Question   1

Globalization, in all its forms of personal and business contacts and information crossing borders, brings about changes that result in:

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multicultural incrementalism.

multicultural sensitivity.

cultural accommodation.

cultural diffusion.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of Trompenaars’ s value dimensions?

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Intrinsic versus extrinsic

Neutral versus affective

Universalism versus particularism

Specific versus diffuse

Question 3

Which of the following is true of countries with low masculinity?

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More women in high-level jobs

Increase in work-related stress

Lack of concern for others

More job conflicts

Question 4

Managers from Singapore, New Zealand, and Hong Kong tend to take initiative and have a sense of urgency, and the confidence to get things done. According to the GLOBE project, such managers score high on the cultural dimension of:

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future orientation.

performance orientation.

assertiveness.

humane orientation.

Question 5

According to contingency management, international managers need to:

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adapt their management styles to   the local setting and people.

transfer home-country business   practices to the local environment.

provide training to locals before   transferring new technology.

determine the extent to which   locals will accept unequal power.

Question 6

The European view of information privacy most likely stems from its:

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global nature of information   technology.

competitive origins.

foreign business practices.

culture and history.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT categorized as a sociocultural variable of culture?

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Religion

Education

Language

Economy

Question 8

Which of the following subsystems is most likely to underlie both moral and economic norms?

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Kinship system

Political system

Education system

Religious system

Question 9

Stereotyping

should most likely be avoided by international managers because:

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many cultures have diverse   subcultures.

current variables of culture are   grossly inaccurate.

many countries outlaw the   practice.

national culture is nonexistent.

Question 10

Based on Trompenaars’s value dimensions, which of the following is a characteristic of the particularistic approach? Objective: 2

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Open expression of emotions

Opportunity to achieve status

Application of rules and systems

Obligation toward relationships

Question 11

An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by:

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assuming that his or her own   cultural styles and practices can be successfully followed in the host   country.

creating a cultural profile for   that country or region in which the firm does business.

hiring locals rather than   expatriates for management positions in overseas subsidiaries.

using stereotypes to develop   cross-cultural understanding in a business setting.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the way Arabs view time?

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Arabs honor deadlines by all   means.

Deadlines and firm commitments are   crucial to Arabs.

Arabs believe important decisions   cannot be rushed.

Arabs view time as a valuable and   limited resource.

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage of organizational culture?

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Individuality

Excessive domestic focus

Tendency to adopt changes quickly

Long-term commitment

Question 14

Managers from Italy and Mexico would most likely express their emotions openly during a business situation, while managers from England and Japan would most likely consider such behavior unprofessional. Which of the following Trompenaars’s value dimensions explains this difference in behavior and attitude?

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Achievement versus ascription

 
Specific versus diffuse
 
Universalism versus particularism
 
Neutral versus affective
 

Question 15

Which of the following factors can cause changes in traditional, non-Western societies?

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Religious activities

Self-reference criterion

Media exposure

 
Stereotyping
 

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the attitude toward work in Mexican culture?

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Leisure time is more important   than work.

Work is a sacred duty.

Workers are primarily focused on   the future.

Group harmony at work is essential   to success.

Question 17

Which of the following represents the expectations, norms, and goals held in common by members of a specific company or group?

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Organizational system

Societal culture

Organizational culture

Cultural variable

Question 18

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT:

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power distance.

individualism.

uncertainty avoidance.

 
assertiveness.
 

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of the Arab culture?

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Open admission of mistakes

Emphasis on hospitality

Five times a day prayer pattern

Indirect communication style

Question 20

Which of the following is likely to cause offense in Saudi Arabia?

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Discrimination based on gender

Introducing business subjects too   soon

Intolerance toward employees and   coworkers

Failure to make decisions with a   long-term perspective