Question 1

In countries where power distance is low:

Accepted Answer

A)  a supreme authority maintains tight control over policies and procedures. 
B)  status is most important. 
C)  organizations are characterized by paternalistic management. 
D)  decision making is shared across employee levels. 
A)  a supreme authority maintains tight control over policies and procedures. 
B)  status is most important. 
C)  organizations are characterized by paternalistic management. 
D)  decision making is shared across employee levels.

Question 2

_____ involves supervising,coordinating and directing the differences individuals bring to the organization to create an environment that will allow employees to achieve their full potential while ensuring that strategic organizational goals are being effectively met.

Accepted Answer

A)  Valuing diversity 
B)  Managing diversity 
C)  Affirmative action 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance 
A)  Valuing diversity 
B)  Managing diversity 
C)  Affirmative action 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance

Question 3

What is prejudice? Explain with examples.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is an unjustified negative att

Question 4

Homogeneous teams are best suited to exploit and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  implement what is already known 
B)  execute innovative ideas 
C)  explore new opportunities 
D)  conceptualize future actions 
A)  implement what is already known 
B)  execute innovative ideas 
C)  explore new opportunities 
D)  conceptualize future actions

Question 5

Diversity is best understood and managed within ____,one that values diversity of thought,encourages and rewards learning and change,and controls group processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  paternalistic management 
B)  a passive system 
C)  an open organizational culture 
D)  a bureaucratic system 
A)  paternalistic management 
B)  a passive system 
C)  an open organizational culture 
D)  a bureaucratic system

Question 6

Resenting minorities for owning the best homes in an exclusive neighborhood is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  backlash 
B)  blaming the victim 
C)  harassment 
D)  ethnicity 
A)  backlash 
B)  blaming the victim 
C)  harassment 
D)  ethnicity

Question 7

Which of the following groups would be better able to manage cross-cultural differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers committed to accepting a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives 
B)  Employees who prefer work assignments in their home country 
C)  Organizations that adopt a narrow,one-culture perspective 
D)  Executives who spend most of their time with people of their own nationality 
A)  Managers committed to accepting a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives 
B)  Employees who prefer work assignments in their home country 
C)  Organizations that adopt a narrow,one-culture perspective 
D)  Executives who spend most of their time with people of their own nationality

Question 8

Uncertainty avoidance:

Accepted Answer

A)  reflects the degree to which emphasis is placed on assertiveness. 
B)  reflects the degree of threat felt when facing ambiguity and risk. 
C)  refers to how loosely or tightly integrated the society seems. 
D)  refers to the acceptance or lack thereof,of unequal power distribution. 
A)  reflects the degree to which emphasis is placed on assertiveness. 
B)  reflects the degree of threat felt when facing ambiguity and risk. 
C)  refers to how loosely or tightly integrated the society seems. 
D)  refers to the acceptance or lack thereof,of unequal power distribution.

Question 9

Write a short description on long-term versus short-term orientation.

Accepted Answer

Long-term versus short-term orientation

Question 10

Martha admits she has biases and prejudices.To improve her ability to understand others,she must analyze her feelings and develop plans for changing them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In countries where power distance is low:

_____ involves supervising,coordinating and directing the differences individuals bring to the organization to create an environment that will allow employees to achieve their full potential while ensuring that strategic organizational goals are being effectively met.

What is prejudice? Explain with examples.

Homogeneous teams are best suited to exploit and ____.

Diversity is best understood and managed within ____,one that values diversity of thought,encourages and rewards learning and change,and controls group processes.

Resenting minorities for owning the best homes in an exclusive neighborhood is an example of ____.

Which of the following groups would be better able to manage cross-cultural differences?

Uncertainty avoidance:

Write a short description on long-term versus short-term orientation.

Martha admits she has biases and prejudices.To improve her ability to understand others,she must analyze her feelings and develop plans for changing them.

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Achieving Business Results Through Effective Meetings

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Leading and Empowering Self and Others

Project Management

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Exam 5: Understanding and Working With Diverse Others

In countries where power distance is low:

_____ involves supervising,coordinating and directing the differences individuals bring to the organization to create an environment that will allow employees to achieve their full potential while ensuring that strategic organizational goals are being effectively met.

What is prejudice? Explain with examples.

Homogeneous teams are best suited to exploit and ____.

Diversity is best understood and managed within ____,one that values diversity of thought,encourages and rewards learning and change,and controls group processes.

Resenting minorities for owning the best homes in an exclusive neighborhood is an example of ____.

Which of the following groups would be better able to manage cross-cultural differences?

Uncertainty avoidance:

Write a short description on long-term versus short-term orientation.

Martha admits she has biases and prejudices.To improve her ability to understand others,she must analyze her feelings and develop plans for changing them.

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Achieving Business Results Through Effective Meetings

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Leading and Empowering Self and Others

Project Management

Filters