Exam 15: International Projects

If IBM built a computer system for Outback Barbie Inc. (based in Australia)at their corporate headquarters in Sydney, the project would be classified as

As a response to the events of September 11, 2001, the moving of personnel, materials, and equipment across international borders created border congestion with increased costs and time.This was a result of which of the following environmental factors?

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

Two of the biggest adjustments Americans typically have to make in working abroad are adapting to the general pace of life and understanding the punctuality of people.

When you start to overcome your sense of isolation and begin to acquire a new perspective of what is possible, you are in the ________ stage of culture shock.

Many outsiders consider the Chinese system of guanxi to be like nepotism where decisions are made based on family ties instead of an objective assessment of ability.

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of managing international projects?

A learning approach to teach cross-cultural fluency that involves the learning of informational skills in a lecture setting is known as the

What is a guideline/caution when working with the French on projects?

In ___________, it is an associated cultural belief that destiny depends more on the will of a supreme being than on the behavior of individuals.A higher power dictates the outcome of important events, so individual action is of little consequence.

One factor that is often underestimated until project personnel actually arrive at a foreign destination is the geography of the country.

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 ________.

When your initial enthusiasm is exhausted, and you begin to notice that differences are greater than you first imagined, you are in the _________ stage of culture shock.

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a potential negative outcome for an international project manager?

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?

A(n)________ project consists of teams formed from professionals spanning multiple countries, continents, and cultures with their work integrated for the entire enterprise.

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

A project that depends upon a high ratio of vendor suppliers, good roads, and other transportation modes, such as air and seaports is an example of the ______ environmental factor.