Management Final- CH 6

A global strategy is based on the assumption that the world is extremely interconnected, and that patterns of consumption and production are fairly homogeneous worldwide. a. True b. False

a. True

Culture tells people who they are, which behaviors are appropriate, and which are not acceptable in any society. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following leadership profile describe the degree to which the leader can inspire and motivate others, according to the GLOBE project? A. Charismatic B. Team oriented C. Humane-oriented D. Autonomous E. Self-protective

A. Charismatic

Which of the following strategy is one in which the company decides that it makes sense to organize its functional activities, such as marketing, finance, etc., around geographical regions that play a critical role in terms of? A. A global strategy B. A social stratification strategy C. A regional strategy D. A local strategy E. A strategy

C. A regional strategy

According to Hofstede, which of the following is an implication of low power distance? A. Very centralized organizational structure B. Tall hierarchies with clear levels of managers and subordinates C. Dispersed authority D. Managers rely on formal rules to manage E. Wide salary gap between top and bottom of company

C. Dispersed authority

Anglo and Germanic Europe clusters are low on which leadership style, according to the GLOBE project? A. Charismatic B. Team oriented C. Humane-oriented D. Autonomous E. Self-protective

C. Humane-oriented

Which dimension of cultural intelligence is based on the ability of the individual to exhibit the appropriate forms of verbal and nonverbal behaviors when interacting with people from another culture? A. Cognitive dimension B. Meta-cognitive dimension C. Motivational dimension D. Behavioral dimension E. Societal dimension

D. Behavioral dimension

The worldwide phenomenon whereby the countries of the world are becoming more interconnected and where trade barriers are disappearing refers to A. immigration. B. global strategy. C. emerging markets. D. globalization. E. cultural paradox.

D. globalization.

In societies with high _______ scores, individuals are valued for their achievements and are rewarded and recognized for such achievements. A. power Distance B. individualism C. uncertainty Avoidance D. masculinity E. collectivism

D. masculinity

Which term defines the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the member of one group or category of people from another? A. Immigration B. Expatriate C. Power distance D. Individualism E. Culture

E. Culture

. Which of the following describe the only two cultural dimensions unique to the GLOBE project? A. Uncertainty avoidance and power distance B. Future orientation and assertiveness orientation C. Performance orientation and humane orientation D. Gender egalitarianism and institutional E. Institutional and societal collectivism

E. Institutional and societal collectivism

According to Hofstede, which of the following is an implication of high uncertainty avoidance? A. Preference for smaller organizations B. Superiors optimistic about subordinate ambition and leadership abilities C. Rational championing D. Transformational leaders preferred E. Weak loyalty to companies

E. Weak loyalty to companies

. FDI is a contractual agreement whereby, in exchange for a royalty or fee, a company gives the right to another company to use a trademark, know-how, or other proprietary technology. a. True b. False

a. True

The DHL Global Connected Index, which tracks the flow of capital, information, trade, and human resources, indicates that the degree of globalization continues to decline. a. True b. False

a. True

Research finds that while education is necessary for job placement, it plays no role in socializing individuals into expected norms in their society. a. True b. False

b. False

The global strategy is the one in which a company adapts its products to meet the needs of the local market. a. True b. False

b. False

According to Hofstede, the degree to which people in a society are comfortable with risk, uncertainty, and unpredictable situations refers to which of these? A. Power Distance B. Individualism C. Uncertainty Avoidance D. Masculinity E. Collectivism

C. Uncertainty Avoidance

The WTO's most important functions are all of these EXCEPT: A. providing the mechanism for countries to negotiate trade agreements B. monitoring trade agreements. C. financing the infrastructure development projects in less developed countries. D. providing the means to handle trade disputes. E. providing training to less-developed countries to implement agreements

C. financing the infrastructure development projects in less developed countries.