Question 1

According to Hofstede, Arabs tend to rank ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low on collectivism 
B)  low on uncertainty avoidance 
C)  high on achievement 
D)  high on power distance 
A)  low on collectivism 
B)  low on uncertainty avoidance 
C)  high on achievement 
D)  high on power distance

Question 2

An increased level of anxiety among its people characterizes a society with high uncertainty avoidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a short essay, describe how managers are affected by the global economic environment, highlighting four factors that affect management and explaining why each is important.

Accepted Answer

A global manager must be aware of econom

Question 4

A(n) ________ attitude is characterized by parochialism.

Accepted Answer

A)  geocentric 
B)  polylinguistic 
C)  ethnocentric 
D)  acculturated 
A)  geocentric 
B)  polylinguistic 
C)  ethnocentric 
D)  acculturated

Question 5

In the later stages of doing business globally, if an organization is ready to make a more direct investment, it might utilize ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  joint ventures 
B)  strategic alliances 
C)  foreign subsidiaries 
D)  all of the above 
A)  joint ventures 
B)  strategic alliances 
C)  foreign subsidiaries 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

A drawback of the geocentric perspective is that it is inflexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a strategic alliance, both partners share the risks and rewards of the alliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ is a national culture attribute describing the extent to which societal values are characterized by assertiveness and materialism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Power distance 
C)  Achievement orientation 
D)  Long-term orientation 
A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Power distance 
C)  Achievement orientation 
D)  Long-term orientation

Question 9

First Visit Abroad (Scenario)
Bashir is excited about his first European business trip. He is confident about the trip, but is somewhat concerned about the strange habits and foreign languages he will encounter. "If only they would just speak Arabic like everyone else I know!" Bashir thinks.
-If Bashir is to become successful as a global manager, he must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  compete internationally but remain in his own country 
B)  learn about and accept other cultures 
C)  attempt to change other cultures to Arab ways 
D)  learn to manipulate other business cultures 
A)  compete internationally but remain in his own country 
B)  learn about and accept other cultures 
C)  attempt to change other cultures to Arab ways 
D)  learn to manipulate other business cultures

Question 10

When an organization drops its structure based on countries and reorganizes according to industries, it is pursuing a global organizational operation known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multinational organization 
B)  polycentrism 
C)  borderless organization 
D)  ethnocentrism 
A)  multinational organization 
B)  polycentrism 
C)  borderless organization 
D)  ethnocentrism

Question 11

The process of exporting involves acquiring products made abroad and selling them domestically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a basic definition of a multinational corporation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a company that has multiple home bases and manufacturing plants 
B)  a company that maintains operations in multiple countries 
C)  a company that maintains franchises in multiple countries 
D)  a company that pays corporate taxes in at least two countries 
A)  a company that has multiple home bases and manufacturing plants 
B)  a company that maintains operations in multiple countries 
C)  a company that maintains franchises in multiple countries 
D)  a company that pays corporate taxes in at least two countries

Question 13

The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures is similar to Hofstede's framework, but measures fewer dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Business Expansion Plan (Scenario)
As a business expansion director, Salma's goal is to scout out potential locations and basically provide input on how her company should proceed with its planned expansion into Europe. There are many options, including maintaining the businesses head office in Egypt and sending over company representatives when necessary or establishing separate operations facilities abroad and hiring locals as managers.
-If Salma's company decides to open a completely new operation in the UK, tailoring the company to local customs and marketing strategies and hiring local managers, they would be considered a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multidomestic corporation 
B)  transnational corporation 
C)  regional trade alliance 
D)  global company 
A)  multidomestic corporation 
B)  transnational corporation 
C)  regional trade alliance 
D)  global company

Question 15

According to the textbook, Americans most value ________, Arabs ________, and the Japanese ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-reliance, hospitality, friendship 
B)  freedom, family security, belonging 
C)  privacy, hierarchy, authority 
D)  independence, family security, collectiveness 
A)  self-reliance, hospitality, friendship 
B)  freedom, family security, belonging 
C)  privacy, hierarchy, authority 
D)  independence, family security, collectiveness

Question 16

Managers with an ethnocentric attitude would not trust foreign employees with key decisions or technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not a feature of a multidomestic corporation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision making takes place at the local level. 
B)  Marketing strategies are tailored to each country's culture. 
C)  Products are manufactured only in the local country. 
D)  Nationals are typically hired to run operations in each country. 
A)  Decision making takes place at the local level. 
B)  Marketing strategies are tailored to each country's culture. 
C)  Products are manufactured only in the local country. 
D)  Nationals are typically hired to run operations in each country.

