Question 1

A(n) ________ project is executed in a foreign country for a foreign firm.

Accepted Answer

foreign
Explanation: A foreign project is executed in a foreign country for a foreign firm (a U.S.firm developing an information system in Malaysia for Malaysian banks).

Question 2

When you recover from your sense of psychological disorientation and begin to function and communicate, you are in which of the following stages of culture shock?

Accepted Answer

A) Honeymoon 
B) Gradual adjustment 
C) Irritability and hostility 
D) Repatriation 
E) Adaptation 
A) Honeymoon 
B) Gradual adjustment 
C) Irritability and hostility 
D) Repatriation 
E) Adaptation E

Question 3

The requirement for women to cover head, arms, and legs and to be accompanied by another woman or man is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

Accepted Answer

culture
Explanation: Religious factors touched the spouse of a Scandinavian project manager responsible for building a water desalination plant from sea water in a Middle East country.She was restricted to the living compound for families of foreign guest workers.Going outside the compound to a nearby city meant covering her head, arms, and legs and being accompanied by another woman or, preferably, a man.A physical altercation in the city concerning her clothing was traumatic for her.This was due to culture.

Question 4

Hong Kong is a place where business people often call Feng shui practitioners to construction sites to make sure that the building is aligned correctly on the site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If the length of stay in another culture is to be in the range of 2 to 12 months, the experiential approach to training is advisable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which film project was reviewed in a Snapshot from Practice?

Accepted Answer

A) The Godfather 
B) Star Wars 
C) Hearts of Darkness 
D) Apocalypse Now 
E) Rambo 
A) The Godfather 
B) Star Wars 
C) Hearts of Darkness 
D) Apocalypse Now 
E) Rambo

Question 7

In France, which of the following factors is considered much more important than in the U.S?

Accepted Answer

A) Social class 
B) Agreement on issues 
C) Professional accomplishments 
D) Being open during negotiations 
E) Dedication to project completion 
A) Social class 
B) Agreement on issues 
C) Professional accomplishments 
D) Being open during negotiations 
E) Dedication to project completion

Question 8

Saudis attach little importance to status and rank with the bypassing of legal channels and red tape a common occurrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The environmental factor labeled security involves the capacity of a country's military and police forces to prevent and respond to attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Americans have a reputation for not being able to work effectively in foreign cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The natural psychological disorientation that most people suffer when they move into a different culture than their own is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

culture shock
Explanation: Cul

Question 12

In the Snapshot from Practice, the mapping of the "River of Doubt" occured in the country of __________.

Accepted Answer

Brazil
Explanation: After his crushing e

Question 13

In the Hofstede Framework, ________ identifies whether a culture holds individuals or the group responsible for each member's welfare.

Accepted Answer

Individualism versus collectiv

Question 14

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste is classified as which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Economic 
B) Geographic 
C) Legal/political 
D) Infrastructure 
E) Culture 
A) Economic 
B) Geographic 
C) Legal/political 
D) Infrastructure 
E) Culture

Question 15

A major difference between working in Mexico and working in the United States is the perception of deadlines.This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Manana 
B) Gringo 
C) Compadre 
D) Quid pro quo 
E) Nepotism 
A) Manana 
B) Gringo 
C) Compadre 
D) Quid pro quo 
E) Nepotism

Question 16

McDonald's is creating a multinational distribution system for all of its foreign and domestic subsidiaries.The project manager is from the corporate headquarters and he manages teams from each of the countries involved.The project would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) Global 
B) Overseas 
C) Local 
D) Domestic 
E) Foreign 
A) Global 
B) Overseas 
C) Local 
D) Domestic 
E) Foreign

Question 17

Decision-making with ________ is results-oriented and tends to be based on facts and expected outcomes, not on social impact.

Accepted Answer

Americans
Explanation: America

Question 18

Identify and briefly describe the four stages of culture shock.

