Question 1

________ involves the ability to inspire and influence the thinking, attitudes, and behavior of people anywhere in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) Effective global leadership 
B) An ethnocentric approach to management 
C) Effective repatriation 
D) An autocratic style of leadership 
A) Effective global leadership 
B) An ethnocentric approach to management 
C) Effective repatriation 
D) An autocratic style of leadership A

Question 2

In the Mexican culture, the workers expect the managers to delegate authority and encourage participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Industry leaders in France and Italy are highly regarded for their ________.

Accepted Answer

A) social prominence 
B) appreciation of science 
C) rigidity 
D) xenocentrism 
A) social prominence 
B) appreciation of science 
C) rigidity 
D) xenocentrism A

Question 4

Global business savvy refers to the ability to recognize global market opportunities for a company and to have a vision of doing business worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ________ dimension describes a leader who is self-centered, conflictual, and status conscious.

Accepted Answer

A) humane 
B) team-oriented 
C) participative 
D) self-protective 
A) humane 
B) team-oriented 
C) participative 
D) self-protective

Question 6

________ is/are the most common reason(s)given by Mexican workers for absenteeism and for failing to return to work.

Accepted Answer

A) Personal illness 
B) Family reasons 
C) Job dissatisfaction 
D) Transportation costs 
A) Personal illness 
B) Family reasons 
C) Job dissatisfaction 
D) Transportation costs

Question 7

According to Laurent, managers in Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain believe that employees should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) adopt a collectivist mindset 
B) not be involved in the decision-making process 
C) participate in problem solving 
D) be "fed" all the answers by their superiors 
A) adopt a collectivist mindset 
B) not be involved in the decision-making process 
C) participate in problem solving 
D) be "fed" all the answers by their superiors

Question 8

In Mexico, ________ is of central importance.

Accepted Answer

A) individual objective 
B) work 
C) timeliness 
D) family 
A) individual objective 
B) work 
C) timeliness 
D) family

Question 9

Mike Norris was assigned as a business manager at an American MNC's Russian subsidiary.In order to motivate his subordinates, Mike delegated limited authority to some of them.However, it did not work out as he expected.Which of the following is most likely the reason behind the plan's failure?

Accepted Answer

A) Workers in Russia are less likely to use their own judgment in making decisions. 
B) The Russian culture is characterized by a low power distance. 
C) The Russian culture is highly individualistic in nature. 
D) Workers in Russia prefer self-managed work teams. 
A) Workers in Russia are less likely to use their own judgment in making decisions. 
B) The Russian culture is characterized by a low power distance. 
C) The Russian culture is highly individualistic in nature. 
D) Workers in Russia prefer self-managed work teams.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about highly feminine cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Opportunities for individual advancement and autonomy are the driving factors for people in feminine cultures. 
B) People are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles. 
C) The division of work and roles tend to be looser, motivating people through more flexible roles and work networks. 
D) People are motivated by risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement. 
A) Opportunities for individual advancement and autonomy are the driving factors for people in feminine cultures. 
B) People are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles. 
C) The division of work and roles tend to be looser, motivating people through more flexible roles and work networks. 
D) People are motivated by risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

Question 11

Which of the following is true with regard to Japanese workers?

Accepted Answer

A) Japanese workers consider work to be less important in their lives compared to leisure. 
B) Japanese workers are typically lazy and are not dedicated to group goals. 
C) Japanese workers typically feel strong kinship to their employers. 
D) Japanese workers do not consider friendship to be an integral part of the workplace. 
A) Japanese workers consider work to be less important in their lives compared to leisure. 
B) Japanese workers are typically lazy and are not dedicated to group goals. 
C) Japanese workers typically feel strong kinship to their employers. 
D) Japanese workers do not consider friendship to be an integral part of the workplace.

Question 12

Employees in countries that rank low on power distance are more likely to prefer a(n)________ style.

Accepted Answer

A) autocratic leadership 
B) participative leadership 
C) self-protective leadership 
D) authoritarian leadership 
A) autocratic leadership 
B) participative leadership 
C) self-protective leadership 
D) authoritarian leadership

Question 13

People with high uncertainty avoidance are motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A study of average work hours in various countries conducted by Steers found that ________ worked longer hours and took fewer vacation days.