Question 18

An international company is most likely to develop foreign subsidiaries ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  before it develops franchising agreements 
B)  after it establishes strategic alliances 
C)  before it develops licensing agreements 
D)  before it begins importing and exporting 
A)  before it develops franchising agreements 
B)  after it establishes strategic alliances 
C)  before it develops licensing agreements 
D)  before it begins importing and exporting

Question 19

Managers with a polycentric attitude would view every foreign operation as difficult and hard to understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is a cultural dimension in which people expect others in their group to look after them and protect them when they are in trouble.

Accepted Answer

A)  Power distance 
B)  Uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  Achievement 
A)  Power distance 
B)  Uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  Achievement

According to Hofstede, Arabs tend to rank ________.

An increased level of anxiety among its people characterizes a society with high uncertainty avoidance.

In a short essay, describe how managers are affected by the global economic environment, highlighting four factors that affect management and explaining why each is important.

A(n) ________ attitude is characterized by parochialism.

In the later stages of doing business globally, if an organization is ready to make a more direct investment, it might utilize ________.

A drawback of the geocentric perspective is that it is inflexible.

In a strategic alliance, both partners share the risks and rewards of the alliance.

________ is a national culture attribute describing the extent to which societal values are characterized by assertiveness and materialism.

When an organization drops its structure based on countries and reorganizes according to industries, it is pursuing a global organizational operation known as ________.

The process of exporting involves acquiring products made abroad and selling them domestically.

Which of the following is a basic definition of a multinational corporation?

The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures is similar to Hofstede's framework, but measures fewer dimensions.

According to the textbook, Americans most value , Arabs , and the Japanese .

Managers with an ethnocentric attitude would not trust foreign employees with key decisions or technology.

Which of the following is not a feature of a multidomestic corporation?

An international company is most likely to develop foreign subsidiaries ________.

Managers with a polycentric attitude would view every foreign operation as difficult and hard to understand.

________ is a cultural dimension in which people expect others in their group to look after them and protect them when they are in trouble.

Introduction to Management and Organisations

Management History

Organisational Culture and Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision-Makers

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Introduction to Controlling

Managing Operations

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Exam 4: Managing in a Global Environment

According to Hofstede, Arabs tend to rank ________.

An increased level of anxiety among its people characterizes a society with high uncertainty avoidance.

In a short essay, describe how managers are affected by the global economic environment, highlighting four factors that affect management and explaining why each is important.

A(n) ________ attitude is characterized by parochialism.

In the later stages of doing business globally, if an organization is ready to make a more direct investment, it might utilize ________.

A drawback of the geocentric perspective is that it is inflexible.

In a strategic alliance, both partners share the risks and rewards of the alliance.

________ is a national culture attribute describing the extent to which societal values are characterized by assertiveness and materialism.

When an organization drops its structure based on countries and reorganizes according to industries, it is pursuing a global organizational operation known as ________.

The process of exporting involves acquiring products made abroad and selling them domestically.

Which of the following is a basic definition of a multinational corporation?

The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures is similar to Hofstede's framework, but measures fewer dimensions.

According to the textbook, Americans most value ________, Arabs ________, and the Japanese ________.

Managers with an ethnocentric attitude would not trust foreign employees with key decisions or technology.

Which of the following is not a feature of a multidomestic corporation?

An international company is most likely to develop foreign subsidiaries ________.

Managers with a polycentric attitude would view every foreign operation as difficult and hard to understand.

________ is a cultural dimension in which people expect others in their group to look after them and protect them when they are in trouble.

Introduction to Management and Organisations

Management History

Organisational Culture and Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision-Makers

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Introduction to Controlling

Managing Operations

Filters

According to the textbook, Americans most value , Arabs , and the Japanese .