  individualism 
D)  masculinity

Question 17

According to Hofstede,societies that accept strong hierarchical boss-subordinate relationships are high on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  collectivism 
C)  individualism 
D)  power distance 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  collectivism 
C)  individualism 
D)  power distance

Question 18

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  assertiveness 
C)  power distance 
D)  individualism 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  assertiveness 
C)  power distance 
D)  individualism

Question 19

Cultural intelligence is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural accommodation 
B)  cultural quotient 
C)  cultural empathy 
D)  cultural sensitivity 
A)  cultural accommodation 
B)  cultural quotient 
C)  cultural empathy 
D)  cultural sensitivity

Question 20

Performance-oriented societies tend to take initiative and have the confidence to get things done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

People in Singapore and Denmark are inclined toward long-term planning.According to the GLOBE project,such societies score high on ________.

According to Hofstede,what is the relationship between individualism and national economic performance?

Differentiate between managers in specific-oriented cultures (such as the United States)and managers in diffuse-oriented cultures (such as China).

In which of the following countries would an autocratic style of leadership be most effective?

Arabs avoid open admission of error at all costs because weakness is a failure to be manly.

________ refers to the assumption that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits without regard to individual differences.

According to Harris and Moran's eight categories,a kinship system refers to the influence of ________.

Social loafing is common in a collectivistic society.

Which of the following is a primary reason for failed expatriate assignments?

Global managers who exhibit cultural intelligence and cultural sensitivity will most likely be able to ________.

In which of the following societies are people more likely to pass on inside information to a friend?

Discuss the impact of the Internet on various cultures.How do cultural differences complicate international management in regard to the use of technology? Provide specific examples in your answer.

The main purpose of Harris and Moran's eight categories is ________.

What is convergence?

High power distance usually results in a centralized structure and autocratic leadership.

According to Hofstede,the tendency of people to look after themselves and their immediate family and to place less emphasis on the needs of the society is known as ________.

According to Hofstede,societies that accept strong hierarchical boss-subordinate relationships are high on ________.

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT ________.

Cultural intelligence is also known as ________.

Performance-oriented societies tend to take initiative and have the confidence to get things done.

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing,Training,and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 3: Understanding the Role of Culture

People in Singapore and Denmark are inclined toward long-term planning.According to the GLOBE project,such societies score high on ________.

According to Hofstede,what is the relationship between individualism and national economic performance?

Differentiate between managers in specific-oriented cultures (such as the United States)and managers in diffuse-oriented cultures (such as China).

In which of the following countries would an autocratic style of leadership be most effective?

Arabs avoid open admission of error at all costs because weakness is a failure to be manly.

________ refers to the assumption that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits without regard to individual differences.

According to Harris and Moran's eight categories,a kinship system refers to the influence of ________.

Social loafing is common in a collectivistic society.

Which of the following is a primary reason for failed expatriate assignments?

Global managers who exhibit cultural intelligence and cultural sensitivity will most likely be able to ________.

In which of the following societies are people more likely to pass on inside information to a friend?

Discuss the impact of the Internet on various cultures.How do cultural differences complicate international management in regard to the use of technology? Provide specific examples in your answer.

The main purpose of Harris and Moran's eight categories is ________.

What is convergence?

High power distance usually results in a centralized structure and autocratic leadership.

According to Hofstede,the tendency of people to look after themselves and their immediate family and to place less emphasis on the needs of the society is known as ________.

According to Hofstede,societies that accept strong hierarchical boss-subordinate relationships are high on ________.

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT ________.

Cultural intelligence is also known as ________.

Performance-oriented societies tend to take initiative and have the confidence to get things done.

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing,Training,and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

Filters