Exam 4: Managing in a Global Environment

McCain Foods of New Brunswick,Canada,is the world's largest producer of frozen french fries.They sell frozen food products in the U.S.,Britain,France,Germany,and more than 100 other countries around the world.For McCain Foods, is the home country,and is a host country.

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Question 141

A country with ________ is comfortable with risks and is tolerant toward different behaviour and opinions.

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Question 142

In a short essay,explain the origins,roles and goals of the World Trade Organization (WTO),the International Monetary Fund (IMF),and the World Bank Group in global business.Provide specific examples for each organization's involvement.

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Question 143

Transnational organizations are focused on ________.

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Question 144

First Business Trip to Asia (Scenario) Jeff Elliott is on a flight across the Pacific and is excited about his first business trip to Asia. Born and raised in Alberta, Jeff is a manager for a rapidly growing Calgary-based company. His current mission is to scout out potential locations in Asia and develop an international expansion strategy for his company. There are many options, including maintaining the business's head office in Canada and sending over company representatives when necessary or developing a separate company in Asia and hiring locals to manage the business. Jeff's trip will take him to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. He is looking forward to learning more about the business practices and customs of each country and is not too worried about the fact that he only speaks English. Jeff has heard that English is considered the main international business language, and he anticipates that most Asians will be able to speak it. -If Jeff's company eliminated country-designated locations and reorganized based on industry groups,it would best be described as a ________.

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Question 145

According to the textbook,a global company is also considered a borderless organization.

(True/False)

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Question 146

A(n)________ attitude toward managing focuses on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.

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Question 147

First Business Trip to Asia (Scenario) Jeff Elliott is on a flight across the Pacific and is excited about his first business trip to Asia. Born and raised in Alberta, Jeff is a manager for a rapidly growing Calgary-based company. His current mission is to scout out potential locations in Asia and develop an international expansion strategy for his company. There are many options, including maintaining the business's head office in Canada and sending over company representatives when necessary or developing a separate company in Asia and hiring locals to manage the business. Jeff's trip will take him to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. He is looking forward to learning more about the business practices and customs of each country and is not too worried about the fact that he only speaks English. Jeff has heard that English is considered the main international business language, and he anticipates that most Asians will be able to speak it. -The fact that Jeff expects most Asians to be able to speak English suggests a narrow view of the world known as ________.

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Question 148

A potential advantage of the polycentric attitude is ________.

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Question 149

International Entrepreneurs (Scenario) 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 ________.

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Question 150

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)was signed in 1992 to create the EU.

(True/False)

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Question 151

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

(True/False)

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Question 152

Adam has been hired by an organization that has a partnership with a foreign company.Both the partners share resources and knowledge while developing new products.Adam's organization has formed a ________.

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Question 153

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

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McCain Foods of New Brunswick,Canada,is the world's largest producer of frozen french fries.They sell frozen food products in the U.S.,Britain,France,Germany,and more than 100 other countries around the world.For McCain Foods, is the home country,and is a host country.

A country with ________ is comfortable with risks and is tolerant toward different behaviour and opinions.

In a short essay,explain the origins,roles and goals of the World Trade Organization (WTO),the International Monetary Fund (IMF),and the World Bank Group in global business.Provide specific examples for each organization's involvement.

Transnational organizations are focused on ________.

According to the textbook,a global company is also considered a borderless organization.

A(n)________ attitude toward managing focuses on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.

A potential advantage of the polycentric attitude is ________.

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)was signed in 1992 to create the EU.

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

Adam has been hired by an organization that has a partnership with a foreign company.Both the partners share resources and knowledge while developing new products.Adam's organization has formed a ________.

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

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Exam 4: Managing in a Global Environment

McCain Foods of New Brunswick,Canada,is the world's largest producer of frozen french fries.They sell frozen food products in the U.S.,Britain,France,Germany,and more than 100 other countries around the world.For McCain Foods,________ is the home country,and ________ is a host country.

A country with ________ is comfortable with risks and is tolerant toward different behaviour and opinions.

In a short essay,explain the origins,roles and goals of the World Trade Organization (WTO),the International Monetary Fund (IMF),and the World Bank Group in global business.Provide specific examples for each organization's involvement.

Transnational organizations are focused on ________.

According to the textbook,a global company is also considered a borderless organization.

A(n)________ attitude toward managing focuses on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.

A potential advantage of the polycentric attitude is ________.

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)was signed in 1992 to create the EU.

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

Adam has been hired by an organization that has a partnership with a foreign company.Both the partners share resources and knowledge while developing new products.Adam's organization has formed a ________.

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

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

McCain Foods of New Brunswick,Canada,is the world's largest producer of frozen french fries.They sell frozen food products in the U.S.,Britain,France,Germany,and more than 100 other countries around the world.For McCain Foods, is the home country,and is a host country.