| Question 1 |
Globalization, in all its forms of personal and business contacts and information crossing borders, brings about changes that result in:
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| multicultural incrementalism. |
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| multicultural sensitivity. |
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| cultural accommodation. |
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| cultural diffusion. |
| Question 2 | |
Which of the following is NOT one of Trompenaars' s value dimensions?
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| Intrinsic versus extrinsic |
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| Neutral versus affective |
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| Universalism versus particularism |
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| Specific versus diffuse |
| Question 3 | |
Which of the following is true of countries with low masculinity?
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| More women in high-level jobs |
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| Increase in work-related stress |
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| Lack of concern for others |
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| More job conflicts |
| Question 4 | |
Managers from Singapore, New Zealand, and Hong Kong tend to take initiative and have a sense of urgency, and the confidence to get things done. According to the GLOBE project, such managers score high on the cultural dimension of:
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| future orientation. |
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| performance orientation. |
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| assertiveness. |
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| humane orientation. |
| Question 5 | |
According to contingency management, international managers need to:
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| adapt their management styles to the local setting and people. |
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| transfer home-country business practices to the local environment. |
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| provide training to locals before transferring new technology. |
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| determine the extent to which locals will accept unequal power. |
| Question 6 | |
The European view of information privacy most likely stems from its:
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| global nature of information technology. |
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| competitive origins. |
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| foreign business practices. |
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| culture and history. |
| Question 7 | |
Which of the following is NOT categorized as a sociocultural variable of culture?
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| Religion |
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| Education |
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| Language |
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| Economy |
| Question 8 | |
Which of the following subsystems is most likely to underlie both moral and economic norms?
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| Kinship system |
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| Political system |
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| Education system |
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| Religious system |
| Question 9 | |
Stereotyping should most likely be avoided by international managers because:
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| many cultures have diverse subcultures. |
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| current variables of culture are grossly inaccurate. |
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| many countries outlaw the practice. |
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| national culture is nonexistent. |
| Question 10 | |
Based on Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following is a characteristic of the particularistic approach? Objective: 2
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| Open expression of emotions |
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| Opportunity to achieve status |
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| Application of rules and systems |
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| Obligation toward relationships |
| Question 11 | |
An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by:
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| assuming that his or her own cultural styles and practices can be successfully followed in the host country. |
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| creating a cultural profile for that country or region in which the firm does business. |
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| hiring locals rather than expatriates for management positions in overseas subsidiaries. |
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| using stereotypes to develop cross-cultural understanding in a business setting. |
| Question 12 | |
Which of the following is true of the way Arabs view time?
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| Arabs honor deadlines by all means. |
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| Deadlines and firm commitments are crucial to Arabs. |
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| Arabs believe important decisions cannot be rushed. |
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| Arabs view time as a valuable and limited resource. |
| Question 13 | |
Which of the following is an advantage of organizational culture?
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| Individuality |
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| Excessive domestic focus |
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| Tendency to adopt changes quickly |
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| Long-term commitment |
| Question 14 | |
Managers from Italy and Mexico would most likely express their emotions openly during a business situation, while managers from England and Japan would most likely consider such behavior unprofessional. Which of the following Trompenaars's value dimensions explains this difference in behavior and attitude?
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| Achievement versus ascription |
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| Specific versus diffuse |
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| Universalism versus particularism |
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| Neutral versus affective |
| Question 15 | |
Which of the following factors can cause changes in traditional, non-Western societies?
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| Religious activities |
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| Self-reference criterion |
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| Media exposure |
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| Stereotyping |
| Question 16 | |
Which of the following is true of the attitude toward work in Mexican culture?
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| Leisure time is more important than work. |
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| Work is a sacred duty. |
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| Workers are primarily focused on the future. |
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| Group harmony at work is essential to success. |
| Question 17 | |
Which of the following represents the expectations, norms, and goals held in common by members of a specific company or group?
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| Organizational system |
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| Societal culture |
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| Organizational culture |
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| Cultural variable |
| Question 18 | |
All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT:
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| power distance. |
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| individualism. |
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| uncertainty avoidance. |
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| assertiveness. |
| Question 19 | |
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of the Arab culture?
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| Open admission of mistakes |
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| Emphasis on hospitality |
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| Five times a day prayer pattern |
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| Indirect communication style |
| Question 20 | |
Which of the following is likely to cause offense in Saudi Arabia?
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| Discrimination based on gender |
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| Introducing business subjects too soon |
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| Intolerance toward employees and coworkers |
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| Failure to make decisions with a long-term perspective
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