Question 1

In 30 percent of the 191 nations, the people are ethnically or racially homogeneous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For the Chinese, important business may be conducted by fax or over telephone calls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Afro-Americans have lost their cultural heritage and assimilated into the mainstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The first step in managing cultural differences effectively is to increase one's cultural awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The changes occurring within the work environment reflect substantial transitions happening in national and international society at large.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The cultural dominance model is when a company chooses to have one culture's style of management superimposed on the employees and clients of another culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In North America, pluralism reigns, and cultural diversity is viewed as a resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Building upon the very differences in people and their cultures is known as the process of creating _________________.

Accepted Answer

Synergy; possibly co

Question 9

When we communicate with persons who do not share our values, assumptions, or learned ways, then new _________________ and skills are required, such as when a manager interacts with a worker who was born in another country.

Accepted Answer

Competenci

Question 10

Do you have the skills required to be an effective global manager? If so, what are your assets and liabilities? How would you improve upon your liabilities?

Accepted Answer

As a global manager, I believe I possess

Question 11

A tip for doing business in Nigeria would be to:

Accepted Answer

A) be formal, relaxed, and remain professional 
B) engage in conversations about politics and religion 
C) get straight to the point of the matter at hand 
A) be formal, relaxed, and remain professional 
B) engage in conversations about politics and religion 
C) get straight to the point of the matter at hand

Question 12

What is the definition of cultural synergy? How does this concept apply to an organization?

Accepted Answer

Cultural synergy refers to the idea that

Question 13

High performance in the global marketplace is more likely when individuals are culturally sensitive and seek synergy with the host culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In South America, business visitors realize time is not exact, attitudes toward women are conservative, and family is primary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Among the many nations and peoples of Africa, tribalism still dominates, and its kinship ideas constitute the primary basis for an individual's rights, duties, rules of residence, marriage, inheritance, and succession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define a cultural dominance model of management and a cultural compromise model as developed by Adler.Of the two models, which do you think is the most prevalent model today, and why?

Accepted Answer

The cultural dominance model of manageme

Question 17

Saudi women are still very much controlled by their husbands and are very much constrained in their movements and dress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A polycentric corporation's ultimate goal is to create an integrated, interdependent system with a worldwide approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

While negotiating, Americans perceive conflict and confrontation as a healthy part of the negotiating process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Budi, which illustrates ideal behavior, is found in the ___________ culture:

Accepted Answer

A) Japanese 
B) Malay 
C) Korean 
A) Japanese 
B) Malay 
C) Korean

In 30 percent of the 191 nations, the people are ethnically or racially homogeneous.

For the Chinese, important business may be conducted by fax or over telephone calls.

Afro-Americans have lost their cultural heritage and assimilated into the mainstream.

The first step in managing cultural differences effectively is to increase one's cultural awareness.

The changes occurring within the work environment reflect substantial transitions happening in national and international society at large.

The cultural dominance model is when a company chooses to have one culture's style of management superimposed on the employees and clients of another culture.

In North America, pluralism reigns, and cultural diversity is viewed as a resource.

Building upon the very differences in people and their cultures is known as the process of creating _________________.

When we communicate with persons who do not share our values, assumptions, or learned ways, then new _________________ and skills are required, such as when a manager interacts with a worker who was born in another country.

Do you have the skills required to be an effective global manager? If so, what are your assets and liabilities? How would you improve upon your liabilities?

A tip for doing business in Nigeria would be to:

What is the definition of cultural synergy? How does this concept apply to an organization?

High performance in the global marketplace is more likely when individuals are culturally sensitive and seek synergy with the host culture.

In South America, business visitors realize time is not exact, attitudes toward women are conservative, and family is primary.

Among the many nations and peoples of Africa, tribalism still dominates, and its kinship ideas constitute the primary basis for an individual's rights, duties, rules of residence, marriage, inheritance, and succession.

Define a cultural dominance model of management and a cultural compromise model as developed by Adler.Of the two models, which do you think is the most prevalent model today, and why?

Saudi women are still very much controlled by their husbands and are very much constrained in their movements and dress.

A polycentric corporation's ultimate goal is to create an integrated, interdependent system with a worldwide approach.

While negotiating, Americans perceive conflict and confrontation as a healthy part of the negotiating process.

Budi, which illustrates ideal behavior, is found in the ___________ culture:

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

In 30 percent of the 191 nations, the people are ethnically or racially homogeneous.

For the Chinese, important business may be conducted by fax or over telephone calls.

Afro-Americans have lost their cultural heritage and assimilated into the mainstream.

The first step in managing cultural differences effectively is to increase one's cultural awareness.

The changes occurring within the work environment reflect substantial transitions happening in national and international society at large.

The cultural dominance model is when a company chooses to have one culture's style of management superimposed on the employees and clients of another culture.

In North America, pluralism reigns, and cultural diversity is viewed as a resource.

Building upon the very differences in people and their cultures is known as the process of creating _________________.

When we communicate with persons who do not share our values, assumptions, or learned ways, then new _________________ and skills are required, such as when a manager interacts with a worker who was born in another country.

Do you have the skills required to be an effective global manager? If so, what are your assets and liabilities? How would you improve upon your liabilities?

A tip for doing business in Nigeria would be to:

What is the definition of cultural synergy? How does this concept apply to an organization?

High performance in the global marketplace is more likely when individuals are culturally sensitive and seek synergy with the host culture.

In South America, business visitors realize time is not exact, attitudes toward women are conservative, and family is primary.

Among the many nations and peoples of Africa, tribalism still dominates, and its kinship ideas constitute the primary basis for an individual's rights, duties, rules of residence, marriage, inheritance, and succession.

Define a cultural dominance model of management and a cultural compromise model as developed by Adler.Of the two models, which do you think is the most prevalent model today, and why?

Saudi women are still very much controlled by their husbands and are very much constrained in their movements and dress.

A polycentric corporation's ultimate goal is to create an integrated, interdependent system with a worldwide approach.

While negotiating, Americans perceive conflict and confrontation as a healthy part of the negotiating process.

Budi, which illustrates ideal behavior, is found in the ___________ culture:

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