Question 1

When in the Middle East, realize that the mindset of nomadic tribal cultures no longer prevails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are some important factors necessary to succeed in today's new work culture?

Accepted Answer

Some important factors necessary to succ

Question 3

Customs and traditions are important because they give people:

Accepted Answer

A) Clues for acceptance into the group. 
B) A sense of identity. 
C) Ways to distinguish themselves from strangers. 
D) Ways to feel comfortable. 
A) Clues for acceptance into the group. 
B) A sense of identity. 
C) Ways to distinguish themselves from strangers. 
D) Ways to feel comfortable.

Question 4

When doing business in Indonesia, it is always best to use one's left hand for taking food or giving a gift.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Communication between groups such as African-Americans and Asian-Americans is an example of intracultural communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

North American negotiators are uncomfortable with situations that are
_________________.

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous

Question 7

The least important way to get a fix on a people's norms and values is to analyze:

Accepted Answer

A) Their advertising practices. 
B) Their rituals for birth, death, and marriage. 
C) Their showing of respect or deference. 
D) Their expression of good manners and gift-giving. 
A) Their advertising practices. 
B) Their rituals for birth, death, and marriage. 
C) Their showing of respect or deference. 
D) Their expression of good manners and gift-giving.

Question 8

A cosmopolitan operates comfortably in a _________________ environment.

Accepted Answer

Global or

Question 9

Define behaviors that help create a synergistic environment in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Behaviors that help create a synergistic

Question 10

Markets, economies, and businesses are experiencing a world trend toward
_________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Markets, economies, and businesses are experiencing a...

Question 11

Cross-cultural differences can also occur within the same cultural setting.Give two examples to support this statement.

Accepted Answer

One example of cross-cultural difference

Question 12

Among the males of Mexico and Central America, "machismo" and
 "personalismo" are obsolete cultural traits of little concern to global managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define the concept of culture.How would you describe your own culture?

Accepted Answer

Culture can be defined as the shared bel

Question 14

Select the least-appropriate completion of the following statement: Transitional experiences­ may be triggered by:

Accepted Answer

A) Divorce. 
B) Death of a close friend or relative. 
C) Relocation assignment. 
D) Foreign visitors. 
A) Divorce. 
B) Death of a close friend or relative. 
C) Relocation assignment. 
D) Foreign visitors.

Question 15

What are the differences between a high-context and a low-context culture? How can these differences affect communications between different cultures?

Accepted Answer

High-context and low-context cultures re

Question 16

What, as discussed in some detail in Chapter 1, are some of the environmental forces influencing organizations? Of the different factors listed, what are the two or three factors that most strongly influence an organization you are familiar with?

Accepted Answer

Some of the environmental forces influen

Question 17

When engaging in international joint ventures, managers from different cultures are open to learning from one another and do not seek to _________________ their atti-tudes, norms, and procedures upon their partners.

Accepted Answer

Impose or

Question 18

In evaluating the effectiveness of cross-cultural training, the least useful approach is:

Accepted Answer

A) Using pre-/post-measurement instruments. 
B) Using observers during/after training. 
C) Requiring trainees to memorize cultural specifics. 
D) Ratings by clients, peers, or supervisors of on-site performance. 
A) Using pre-/post-measurement instruments. 
B) Using observers during/after training. 
C) Requiring trainees to memorize cultural specifics. 
D) Ratings by clients, peers, or supervisors of on-site performance.

Question 19

In a bureaucratic culture, choose the item least likely to be a concern to administrators:

Accepted Answer

A) Detailed organization chart. 
B) Manuals of rules and regulations. 
C) Establishment and enforcement of control systems. 
D) Use of informal relationships and communication systems. 
A) Detailed organization chart. 
B) Manuals of rules and regulations. 
C) Establishment and enforcement of control systems. 
D) Use of informal relationships and communication systems.

Question 20

Generally, women succeed in their international business assignment in what their company would call hostile cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When in the Middle East, realize that the mindset of nomadic tribal cultures no longer prevails.

