Question 1

African Union was formed because the economies in Africa are stagnating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The cultural dimension of ________ measures the degree to which a society relies on social norms and procedures to alleviate the unpredictability of future events.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is a key drawback of the polycentric attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) tighter control 
B) inflexibility 
C) duplication of work 
D) social and political backlash 
A) tighter control 
B) inflexibility 
C) duplication of work 
D) social and political backlash

Question 4

Which of the following would you find in a country with a large power distance?

Accepted Answer

A) Society accepts only narrow differences in responsibility in organizations. 
B) Titles carry little importance,but status power is high. 
C) People show little respect for those in authority. 
D) Titles,rank,and status all are viewed as important. 
A) Society accepts only narrow differences in responsibility in organizations. 
B) Titles carry little importance,but status power is high. 
C) People show little respect for those in authority. 
D) Titles,rank,and status all are viewed as important.

Question 5

Research indicates that organizational culture has a stronger impact on employees than national culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a key drawback of the ethnocentric attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) simpler structure 
B) tighter control 
C) inflexibility 
D) reduced efficiency 
A) simpler structure 
B) tighter control 
C) inflexibility 
D) reduced efficiency

Question 7

Jennifer and James have formed an entrepreneurial venture to develop software for banks and other financial institutions. Their company is growing, but in looking for opportunities in the future, they decide to explore international operations.
-A new and exciting opportunity has appeared that enables Jennifer and James to form a joint venture with a bank in Japan.This partnership will involve less risk and commitment than ________.

Accepted Answer

A) global sourcing 
B) setting up a foreign subsidiary 
C) licensing 
D) franchising 
A) global sourcing 
B) setting up a foreign subsidiary 
C) licensing 
D) franchising

Question 8

Sasha has lived in Toronto her entire life and works at the head office of a large multinational corporation. She has recently become aware of several job openings for management in a number of the company's foreign subsidiaries. As she ponders the prospect of an overseas assignment, she reviews the research of Geert Hofstede to try to understand the cultural differences she would be faced with in each of the foreign subsidiaries.
-Sasha is also considering Sweden,where people emphasize relationships and concern for others.Sweden is considered high on which of the following dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) power distance 
B) long-term orientation 
C) collectivism 
D) nurturing 
A) power distance 
B) long-term orientation 
C) collectivism 
D) nurturing

Question 9

Political interference is no longer an issue in global business as governments agree that it would hinder growth of trade agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As manager of the international department for your company, you have been asked by the local Chamber of Commerce to deliver a speech on global trade. The presentation should include an overview of the world's major trade alliances and mechanisms that promote global trade. The Chamber president has also asked you to comment on a recent quote by a local politician, who stated: "NAFTA has been a bad deal for Canada and it continues to weaken our economy." As you review your notes, you wonder how you will fit all the information into the allotted half-hour presentation time!
-You also plan to discuss other regional trading alliances such as the one in Southeast Asia called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Mercosur 
B) ASEAN 
C) APEC 
D) the Southern Zone Common Market 
A) Mercosur 
B) ASEAN 
C) APEC 
D) the Southern Zone Common Market

Question 11

Christopher,who is based in the head office in Toronto,has been offered a chance to work in Thailand.He finds that in this society people are expected to look after others in their family (or organization)and protect them when they are in trouble.This society tends to support ________.

Accepted Answer

A) collectivism 
B) parochialism 
C) individualism 
D) uncertainty avoidance 
A) collectivism 
B) parochialism 
C) individualism 
D) uncertainty avoidance

Question 12

Which of the following international expansion strategies involves the lowest level of risk and investment?

Accepted Answer

A) exporting 
B) franchising 
C) licensing 
D) strategic alliances 
A) exporting 
B) franchising 
C) licensing 
D) strategic alliances

Question 13

Through the creation of the EU,each member country now has increased border controls,nationalist policies,and protected industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a multinational corporation that tailors marketing strategies to the host country's unique characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) borderless organization 
B) multidomestic corporation 
C) transnational organization 
D) born global company 
A) borderless organization 
B) multidomestic corporation 
C) transnational organization 
D) born global company

African Union was formed because the economies in Africa are stagnating.

The cultural dimension of ________ measures the degree to which a society relies on social norms and procedures to alleviate the unpredictability of future events.

Which of the following is a key drawback of the polycentric attitude?

Which of the following would you find in a country with a large power distance?

Research indicates that organizational culture has a stronger impact on employees than national culture.

Which of the following is a key drawback of the ethnocentric attitude?

Political interference is no longer an issue in global business as governments agree that it would hinder growth of trade agreements.

Christopher,who is based in the head office in Toronto,has been offered a chance to work in Thailand.He finds that in this society people are expected to look after others in their family (or organization)and protect them when they are in trouble.This society tends to support ________.

Which of the following international expansion strategies involves the lowest level of risk and investment?

Through the creation of the EU,each member country now has increased border controls,nationalist policies,and protected industries.

Which of the following is a multinational corporation that tailors marketing strategies to the host country's unique characteristics?

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

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Exam 4: Managing in a Global Environment

African Union was formed because the economies in Africa are stagnating.

The cultural dimension of ________ measures the degree to which a society relies on social norms and procedures to alleviate the unpredictability of future events.

Which of the following is a key drawback of the polycentric attitude?

Which of the following would you find in a country with a large power distance?

Research indicates that organizational culture has a stronger impact on employees than national culture.

Which of the following is a key drawback of the ethnocentric attitude?

Political interference is no longer an issue in global business as governments agree that it would hinder growth of trade agreements.

Christopher,who is based in the head office in Toronto,has been offered a chance to work in Thailand.He finds that in this society people are expected to look after others in their family (or organization)and protect them when they are in trouble.This society tends to support ________.

Which of the following international expansion strategies involves the lowest level of risk and investment?

Through the creation of the EU,each member country now has increased border controls,nationalist policies,and protected industries.

Which of the following is a multinational corporation that tailors marketing strategies to the host country's unique characteristics?

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Filters