Question 1

A political risk can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  the threat of civil war 
B)  the threat of international war 
C)  the threat of state-sponsored terrorism 
D)  both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  the threat of civil war 
B)  the threat of international war 
C)  the threat of state-sponsored terrorism 
D)  both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Humane orientation is the degree to which members of society value caring behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

American leaders of the Euro Disney project failed to understand some European workplace _______ that produced a less friendly approach to guests in the park.

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit rules 
B)  norms 
C)  regulations 
D)  qualifications 
E)  traditions 
A)  explicit rules 
B)  norms 
C)  regulations 
D)  qualifications 
E)  traditions

Question 4

North Americans and Northern Europeans are generally viewed as having a polychronic time orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the next few decades, __________ is projected to have the third largest economy in the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  South Korea 
B)  India 
C)  United States 
D)  China 
E)  intermittently decreased 
A)  South Korea 
B)  India 
C)  United States 
D)  China 
E)  intermittently decreased

Question 6

Individuals with ______ prefer to do one task or activity in a given time period.

Accepted Answer

a monochro

Question 7

Discuss the concept of "international ethics" and its three components and how this concept is important to globalization and international business.

Accepted Answer

International ethics are the principles

Question 8

An example of a country low in individualism would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Germany 
B)  Italy 
C)  The U.S. 
D)  South Korea 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Germany 
B)  Italy 
C)  The U.S. 
D)  South Korea 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Individuals with ___________ are comfortable engaging in more than one task at a time and are not troubled by interruptions.

Accepted Answer

a polychro

Question 10

Written and spoken words are not crucial in low-context cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

McDonald's has done more to accommodate for________than many other companies.

Accepted Answer

A)  allergies 
B)  the blind 
C)  the disabled 
D)  cultural differences 
E)  impatient individuals 
A)  allergies 
B)  the blind 
C)  the disabled 
D)  cultural differences 
E)  impatient individuals

Question 12

Compared with firms following a multidomestic strategy, firms using the global strategy provide more opportunities for associates and managers to participate in international activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Offering kosher foods in Israel and vegetable meals in India are examples of how McDonald's provides its customers with consistent products regardless of location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In high-context cultures, individuals value personal relationships and prefer to develop agreements on the basis of trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Recent studies have shown that virtual teams with substantial cross-cultural differences often exhibit lower trust than virtual teams with more cross-cultural similarities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Having ___________ helps managers understand and respond effectively to people from different cultures.

Accepted Answer

cultural i

Question 17

In recent years the demand for foreign skilled workers has been decreasing in many countries, including the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For countries characterized by a _____ culture, associates are unlikely motivated by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  interdependent; dependence 
B)  collectivistic; dependence 
C)  individualistic; autonomy 
D)  collectivistic; individual autonomy 
E)  none of the above 
A)  interdependent; dependence 
B)  collectivistic; dependence 
C)  individualistic; autonomy 
D)  collectivistic; individual autonomy 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

The U.S. is considered a(n)_____culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  interdependent 
B)  collectivistic C individualistic 
C)  both A & B 
D)  both A & C 
A)  interdependent 
B)  collectivistic C individualistic 
C)  both A & B 
D)  both A & C

Question 20

High-context cultures value:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual performance 
B)  personal relationships 
C)  agreements based on trust 
D)  efficient negotiations 
E)  both B & C are correct 
A)  individual performance 
B)  personal relationships 
C)  agreements based on trust 
D)  efficient negotiations 
E)  both B & C are correct

A political risk can be:

Humane orientation is the degree to which members of society value caring behavior.

American leaders of the Euro Disney project failed to understand some European workplace _______ that produced a less friendly approach to guests in the park.

North Americans and Northern Europeans are generally viewed as having a polychronic time orientation.

In the next few decades, __________ is projected to have the third largest economy in the world.

Individuals with ______ prefer to do one task or activity in a given time period.

Discuss the concept of "international ethics" and its three components and how this concept is important to globalization and international business.

An example of a country low in individualism would be:

Individuals with ___________ are comfortable engaging in more than one task at a time and are not troubled by interruptions.

Written and spoken words are not crucial in low-context cultures.

McDonald's has done more to accommodate for________than many other companies.

Compared with firms following a multidomestic strategy, firms using the global strategy provide more opportunities for associates and managers to participate in international activities.

Offering kosher foods in Israel and vegetable meals in India are examples of how McDonald's provides its customers with consistent products regardless of location.

In high-context cultures, individuals value personal relationships and prefer to develop agreements on the basis of trust.

Recent studies have shown that virtual teams with substantial cross-cultural differences often exhibit lower trust than virtual teams with more cross-cultural similarities.

Having ___________ helps managers understand and respond effectively to people from different cultures.

In recent years the demand for foreign skilled workers has been decreasing in many countries, including the U.S.

For countries characterized by a _ culture, associates are unlikely motivated by __.

The U.S. is considered a(n)_____culture.

High-context cultures value:

A Strategic Approach to Organizational Behavior

Organizational Diversity

Learning and Perception

Personality, Intelligence, Attitudes, and Emotions

Work Motivation

Stress and Well-Being

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Groups and Teams

Conflict, Negotiation, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

Exam 3: Organizational Behavior in a Global Context

A political risk can be:

Humane orientation is the degree to which members of society value caring behavior.

American leaders of the Euro Disney project failed to understand some European workplace _______ that produced a less friendly approach to guests in the park.

North Americans and Northern Europeans are generally viewed as having a polychronic time orientation.

In the next few decades, __________ is projected to have the third largest economy in the world.

Individuals with ______ prefer to do one task or activity in a given time period.

Discuss the concept of "international ethics" and its three components and how this concept is important to globalization and international business.

An example of a country low in individualism would be:

Individuals with ___________ are comfortable engaging in more than one task at a time and are not troubled by interruptions.

Written and spoken words are not crucial in low-context cultures.

McDonald's has done more to accommodate for________than many other companies.

Compared with firms following a multidomestic strategy, firms using the global strategy provide more opportunities for associates and managers to participate in international activities.

Offering kosher foods in Israel and vegetable meals in India are examples of how McDonald's provides its customers with consistent products regardless of location.

In high-context cultures, individuals value personal relationships and prefer to develop agreements on the basis of trust.

Recent studies have shown that virtual teams with substantial cross-cultural differences often exhibit lower trust than virtual teams with more cross-cultural similarities.

Having ___________ helps managers understand and respond effectively to people from different cultures.

In recent years the demand for foreign skilled workers has been decreasing in many countries, including the U.S.

For countries characterized by a _____ culture, associates are unlikely motivated by ______.

The U.S. is considered a(n)_____culture.

High-context cultures value:

A Strategic Approach to Organizational Behavior

Organizational Diversity

Learning and Perception

Personality, Intelligence, Attitudes, and Emotions

Work Motivation

Stress and Well-Being

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Groups and Teams

Conflict, Negotiation, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

For countries characterized by a _ culture, associates are unlikely motivated by __.