Question 1

Which of the following characteristics distinguish a multinational corporation?

Accepted Answer

A) Top management is expected to take a global perspective. 
B) The corporation is controlled by a single management authority. 
C) It is managed as an integrated worldwide business system. 
D) All of these 
E) Top management is expected to take a global perspective and The corporation is controlled by a single management authority only. 
A) Top management is expected to take a global perspective. 
B) The corporation is controlled by a single management authority. 
C) It is managed as an integrated worldwide business system. 
D) All of these 
E) Top management is expected to take a global perspective and The corporation is controlled by a single management authority only. D

Question 2

Countries whose social values reflect low power distance

Accepted Answer

A) are highly democratic. 
B) accept inequality in power among institutions,organizations and people. 
C) expect equality in power. 
D) avoid uncertainty. 
E) none of these. 
A) are highly democratic. 
B) accept inequality in power among institutions,organizations and people. 
C) expect equality in power. 
D) avoid uncertainty. 
E) none of these. C

Question 3

List the three components of cultural intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Physical,cognitive,and emotional

Question 4

An MNC is managed as an integrated worldwide business system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Kim,a Japanese expatriate working in Denmark,tends to use communication primarily to build personal social relationships.She feels that relationships and trust are more important than business.Kim is surprised that her business associates in Denmark do not share the same views.Based on this information,Kim most likely grew up in what type of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Human-oriented 
B) Passive 
C) Assertive 
D) Low-context 
E) High-context 
A) Human-oriented 
B) Passive 
C) Assertive 
D) Low-context 
E) High-context

Question 6

Licensing means engaging in the international division of labor so that work activities can be done in countries with the cheapest sources of labor and supplies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____________________ is the management of business operations conducted in more than one country.

Accepted Answer

Internatio

Question 8

When an organization has a humanistic attitude,it values employees as an end in themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A manager's reality is that isolation from international forces is entirely possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In countries with strong masculine social values including Austria and Japan,both men and women subscribe to the dominant masculine value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

CRL,a European plastics manufacturer,is considering forming an alliance with a U.S.military goods manufacturer to develop a new type of polymer that can be used for international industrial and military applications.Such a partnership represents what type of direct investment?

Accepted Answer

A) Franchising 
B) Joint Venture 
C) Wholly owned affiliate 
D) Greenfield venture 
E) Outsourcing 
A) Franchising 
B) Joint Venture 
C) Wholly owned affiliate 
D) Greenfield venture 
E) Outsourcing

Question 12

Large international firms typically are called multinational corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List the three examples of direct investing mentioned in your text.

Accepted Answer

Joint venture,wholly

Question 14

When Harbor Trades,a Korean-based company,makes resources including technology,managerial skills,and patent and trademark rights available to Nano Technologies,a Russian company whereby allowing Nano to make products similar to CBA,it is engaging in a countertrade agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Go RVing,a U.S.company,built a subsidiary from scratch in England.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) franchising. 
B) greenfield venture. 
C) joint venture. 
D) exporting. 
E) licensing. 
A) franchising. 
B) greenfield venture. 
C) joint venture. 
D) exporting. 
E) licensing.

Question 16

According to the GLOBE Project,gender differentiation refers to the extent to which a society maximizes gender role differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The legal-political environment,in international operations,includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Shared knowledge,beliefs and values 
B) Political risks 
C) Social organizations 
D) Infrastructure 
E) None of these 
A) Shared knowledge,beliefs and values 
B) Political risks 
C) Social organizations 
D) Infrastructure 
E) None of these

Question 18

Social values greatly influence organizational functioning and management styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following refers to engaging in the international division of labor so as to obtain the cheapest sources of labor and supplies regardless of country?

Accepted Answer

A) Franchising 
B) Licensing 
C) Market entry strategy 
D) Outsourcing 
E) Activity 
A) Franchising 
B) Licensing 
C) Market entry strategy 
D) Outsourcing 
E) Activity

Question 20

German,Swiss,and North American cultures are among the high-context cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following characteristics distinguish a multinational corporation?

Countries whose social values reflect low power distance

List the three components of cultural intelligence.

An MNC is managed as an integrated worldwide business system.

Licensing means engaging in the international division of labor so that work activities can be done in countries with the cheapest sources of labor and supplies.

____________________ is the management of business operations conducted in more than one country.

When an organization has a humanistic attitude,it values employees as an end in themselves.

A manager's reality is that isolation from international forces is entirely possible.

In countries with strong masculine social values including Austria and Japan,both men and women subscribe to the dominant masculine value.

CRL,a European plastics manufacturer,is considering forming an alliance with a U.S.military goods manufacturer to develop a new type of polymer that can be used for international industrial and military applications.Such a partnership represents what type of direct investment?

Large international firms typically are called multinational corporations.

List the three examples of direct investing mentioned in your text.

When Harbor Trades,a Korean-based company,makes resources including technology,managerial skills,and patent and trademark rights available to Nano Technologies,a Russian company whereby allowing Nano to make products similar to CBA,it is engaging in a countertrade agreement.

Go RVing,a U.S.company,built a subsidiary from scratch in England.This is an example of

According to the GLOBE Project,gender differentiation refers to the extent to which a society maximizes gender role differences.

The legal-political environment,in international operations,includes which of the following?

Social values greatly influence organizational functioning and management styles.

Which of the following refers to engaging in the international division of labor so as to obtain the cheapest sources of labor and supplies regardless of country?

German,Swiss,and North American cultures are among the high-context cultures.

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Exam 4: Managing in a Global Environment

Which of the following characteristics distinguish a multinational corporation?

Countries whose social values reflect low power distance

List the three components of cultural intelligence.

An MNC is managed as an integrated worldwide business system.

Licensing means engaging in the international division of labor so that work activities can be done in countries with the cheapest sources of labor and supplies.

____________________ is the management of business operations conducted in more than one country.

When an organization has a humanistic attitude,it values employees as an end in themselves.

A manager's reality is that isolation from international forces is entirely possible.

In countries with strong masculine social values including Austria and Japan,both men and women subscribe to the dominant masculine value.

CRL,a European plastics manufacturer,is considering forming an alliance with a U.S.military goods manufacturer to develop a new type of polymer that can be used for international industrial and military applications.Such a partnership represents what type of direct investment?

Large international firms typically are called multinational corporations.

List the three examples of direct investing mentioned in your text.

When Harbor Trades,a Korean-based company,makes resources including technology,managerial skills,and patent and trademark rights available to Nano Technologies,a Russian company whereby allowing Nano to make products similar to CBA,it is engaging in a countertrade agreement.

Go RVing,a U.S.company,built a subsidiary from scratch in England.This is an example of

According to the GLOBE Project,gender differentiation refers to the extent to which a society maximizes gender role differences.

The legal-political environment,in international operations,includes which of the following?

Social values greatly influence organizational functioning and management styles.

Which of the following refers to engaging in the international division of labor so as to obtain the cheapest sources of labor and supplies regardless of country?

German,Swiss,and North American cultures are among the high-context cultures.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

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