Accepted Answer

A) Koreans 
B) Japanese 
C) British 
D) Indonesians 
A) Koreans 
B) Japanese 
C) British 
D) Indonesians

Question 15

Low power distance implies that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) people would be more likely to prefer an autocratic leadership style 
B) most people would be more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles 
C) people would be more motivated by teamwork and relations with peers 
D) most people would be more comfortable with a clear distinction between managers and subordinates rather than with a blurring of decision-making responsibility 
A) people would be more likely to prefer an autocratic leadership style 
B) most people would be more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles 
C) people would be more motivated by teamwork and relations with peers 
D) most people would be more comfortable with a clear distinction between managers and subordinates rather than with a blurring of decision-making responsibility

Question 16

Which of the following refers to one of the four personal development strategies, outlined by Morrison, Gregersen, and Black, through which companies and managers can meet the requirements of effective global leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) global positioning 
B) hiring 
C) training 
D) technology 
A) global positioning 
B) hiring 
C) training 
D) technology

Question 17

Managers around the world have similar needs but show differing levels of satisfaction of those needs derived from their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The content of leadership comprises ________.

Accepted Answer

A) community relations 
B) the attributes of the leader 
C) the level of risk faced by the leader 
D) the business environment 
A) community relations 
B) the attributes of the leader 
C) the level of risk faced by the leader 
D) the business environment

Question 19

The degree of general importance that working has in the life of an individual at any given point in time is known as work centrality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is characterized by low dependence on an organization and a desire for personal time, freedom, and challenges?

Accepted Answer

A) collectivism 
B) democracy 
C) individualism 
D) anarchy 
A) collectivism 
B) democracy 
C) individualism 
D) anarchy

________ involves the ability to inspire and influence the thinking, attitudes, and behavior of people anywhere in the world.

In the Mexican culture, the workers expect the managers to delegate authority and encourage participation.

Industry leaders in France and Italy are highly regarded for their ________.

Global business savvy refers to the ability to recognize global market opportunities for a company and to have a vision of doing business worldwide.

The ________ dimension describes a leader who is self-centered, conflictual, and status conscious.

________ is/are the most common reason(s)given by Mexican workers for absenteeism and for failing to return to work.

According to Laurent, managers in Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain believe that employees should ________.

In Mexico, ________ is of central importance.

Mike Norris was assigned as a business manager at an American MNC's Russian subsidiary.In order to motivate his subordinates, Mike delegated limited authority to some of them.However, it did not work out as he expected.Which of the following is most likely the reason behind the plan's failure?

Which of the following is true about highly feminine cultures?

Which of the following is true with regard to Japanese workers?

Employees in countries that rank low on power distance are more likely to prefer a(n)________ style.

People with high uncertainty avoidance are motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

A study of average work hours in various countries conducted by Steers found that ________ worked longer hours and took fewer vacation days.

Low power distance implies that ________.

Which of the following refers to one of the four personal development strategies, outlined by Morrison, Gregersen, and Black, through which companies and managers can meet the requirements of effective global leadership?

Managers around the world have similar needs but show differing levels of satisfaction of those needs derived from their jobs.

The content of leadership comprises ________.

The degree of general importance that working has in the life of an individual at any given point in time is known as work centrality.

Which of the following is characterized by low dependence on an organization and a desire for personal time, freedom, and challenges?

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

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Exam 11: Motivating and Leading

________ involves the ability to inspire and influence the thinking, attitudes, and behavior of people anywhere in the world.

In the Mexican culture, the workers expect the managers to delegate authority and encourage participation.

Industry leaders in France and Italy are highly regarded for their ________.

Global business savvy refers to the ability to recognize global market opportunities for a company and to have a vision of doing business worldwide.

The ________ dimension describes a leader who is self-centered, conflictual, and status conscious.

________ is/are the most common reason(s)given by Mexican workers for absenteeism and for failing to return to work.

According to Laurent, managers in Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain believe that employees should ________.

In Mexico, ________ is of central importance.

Mike Norris was assigned as a business manager at an American MNC's Russian subsidiary.In order to motivate his subordinates, Mike delegated limited authority to some of them.However, it did not work out as he expected.Which of the following is most likely the reason behind the plan's failure?

Which of the following is true about highly feminine cultures?

Which of the following is true with regard to Japanese workers?

Employees in countries that rank low on power distance are more likely to prefer a(n)________ style.

People with high uncertainty avoidance are motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

A study of average work hours in various countries conducted by Steers found that ________ worked longer hours and took fewer vacation days.

Low power distance implies that ________.

Which of the following refers to one of the four personal development strategies, outlined by Morrison, Gregersen, and Black, through which companies and managers can meet the requirements of effective global leadership?

Managers around the world have similar needs but show differing levels of satisfaction of those needs derived from their jobs.

The content of leadership comprises ________.

The degree of general importance that working has in the life of an individual at any given point in time is known as work centrality.

Which of the following is characterized by low dependence on an organization and a desire for personal time, freedom, and challenges?

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Filters