Question 1

The Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness program's ________ dimension is similar to Hofstede's achievement-nurturing dimension.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  humane orientation 
C)  assertiveness 
D)  power distance 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  humane orientation 
C)  assertiveness 
D)  power distance

Question 2

The United States is an example of a country with low power distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A high uncertainty avoidance society is threatened by ambiguity and experiences high levels of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List and explain Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture.

Accepted Answer

Geert Hofstede developed one of the most

Question 5

Managers who want to get into a global market with minimal investment start with global sourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Bill Sanderson, a manager in a manufacturing firm in New York has a tendency to view the world only through his U.S.-based perspective.What can be deduced about his attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  He has an elitist attitude. 
B)  He has a polycentric attitude. 
C)  He has a parochialistic attitude. 
D)  He has a geocentric attitude. 
A)  He has an elitist attitude. 
B)  He has a polycentric attitude. 
C)  He has a parochialistic attitude. 
D)  He has a geocentric attitude.

Question 7

Discuss the dimensions of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) framework.Describe how each dimension compares to Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture.

Accepted Answer

The GLOBE research team identified 9 dim

Question 8

The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures is similar to Hofstede's framework, but measures fewer dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define parochialism.Discuss why parochialism is a problem for U.S.managers and discuss reasons why it is important to overcome parochialism in today's business environment.

Accepted Answer

Parochialism is typically defined as vie

Question 10

Write a short essay on the European Union.Discuss unification and economic difficulties encountered by the regional trade alliance in recent years.

Accepted Answer

The European Union (EU) is an economic a

Question 11

Licensing is primarily used by service organizations and franchising is primarily used by manufacturing organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The World Trade Organization evolved from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercosur 
B)  General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 
C)  Truman Doctrine 
D)  Marshall Plan 
A)  Mercosur 
B)  General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 
C)  Truman Doctrine 
D)  Marshall Plan

Question 13

Mexico is an example of a Collectivistic nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and discuss the three attitudes managers might have toward international business.

Accepted Answer

a∙Ethnocentric attitude - This is the pa

Question 15

Which of the following countries is a member of the European Union?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ireland 
B)  Iceland 
C)  Norway 
D)  Switzerland 
A)  Ireland 
B)  Iceland 
C)  Norway 
D)  Switzerland

Question 16

When the twelve original members formed the European union in 1992, the primary motivation was to reassert the region's economic position against the United States and Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The polycentric attitude is a world-oriented view focusing on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Joint ventures are a type of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  licensee 
B)  franchisee 
C)  foreign subsidiary 
D)  strategic alliance 
A)  licensee 
B)  franchisee 
C)  foreign subsidiary 
D)  strategic alliance

Question 19

The International Monetary Fund is an organization of ________ countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and provides member countries with policy advice, temporary loans, and technical assistance to establish and maintain financial stability and to strengthen economies.

Accepted Answer

A)  193 
B)  172 
C)  160 
D)  188 
A)  193 
B)  172 
C)  160 
D)  188

Question 20

Which of the following is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Japan 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Myanmar 
A)  China 
B)  Japan 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Myanmar

The Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness program's ________ dimension is similar to Hofstede's achievement-nurturing dimension.

The United States is an example of a country with low power distance.

A high uncertainty avoidance society is threatened by ambiguity and experiences high levels of anxiety.

List and explain Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture.

Managers who want to get into a global market with minimal investment start with global sourcing.

Bill Sanderson, a manager in a manufacturing firm in New York has a tendency to view the world only through his U.S.-based perspective.What can be deduced about his attitude?

Discuss the dimensions of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) framework.Describe how each dimension compares to Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture.

The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures is similar to Hofstede's framework, but measures fewer dimensions.

Define parochialism.Discuss why parochialism is a problem for U.S.managers and discuss reasons why it is important to overcome parochialism in today's business environment.

Write a short essay on the European Union.Discuss unification and economic difficulties encountered by the regional trade alliance in recent years.

Licensing is primarily used by service organizations and franchising is primarily used by manufacturing organizations.

The World Trade Organization evolved from which of the following?

Mexico is an example of a Collectivistic nation.

List and discuss the three attitudes managers might have toward international business.

Which of the following countries is a member of the European Union?

When the twelve original members formed the European union in 1992, the primary motivation was to reassert the region's economic position against the United States and Japan.

The polycentric attitude is a world-oriented view focusing on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.

Joint ventures are a type of ________.

The International Monetary Fund is an organization of ________ countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and provides member countries with policy advice, temporary loans, and technical assistance to establish and maintain financial stability and to strengthen economies.

Which of the following is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 3: Managing in a Global Environment

The Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness program's ________ dimension is similar to Hofstede's achievement-nurturing dimension.

The United States is an example of a country with low power distance.

A high uncertainty avoidance society is threatened by ambiguity and experiences high levels of anxiety.

List and explain Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture.

Managers who want to get into a global market with minimal investment start with global sourcing.

Bill Sanderson, a manager in a manufacturing firm in New York has a tendency to view the world only through his U.S.-based perspective.What can be deduced about his attitude?

Discuss the dimensions of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) framework.Describe how each dimension compares to Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture.

The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures is similar to Hofstede's framework, but measures fewer dimensions.

Define parochialism.Discuss why parochialism is a problem for U.S.managers and discuss reasons why it is important to overcome parochialism in today's business environment.

Write a short essay on the European Union.Discuss unification and economic difficulties encountered by the regional trade alliance in recent years.

Licensing is primarily used by service organizations and franchising is primarily used by manufacturing organizations.

The World Trade Organization evolved from which of the following?

Mexico is an example of a Collectivistic nation.

List and discuss the three attitudes managers might have toward international business.

Which of the following countries is a member of the European Union?

When the twelve original members formed the European union in 1992, the primary motivation was to reassert the region's economic position against the United States and Japan.

The polycentric attitude is a world-oriented view focusing on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.

Joint ventures are a type of ________.

The International Monetary Fund is an organization of ________ countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and provides member countries with policy advice, temporary loans, and technical assistance to establish and maintain financial stability and to strengthen economies.

Which of the following is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters