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MIS 545 Week 4
MIS 545 Week 4
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Silence during a meeting always indicates disagreement.
True
False
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Team bonding should respect personal comfort and cultural values.
True
False
3
Collaboration looks the same in every culture.
True
False
4
Encouraging paternity leave can challenge gender norms and support work-life balance.
False
True
5
Making assumptions based on nationality is a helpful shortcut in remote leadership.
True
False
6
What makes a team activity culturally respectful?
It's designed with cultural awareness and avoids assumptions
It only involves senior staff
It's funny and lighthearted
It centers on one dominant cultural tradition
7
What is a common challenge in scheduling global remote team meetings?
Currency conversions
Language barriers
Dress code expectations
Conflicting time zones
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Using casual language helps make global communication more inclusive.
True
False
9
What is a barrier to parental leave use in global remote teams?
Inconsistent internet access
Lack of child care options
Cultural norms that discourage time off
Delays in project delivery
10
A smile or nod means the same thing in every culture.
True
False
11
Why should leaders consider religious and national holidays when managing remote teams?
To show respect and ensure equitable scheduling
To reduce project timelines
To maintain a uniform global calendar
To minimize PTO costs
12
Which of the following is an inclusive policy practice?
Listing only U.S. federal holidays as paid time off
Requiring 9–5 hours in one time zone
Mandating in-person meetings quarterly
Allowing flexible holiday schedules based on local customs
13
Why are visual cues important in remote cross-cultural communication?
They help interpret tone and intent when words might be unclear
They make meetings feel more casual
They replace the need for written follow-up
They reduce the time needed for meetings
14
Which practice improves written communication in cross-cultural remote teams?
Writing in a casual tone at all times
Using local idioms and abbreviations
Keeping language neutral, clear, and jargon-free
Using emojis to replace full sentences
15
Humor and games always bring teams together.
False
True
16
Why is anonymous feedback especially important in global remote teams?
It reduces the need for one-on-one meetings
It limits communication
It culturally reserved employees to share their views safely
It collects opinions without analysis
17
Which of the following best reflects a culturally sensitive approach to conflict resolution?
Addressing the issue privately and respectfully
Ignoring the conflict and moving on
Forcing both parties to apologize publicly
Sending an email to the whole team
18
Anonymous feedback systems are only useful for complaints.
True
False
19
Why might some team members be less vocal in meetings?
They weren’t invited
Cultural norms value listening and deference over speaking up
They don’t care about the topic
They lack internet access
20
Which approach encourages inclusive feedback across cultures?
Avoiding feedback altogether
Delivering feedback in front of the team
Using sarcasm to lighten the critique
Tailoring feedback tone and timing based on the recipient’s culture
21
Giving the same number of days off to all employees ensures full cultural equity.
True
False
22
Why might a virtual team bonding event fail in a multicultural team?
It overlooks cultural differences in social comfort or expectations
It has technical glitches
It doesn’t include trivia
It’s too short
23
Feedback in diverse teams should focus on clarity, empathy, and timing.
True
False
24
Company policies have little impact on team culture.
False
True
25
It’s best to expect all remote employees to follow your local holiday schedule.
False
True
26
Structuring meetings to include different participation styles promotes inclusion.
False
True
27
What is a key consideration when managing cross-cultural remote teams?
Office lighting preferences
Uniform dress codes
Cultural expectations and team norms
Budget forecasting
28
Cross-cultural team management is only relevant for human resources professionals.
False
True
29
What distinguishes cultural awareness from cultural assumptions?
Awareness is passive; assumptions are proactive
Awareness is about research; assumptions are about emotion
Awareness is informed openness; assumptions are unexamined beliefs
They are essentially the same
30
Why is offering only local holidays as paid time off problematic for global teams?
It’s legally required in all countries
It prioritizes one culture’s values over others
It increases payroll costs
It leads to more vacation requests
31
Why is miscommunication more likely in cross-cultural remote teams?
Poor time management
Lack of shared project goals
Too many meetings
Differences in language, tone, and cultural interpretation
32
Respecting camera preferences promotes psychological safety.
True
False
33
It’s acceptable to always schedule meetings in your own time zone if you’re the team leader.
False
True
34
What is a common cause of collaboration issues in cross-cultural teams?
Internet instability
Lack of productivity tools
Conflicting assumptions about how teams should work together
Different currencies
35
Why is it important to understand gender roles across cultures in remote teams?
To delegate tasks more effectively
To adapt marketing strategies
To reduce HR paperwork
To promote inclusion while respecting cultural diversity
36
Small actions can have a big impact on team inclusion.
False
True
37
Cultural awareness helps leaders handle conflict more constructively.
True
False
38
Which of the following is an example of a daily inclusion habit?
Asking for clarification when a cultural reference is unclear
Scheduling all meetings in your own time zone
Using complex idioms frequently
Speaking as much as possible in meetings
39
Supporting parental leave publicly encourages others to take advantage of inclusive policies.
False
True
40
Why might someone in a global remote team prefer to stay off camera?
They lack commitment to the team
Cultural or privacy-related discomfort
They are uninterested in the meeting
They are unfamiliar with video tools
