Chapter 4 Management

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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.


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