mgt 340 CH. 4 Quiz

​Laura, a​ doctor, was surprised to discover that many men in the small village in Mexico where she was volunteering refused to be seen by a female physician because the societal norm dictated that the physician should be a male. Which cultural dimension does this​ illustrate? A.Gender differentiation B.Humane orientation C.Performance orientation D.Assertiveness E.Power distance

A.Gender differentiation

When a domestic firm partners with a foreign company in order to share​ knowledge, experience, and resources in developing new products or production​ facilities, this is known as​ ________. A.a strategic alliance B.exporting C.importing D.licensing E.global sourcing

A.a strategic alliance

Whenever DAC opens a new sales office in another​ country, it transfers a manager from headquarters to head up the new​ office, believing that foreign managers lack the expertise and skills to make the best decisions for the operation. This reflects​ ________. A.an ethnocentric attitude B.supranationalism C.a geocentric attitude D.a polycentric attitude E.a global​ mind-set

A.an ethnocentric attitude

An employee from a culture with a high​ _______ would most likely exhibit patience and perseverance and would define success over a period of​ years, rather than months. A.future orientation B.performance orientation C.power distance D.humane orientation E.assertiveness

A.future orientation

​Barbara's Baubles produces​ one-of-a-kind jewelry using​ semi-precious gems. Although the owner sells her jewelry exclusively at a small shop in​ Albuquerque, she purchases the gems wherever they are the cheapest. This is an example of​ _______. A.global sourcing B.exporting C.a strategic alliance D.licensing E.importing

A.global sourcing

Gordon has built a lucrative small business by purchasing inexpensive kitchen gadgets from a variety of companies in China and the Far East and selling them at his booth in a popular flea market. This is an example of​ ________. A.importing B.global sourcing C.licensing D.exporting E.a strategic alliance

A.importing

CAFTA is best described as​ a(n) ________. A.trading alliance established between the United States and 5 Central American countries B.proposed trade alliance that would include 34 countries in the Western Hemisphere C.agreement among​ Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to eliminate barriers to trade D.trading alliance of 10 Southeast Asian nations E.global organization of over 150 countries that deals with the rules of trade among nations

A.trading alliance established between the United

Apecs Electronics hires and promotes employees who are citizens of the host​ country, believing that the​ "locals" know best. Which global perspective does this​ reflect? A.Monolingualism B.A polycentric attitude C.Parochialism D.An ethnocentric attitude E.A geocentric attitude

B.A polycentric attitude

The​ _______, which evolved from the General Agreement on Tariffs and​ Trade, is the only global organization that deals with trade rules among nations. A.EU B.WTO C.OECD D.Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness​ (GLOBE) program E.IMF

B.WTO

An employee from a culture with a low degree of power distance would most likely​ ________. A.be highly competitive and often confrontational B.expect management to solicit input from employees in making decisions C.view formal feedback as judgmental and discomfiting D.prefer to work for a company with clearly established rules and procedures E.prefer to work in a team environment rather than individually

B.expect management to solicit input from employees in making decisions

​Cindy's Creations is a small producer of decorative​ napkins, placemats, and other tableware. Although all of the products are produced​ domestically, Cindy's Creations sells worldwide through its website. This is an example of​ ________. A.licensing B.exporting C.a strategic alliance D.importing E.global sourcing

B.exporting

The cultural dimension that reflects the degree to which a society rewards and encourages behaviors such as​ planning, working for​ long-term success, and delaying gratification is referred to as​ ________. A.assertiveness B.future orientation C.humane orientation D.power distance E.performance orientation

B.future orientation

When DAX Products wanted to expand and enter the Western European​ market, it established a small manufacturing facility and a sales office in Munich. What method of entering the global market did DAX​ use? A.Global sourcing B.A strategic alliance C.Foreign subsidiary D.Licensing E.Exporting

C.Foreign subsidiary

The​ _______ is an organization of member countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and provides​ advice, temporary​ loans, and technical assistance to establish and maintain financial stability. A.ASEAN B.WTO C.IMF D.EU E.OECD

C.IMF

Which regional trading alliance is composed of the United​ States, Canada, and​ Mexico? A.ASEAN B.CAFTA C.NAFTA D.WTO E.EU

C.NAFTA

Alison frequently travels to​ Spain, Portugal, and France on business. She makes sure to keep​ _______ in her wallet for use on these trips because she​ doesn't want to change money every time she crosses a border in the EU. A.francs B.dollars C.pesos D.euros E.yen

D. Euros

Which of the following cultural dimensions identified by the GLOBE program refers to the degree to which a society encourages and rewards individuals for being​ fair, altruistic,​ generous, and​ caring? A.Future orientation B.Power distance C.Performance orientation D.Humane orientation E.Assertiveness

D.Humane orientation

RVA Electronics has facilities worldwide. Instead of orienting itself toward either the host country or the home​ country, top managers select managers for assignments based on their skills and​ abilities, rather than their nationality or location. This reflects​ ________. A.supranationalism B.a polycentric attitude C.parochialism D.a geocentric attitude E.an ethnocentric attitude

D.a geocentric attitude

Although Abels Manufacturing has facilities in several different​ countries, management decisions that have​ company-wide implications are made within the home country. Abels Manufacturing would be described as​ a(n) _______. A.transnational organization B.joint venture C.strategic alliance D.global company E.multidomestic corporation

D.global company

The extent to which people in a society tolerate or feel threatened by ambiguity is known as​ ________. A.power distance B.performance orientation C.assertiveness D.humane orientation E.Uncertainty avoidance

E.Uncertainty avoidance

Which of the following is a global organization of more than 150 countries that deals with the rules of trade among​ nations? A.OECD B.EU C.CAFTA D.IMF E.WTO

E.WTO

Senior management at JMJ Manufacturing accept that there are differences and similarities between host country and home country personnel and practices and believe that they should use the practices that are most effective. This reflects​ ________. A.an ethnocentric attitude B.supranationalism C.a polycentric attitude D.parochialism E.a geocentric attitude

E.a geocentric attitude

A​ _______is one in which resources are primarily owned and controlled by the private sector. A.multidomestic corporation B.joint venture C.planned economy D.foreign subsidiary E.free market economy

E.free market economy

A narrow view in which people see things solely through their own eyes and perspectives is known as​ ________. A.a polycentric attitude B.monolingualism C.cultural intelligence D.a geocentric attitude E.parochialism

E.parochialism

A​ _______ is a multinational company that has a global scope and does not consider any particular country as its​ base, home, or headquarters. A.strategic alliance B.joint venture C.multidomestic corporation D.global company E.transnational organization

E.transnational organization