Question 1

Which of the following describes the use of language in the Arab World?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of colonization, French is widely spoken in Bahrain. 
B)  Besides Arabic, French and English are widely spoken in many Arab countries. 
C)  Arabic is the only spoken language in most Arab countries. 
D)  Besides Arabic, the Armenian language is the second spoken language in Lebanon. 
A)  Because of colonization, French is widely spoken in Bahrain. 
B)  Besides Arabic, French and English are widely spoken in many Arab countries. 
C)  Arabic is the only spoken language in most Arab countries. 
D)  Besides Arabic, the Armenian language is the second spoken language in Lebanon.

Question 2

In a short essay, explain the differences among a multidomestic corporation, a global company, and a borderless organization. Include examples of companies for each of the types of organizations discussed.

Accepted Answer

a. A multidomestic corporation is a mult

Question 3

The primary motivation for the creation of the EU was to allow Europeans to reassert their position against the industrial strength of the United States and Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Gulf Cooperation Council does not include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Yemen 
B)  Saudi Arabia 
C)  The UAE 
D)  Kuwait 
A)  Yemen 
B)  Saudi Arabia 
C)  The UAE 
D)  Kuwait

Question 5

The geocentric attitude is a ________ view.

Accepted Answer

A)  franchise-based 
B)  world-oriented 
C)  culture-bound 
D)  nationalistic 
A)  franchise-based 
B)  world-oriented 
C)  culture-bound 
D)  nationalistic

Question 6

A New Assignment (Scenario)
Mariam was given a new assignment to head up the European division of a multinational organization. Before leaving her country to take up her new assignment she needed training to manage and understand the European division.
-Mariam found that wealthier nations, such as the United States, tend to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have high uncertainty avoidance 
B)  be collectivist 
C)  have high power distance 
D)  be individualistic 
A)  have high uncertainty avoidance 
B)  be collectivist 
C)  have high power distance 
D)  be individualistic

Question 7

The three original partners of NAFTA are the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The legal-political environment is an important factor of managing in a foreign environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

CAEU refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Committee of Arab Economic Unity 
B)  Congress of Arab Economic Union 
C)  Congress of Arab Economic Unity 
D)  Council of Arab Economic Unity 
A)  Committee of Arab Economic Unity 
B)  Congress of Arab Economic Union 
C)  Congress of Arab Economic Unity 
D)  Council of Arab Economic Unity

Question 10

In a short essay discuss the methods firms can use to enter new global markets.

Accepted Answer

Firms can enter new foreign markets in t

Question 11

Which of the following types of global organizations reflects the geocentric attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  regional organization 
B)  global company 
C)  transnational organization 
D)  multidomestic corporation 
A)  regional organization 
B)  global company 
C)  transnational organization 
D)  multidomestic corporation

Question 12

Which of the following countries is not a member of the European Union?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iceland 
B)  Cyprus 
C)  Ireland 
D)  Slovenia 
A)  Iceland 
B)  Cyprus 
C)  Ireland 
D)  Slovenia

Question 13

In a short essay, explain what a 'strategic alliance' is, and how organizations can benefit from using them. Provide an example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

When an organization has been doing busi

Question 14

Parochialism is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a tendency to view the world through a single perspective 
B)  a desire to leave one's own culture for a foreign culture 
C)  acceptance of diverse points of view 
D)  recognition of diverse religious beliefs 
A)  a tendency to view the world through a single perspective 
B)  a desire to leave one's own culture for a foreign culture 
C)  acceptance of diverse points of view 
D)  recognition of diverse religious beliefs

Question 15

Transnational corporations run their businesses from their home country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Americans tend to suffer from parochialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to an assessment carried out by Aon Corporation, businesses faced the highest level of political risk in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Egypt, Russia, and India. 
B)  North Korea, South Africa, and Peru. 
C)  Iran, Nigeria, and Venezuela 
D)  Lebanon, Colombia, and Pakistan 
A)  Egypt, Russia, and India. 
B)  North Korea, South Africa, and Peru. 
C)  Iran, Nigeria, and Venezuela 
D)  Lebanon, Colombia, and Pakistan

Question 18

Multidomestic corporations are known for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentric attitudes 
B)  polycentric attitudes 
C)  having their holdings in one country 
D)  multicentric attitudes 
A)  ethnocentric attitudes 
B)  polycentric attitudes 
C)  having their holdings in one country 
D)  multicentric attitudes

Question 19

The GLOBE framework assesses how many cultural dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  9 
C)  12 
D)  5 
A)  6 
B)  9 
C)  12 
D)  5

Question 20

The Overseas Assignment (Scenario)
Khalil has a degree in business administration and has worked for a major corporation for 5 years. He is offered a chance to work in another country.
-This new country's people are favorably influenced by Khalil's job title and the status given by his experience of having worked in the home office for 5 years. This country has a high ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  sense of uncertainty avoidance 
C)  interest in attracting foreign executives 
D)  power distance 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  sense of uncertainty avoidance 
C)  interest in attracting foreign executives 
D)  power distance

Which of the following describes the use of language in the Arab World?

In a short essay, explain the differences among a multidomestic corporation, a global company, and a borderless organization. Include examples of companies for each of the types of organizations discussed.

The primary motivation for the creation of the EU was to allow Europeans to reassert their position against the industrial strength of the United States and Japan.

The Gulf Cooperation Council does not include ________.

The geocentric attitude is a ________ view.

The three original partners of NAFTA are the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The legal-political environment is an important factor of managing in a foreign environment.

CAEU refers to ________.

In a short essay discuss the methods firms can use to enter new global markets.

Which of the following types of global organizations reflects the geocentric attitude?

Which of the following countries is not a member of the European Union?

In a short essay, explain what a 'strategic alliance' is, and how organizations can benefit from using them. Provide an example to support your answer.

Parochialism is ________.

Transnational corporations run their businesses from their home country.

Americans tend to suffer from parochialism.

According to an assessment carried out by Aon Corporation, businesses faced the highest level of political risk in ________.

Multidomestic corporations are known for ________.

The GLOBE framework assesses how many cultural dimensions?

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

Which of the following describes the use of language in the Arab World?

In a short essay, explain the differences among a multidomestic corporation, a global company, and a borderless organization. Include examples of companies for each of the types of organizations discussed.

The primary motivation for the creation of the EU was to allow Europeans to reassert their position against the industrial strength of the United States and Japan.

The Gulf Cooperation Council does not include ________.

The geocentric attitude is a ________ view.

The three original partners of NAFTA are the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The legal-political environment is an important factor of managing in a foreign environment.

CAEU refers to ________.

In a short essay discuss the methods firms can use to enter new global markets.

Which of the following types of global organizations reflects the geocentric attitude?

Which of the following countries is not a member of the European Union?

In a short essay, explain what a 'strategic alliance' is, and how organizations can benefit from using them. Provide an example to support your answer.

Parochialism is ________.

Transnational corporations run their businesses from their home country.

Americans tend to suffer from parochialism.

According to an assessment carried out by Aon Corporation, businesses faced the highest level of political risk in ________.

Multidomestic corporations are known for ________.

The GLOBE framework assesses how many cultural dimensions?

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