Chapter 4 Management
One suggestion for increasing your ability to work with people from different cultures is to ________
assume differences until similarity is proven
People with a(n) ________ attitude have a world-oriented view that focuses on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.
geocentric
I can best educate myself on cross-cultural issues and approaches by _________.
going on short-term study trips to other countries participating in international volunteerism programs learning as much as possible about cross-cultural issues from my classes and textbooks ALL OF THE ABOVE
I can assess my own level of openness to and confidence in cross-cultural experiences by _________.
how comfortable I am communicating with individuals who don't speak my native language how comfortable I am with trying new foods with unfamiliar or exotic ingredients how comfortable I am with having individuals from other countries on class project teams ALL OF THE ABOVE
To show empathy when working with people from different cultures means _________.
interpreting other's words, motives, and behaviors from the perspective of that culture rather than your own
A company doing business in another country decides to let the local employees and management make decisions and figure out the best way to do things because they are most familiar with the local business environment. This reflects a(n) ________ attitude.
polycentric
The pro-globalization argument from the mid-1940s until the early 2000s was based on the idea that free trade and open borders created a benefit for all countries. This argument is based on _________.
the law of comparative advantage
A firm's elimination of artificial geographical barriers and an integration of its operations around the world is an example of a(n) ________.
transnational organization
The extent to which a society relies on social norms and procedures to alleviate the unpredictability of future events is referred to as its ________.
uncertainty avoidance
A deeper understanding of other cultures:
will help to create a more cohesive team environment.
Nearly_______ percent of executives and managers say that developing global competencies is very important or extremely important for success of their companies.
70
Which of the following statements about globalization today is true?
Free trade is not the cause of unemployment.
Most organizations making the initial decision to enter a global market with minimal investment use which strategy?
Global Sourcing
Which type of multinational corporation (MNC) centralizes its management and other decisions in the home country?
Global company
What is one thing a manager should do when faced with the challenges of dealing with people from other cultures?
Have patience and give them plenty of time to adjust to the culture of the organization and local community.
Which of the following represents the regional trading alliance with the greatest impact on U.S. automobile manufacturing companies operating in Mexico?
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
Which term refers to the values and attitudes shared by individuals from a specific country that shape their behavior and beliefs about what is important?
National culture
Which of the following is a benefit of a global perspective?
Potential for new ideas being introduced.
When expanding internationally, which of the following methods requires the greatest commitment of company resources?
Setting up a foreign subsidiary
What is a good way for students to develop a global perspective?
Start a conversation with someone from a different culture.
