Question 1

Organization development is less compatible with cultures high in ______ because of more centralized, more hierarchical, and control-oriented organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance 
B)  uncertainty avoidance 
C)  indulgence 
D)  restraint

Question 2

In cultures with a more feminine bias, process-oriented interventions are more accepted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which assumption or generalization about how OD interventions are practiced in global environments sees both OD and national culture as having shared values?

Accepted Answer

A)  unity of practice 
B)  inherent value 
C)  unity of values 
D)  universal values

Question 4

Which reason as to why the applicability of OD and practicing OD in a global environment discusses broad conclusions about culture at the general level not necessarily aligning with the individual level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture-bound theory and practice 
B)  Cultural generalizations and the prediction of behavior 
C)  Variation in meaning 
D)  Culture variation and change

Question 5

Which reason as to why the applicability of OD and practicing OD in a global environment is essentially associated with confusion or lack of consistency in terminology and application?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture-bound theory and practice 
B)  Cultural generalizations and the prediction of behavior 
C)  Variation in meaning 
D)  Hidden assumptions about monolithic practices and values

Question 6

______ societies are defined as those in which the ties between individuals are loose; everyone is expected to look after himself or herself and his or her immediate family.

Accepted Answer

A)  Powerful 
B)  Uncertain 
C)  Individualist 
D)  Collectivist

Question 7

OD practice has grown tremendously in ______, which is known for cultural values that are largely supportive of organizational renewal and change; the culture is one of high context where work relationships are personalized rather than contractual.

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Hong Kong 
C)  Taiwan 
D)  Latin America

Question 8

Discuss the challenges of understanding the applicability of OD and practicing OD are especially challenging in a global environment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

______ refers to a tendency to allow relatively free gratification of basic and natural human desires related to enjoying life and having fun versus a conviction that such gratification needs to be curbed and regulated by strict social norms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Short-term-Long-term 
B)  Uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Individualism-Collectivism 
D)  Indulgence-Restraint

Question 10

Which country is known to place more value on restraint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico 
B)  Denmark 
C)  United States 
D)  India

Question 11

______ defines emotional gender roles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Short-term-Long-term 
B)  Uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Individualism-Collectivism 
D)  Masculinity-Femininity

Question 12

Management in collectivist cultures is management of the person, whose skills and abilities are rewarded if performance is high, regardless of the individual's family background or memberships.

Accepted Answer