What are some important factors necessary to succeed in today's new work culture?

Customs and traditions are important because they give people:

When doing business in Indonesia, it is always best to use one's left hand for taking food or giving a gift.

Communication between groups such as African-Americans and Asian-Americans is an example of intracultural communication.

North American negotiators are uncomfortable with situations that are _________________.

The least important way to get a fix on a people's norms and values is to analyze:

A cosmopolitan operates comfortably in a _________________ environment.

Define behaviors that help create a synergistic environment in the workplace.

Markets, economies, and businesses are experiencing a world trend toward _________________.

Cross-cultural differences can also occur within the same cultural setting.Give two examples to support this statement.

Among the males of Mexico and Central America, "machismo" and "personalismo" are obsolete cultural traits of little concern to global managers.

Define the concept of culture.How would you describe your own culture?

Select the least-appropriate completion of the following statement: Transitional experiences may be triggered by:

What are the differences between a high-context and a low-context culture? How can these differences affect communications between different cultures?

What, as discussed in some detail in Chapter 1, are some of the environmental forces influencing organizations? Of the different factors listed, what are the two or three factors that most strongly influence an organization you are familiar with?

When engaging in international joint ventures, managers from different cultures are open to learning from one another and do not seek to _________________ their atti-tudes, norms, and procedures upon their partners.

In evaluating the effectiveness of cross-cultural training, the least useful approach is:

In a bureaucratic culture, choose the item least likely to be a concern to administrators:

Generally, women succeed in their international business assignment in what their company would call hostile cultures.

Global Leaders and Intercultural Communications

Global Leaders Learning in Response to Change

Motivating the Global Workforce

Global Business Ethics

International Strategy in a Global Business Environment

Doing Business in the Middle East

Doing Business in East Asia

Doing Business in South and Southeast Asia, and Australia

Doing Business in Canada and the United States

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Exam 10: Navigating Intercultural Environments: Concepts and Strategies

When in the Middle East, realize that the mindset of nomadic tribal cultures no longer prevails.

What are some important factors necessary to succeed in today's new work culture?

Customs and traditions are important because they give people:

When doing business in Indonesia, it is always best to use one's left hand for taking food or giving a gift.

Communication between groups such as African-Americans and Asian-Americans is an example of intracultural communication.

North American negotiators are uncomfortable with situations that are _________________.

The least important way to get a fix on a people's norms and values is to analyze:

A cosmopolitan operates comfortably in a _________________ environment.

Define behaviors that help create a synergistic environment in the workplace.

Markets, economies, and businesses are experiencing a world trend toward _________________.

Cross-cultural differences can also occur within the same cultural setting.Give two examples to support this statement.

Among the males of Mexico and Central America, "machismo" and "personalismo" are obsolete cultural traits of little concern to global managers.

Define the concept of culture.How would you describe your own culture?

Select the least-appropriate completion of the following statement: Transitional experiences­ may be triggered by:

What are the differences between a high-context and a low-context culture? How can these differences affect communications between different cultures?

What, as discussed in some detail in Chapter 1, are some of the environmental forces influencing organizations? Of the different factors listed, what are the two or three factors that most strongly influence an organization you are familiar with?

When engaging in international joint ventures, managers from different cultures are open to learning from one another and do not seek to _________________ their atti-tudes, norms, and procedures upon their partners.

In evaluating the effectiveness of cross-cultural training, the least useful approach is:

In a bureaucratic culture, choose the item least likely to be a concern to administrators:

Generally, women succeed in their international business assignment in what their company would call hostile cultures.

Global Leaders and Intercultural Communications

Global Leaders Learning in Response to Change

Motivating the Global Workforce

Global Business Ethics

International Strategy in a Global Business Environment

Doing Business in the Middle East

Doing Business in East Asia

Doing Business in South and Southeast Asia, and Australia

Doing Business in Canada and the United States

Filters

Select the least-appropriate completion of the following statement: Transitional experiences may be triggered by: