Exam 15: International Projects

Construction projects in Southeast Asia having to accommodate the monsoon season when rainfall can be as high as 50 inches per month is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

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geography
Explanation: The planning and implementation of a project must take into account the impact the country's geography will have on the project.For example,a salvage operation off the coast of Greenland can only be scheduled one month out of the year because the waterway is frozen over during the remainder of the year.Construction projects in Southeast Asia have to accommodate the monsoon season when rainfall can be as high as 50 inches per month.

In general,the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country,the more intensive the training should be.

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Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments;__________ can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.

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Mexicans
Explanation: Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments;Mexicans can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.Mexicans enjoy a lively debate.

It is common practice to rely on ___________,often natives who are foreign educated,to bridge the gap between cultures.

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Question 4

Needs for a project could include telecommunications,transportation,power,and availability of technically skilled talent.These are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

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Question 5

In an effort to cope with culture shock,professionals can use project work as a bridge until they adjust to their new environment.

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Question 6

Culture is a concept that encompasses all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 7

A local project is one performed in its native country for a resident firm.

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Question 8

When you have recovered from your sense of psychological disorientation and begin to function and communicate in the new culture,you are in the ______ stage of culture shock.

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Question 9

For most project managers,the biggest difference in managing an international project is operating in a national culture where projects are done differently,using different project management techniques and tools.

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A way for project managers to deal with the stress of culture shock is to redefine priorities and develop more realistic expectations as to what is possible.

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Question 11

American project managers have earned a reputation abroad for being very good at understanding technology but not good at understanding

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Question 12

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

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Question 13

Infrastructure refers to a country's or community's ability to provide services such as power,technology,communication,or transportation required for a project.

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Question 14

An information systems specialist reported that his performance on a project in Northern Sweden declined due to sleep deprivation during the summer months in which there were 20 hours of daylight each day.This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

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

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

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Culture shock is generally considered a positive sign that the professional is becoming involved in the new culture.

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What role does an intermediary play in assisting international project managers?

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The __________ tend to be less animated than Americans.They avoid open displays of affection and physical contact.

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Construction projects in Southeast Asia having to accommodate the monsoon season when rainfall can be as high as 50 inches per month is an example of the environmental factor termed ________.

In general,the longer a person is expected to work in a foreign country,the more intensive the training should be.

Americans tend to be impersonal and practical when making arguments;__________ can be very passionate and emotional when arguing.

It is common practice to rely on ___________,often natives who are foreign educated,to bridge the gap between cultures.

Needs for a project could include telecommunications,transportation,power,and availability of technically skilled talent.These are examples of which of the following environmental factors?

In an effort to cope with culture shock,professionals can use project work as a bridge until they adjust to their new environment.

Culture is a concept that encompasses all of the following EXCEPT

A local project is one performed in its native country for a resident firm.

When you have recovered from your sense of psychological disorientation and begin to function and communicate in the new culture,you are in the ______ stage of culture shock.

For most project managers,the biggest difference in managing an international project is operating in a national culture where projects are done differently,using different project management techniques and tools.

A way for project managers to deal with the stress of culture shock is to redefine priorities and develop more realistic expectations as to what is possible.

American project managers have earned a reputation abroad for being very good at understanding technology but not good at understanding

One of the biggest challenges Americans typically have to overcome when working abroad is

Infrastructure refers to a country's or community's ability to provide services such as power,technology,communication,or transportation required for a project.

An information systems specialist reported that his performance on a project in Northern Sweden declined due to sleep deprivation during the summer months in which there were 20 hours of daylight each day.This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

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

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

Culture shock is generally considered a positive sign that the professional is becoming involved in the new culture.

What role does an intermediary play in assisting international project managers?

The __________ tend to be less animated than Americans.They avoid open displays of affection and physical contact.

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