Accepted Answer

1.Honeymoon; start with excitement, the

Question 19

Import quotas and tariffs, and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Legal/political 
B) Security 
C) Cultural 
D) Infrastructure 
E) Economic 
A) Legal/political 
B) Security 
C) Cultural 
D) Infrastructure 
E) Economic

Question 20

___________ have a reputation for not being able to work effectively in foreign cultures.

Accepted Answer

Americans
Explanation: Right o

A(n) ________ project is executed in a foreign country for a foreign firm.

When you recover from your sense of psychological disorientation and begin to function and communicate, you are in which of the following stages of culture shock?

The requirement for women to cover head, arms, and legs and to be accompanied by another woman or man is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

Hong Kong is a place where business people often call Feng shui practitioners to construction sites to make sure that the building is aligned correctly on the site.

If the length of stay in another culture is to be in the range of 2 to 12 months, the experiential approach to training is advisable.

Which film project was reviewed in a Snapshot from Practice?

In France, which of the following factors is considered much more important than in the U.S?

Saudis attach little importance to status and rank with the bypassing of legal channels and red tape a common occurrence.

The environmental factor labeled security involves the capacity of a country's military and police forces to prevent and respond to attacks.

Americans have a reputation for not being able to work effectively in foreign cultures.

The natural psychological disorientation that most people suffer when they move into a different culture than their own is called ___________.

In the Snapshot from Practice, the mapping of the "River of Doubt" occured in the country of __________.

In the Hofstede Framework, ________ identifies whether a culture holds individuals or the group responsible for each member's welfare.

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste is classified as which of the following environmental factors?

A major difference between working in Mexico and working in the United States is the perception of deadlines.This is referred to as:

McDonald's is creating a multinational distribution system for all of its foreign and domestic subsidiaries.The project manager is from the corporate headquarters and he manages teams from each of the countries involved.The project would be classified as

Decision-making with ________ is results-oriented and tends to be based on facts and expected outcomes, not on social impact.

Identify and briefly describe the four stages of culture shock.

Import quotas and tariffs, and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

___________ have a reputation for not being able to work effectively in foreign cultures.

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Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

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Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

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Exam 15: International Projects

A(n) ________ project is executed in a foreign country for a foreign firm.

When you recover from your sense of psychological disorientation and begin to function and communicate, you are in which of the following stages of culture shock?

The requirement for women to cover head, arms, and legs and to be accompanied by another woman or man is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

Hong Kong is a place where business people often call Feng shui practitioners to construction sites to make sure that the building is aligned correctly on the site.

If the length of stay in another culture is to be in the range of 2 to 12 months, the experiential approach to training is advisable.

Which film project was reviewed in a Snapshot from Practice?

In France, which of the following factors is considered much more important than in the U.S?

Saudis attach little importance to status and rank with the bypassing of legal channels and red tape a common occurrence.

The environmental factor labeled security involves the capacity of a country's military and police forces to prevent and respond to attacks.

Americans have a reputation for not being able to work effectively in foreign cultures.

The natural psychological disorientation that most people suffer when they move into a different culture than their own is called ___________.

In the Snapshot from Practice, the mapping of the "River of Doubt" occured in the country of __________.

In the Hofstede Framework, ________ identifies whether a culture holds individuals or the group responsible for each member's welfare.

Concern about the local restrictions on toxic waste is classified as which of the following environmental factors?

A major difference between working in Mexico and working in the United States is the perception of deadlines.This is referred to as:

McDonald's is creating a multinational distribution system for all of its foreign and domestic subsidiaries.The project manager is from the corporate headquarters and he manages teams from each of the countries involved.The project would be classified as

Decision-making with ________ is results-oriented and tends to be based on facts and expected outcomes, not on social impact.

Identify and briefly describe the four stages of culture shock.

Import quotas and tariffs, and education level of the workforce are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

___________ have a reputation for not being able to work effectively in foreign cultures.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters