PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND CULTURE FINAL EXAM

The first step toward cultural sensitivity is for an international manager to _______.

Which of the following best describes the Japanese culture as it relates to international business functions?

International firms like Mc'Donalds most likely modify their business practices in Saudi Arabia because of ________.

Which of the following refers to a person's ideas and convictions about what is important, good or bad, right or wrong?

An autocratic style of management would be most effective in which of the following?

For long-term positive relations, the goal of negotiation should most likely be to ________.

The GLOBE project identified nine _______ that differentiate one society from another.

Which of the following describes a leader delegates decision making and encourages subordinates to take responsibility?

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following terms refers to the expectations, norms, and holds held in common by employees of a company?

Which of the following groups has collected data on the cultural values of thousands of international managers?

Assertiveness, materialism, and a lack of concern for others are considered ________ values by Hofstede.

Which of the following refers to the shared values assumptions that over time are passed on members of group or society?

"Time serves to order life" refers to the role of time in ________.

Which of the following is a true statement about polychronic cultures?

Societies such as Malaysia, Mexico that accept strong hierarchical boss-subordinate relationships, high on ___ dimension

Managers from Hong Kong tend to take initiative and have a sense of urgency to get things done. Such societies have a __

People from Denmark attach a high level of importance to behaviors such as long-term planning. Such societies have a ___

Stereotyping should most likely be avoided by international managers because ________.

Jane values achievements. Fred values harmony. Jane is likely to come from ___ culture, Fred is come from ____ culture.