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1) stereotyping occurs when a person assumes that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits. 2) most managers in mexico find that the management style that works best there is authoritative and paternal. Answer: […]

1) in high-context cultures, ________. a) feelings and thoughts are not explicitly expressed b) information is readily shared c) people have high sensory involvement d) nonverbal communication is not important 2) ________, when placed in key positions, are perceived by […]

1) the strategic management process consists of independent and discontinuous steps. 2) humane orientation measures the extent to which a society takes part in self-enhancement. Answer: false 3) relationship building is the process of getting to know one’s contacts in […]

1) which of the following behaviors is not consistent with casse’s profile of successful american negotiators? a) refuses to make concessions in advance b) exhibits a good sense of timing c) never compromises d) understands the issues 2) ________ pointed […]

1) the ringi process involves gaining approval on a proposal by circulating documents to those concerned throughout the company. 2) the critical factors necessary for successful leadership abroad have come to be known as the cultural quotient. Answer: false 3) […]

1) which of the following refers to a self-contained business within a company with its own functional departments and accounting systems? a) buying center b) supply chain c) value chain d) strategic business unit 2) according to berdrow and lane, […]

1) in the globalized economy, the knowledge and management resources required for the firm to succeed are no longer concentrated in a single region but are distributed around the world. 2) under protectionism, public opinion is rallied in favor of […]

1) which of the following is the proactive reason that prompts firms to expand overseas? a) avoiding restrictive trade barriers b) solving logistics-related problems c) responding to foreign competition d) seeking economies of scale 2) nextlinx corporation provides a wide […]

1) which of the following is a policy of the electronic industry code of conduct (eicc)? a) excessive overtime can be propagated if it benefits the company b) child labor can be allowed when there is a shortage of employees […]

1) privatization refers to the forced sale of an mnc’s assets to local buyers with some compensation to the firm, perhaps leaving a minority ownership with the mnc. 2) italian negotiators have a sense of drama and do not hide […]

1) the relationship-building process during negotiation is over as soon as a negotiator is done exchanging task-related information. 2) the prevailing labor relations system in a country is important to the international manager because it can constrain the strategic choices […]

1) using the internet to streamline global supply systems ________. a) enhances the efficiency of the supply chain b) eliminates the reliance on local suppliers c) creates a vertical hierarchical structure within organizations d) increases fixed costs 2) which of […]

1) cultural intelligence is also known as cultural quotient. 2) local managers are, by and large, ineffective in dealing with problems in sensitive political situations. Answer: false 3) the availability of raw materials and other resources offers both greater control […]

1) ________ is a systems view in which one seeks to optimize the total materials cycle from virgin material, to finished material, to component, to product, to obsolete product, and to ultimate disposal. a) industrial engineering b) ecological succession c) […]

1) the japanese ningensei style of communication refers to the preference for humanity, reciprocity, a receiver orientation, and an underlying distrust of words and analytic logic. 2) people in countries with a high level of national individualism are more likely […]

1) the mission of the international labor organization is to ________. a) develop and nurture global union leaders b) file lawsuits on behalf of workers c) promote low-skilled and semiskilled laborers as opposed to highly-skilled laborers worldwide. d) ensure that […]

1) jerry, representing a u.s firm, is sent to saudi arabia to negotiate his company’s contracts. which of the following should jerry keep in mind when negotiating with the arabs? a) business should be conducted personally and not via telephone […]

1) which of the following is a method of dependency? a) local debt financing b) localization of the operation c) political risk insurance d) maintaining control over technology 2) ________ operate(s) outside the formal structure, focusing on innovation and improvement. […]

1) expropriation of corporate assets without prompt and adequate compensation is an example of ________. a) economic risk b) political risk c) legal risk d) cultural risk 2) historically, a firm reorganizes as it internationalizes to ________. a) inhibit organizational […]

1) according to lazarova and tarique, which of the following conditions must be met for the successful transfer of knowledge between repatriates and firms? a) the repatriates must have valuable knowledge to transfer b) the repatriates must have low tolerance […]

1) recognizing that one’s knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs are valid only for oneself and not for everyone else is known as ________. a) other-oriented role behavior b) orientation to knowledge c) tolerance for ambiguity d) interaction posture 2) according to […]

1) posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact are examples of ________. a) kinesic behavior b) proxemics c) paralanguage d) object language 2) joan kerry, an american national, worked as a senior manager in her firm’s headquarters in new jersey. […]

1) which of the following is the most critical aspect of a franchising strategy? a) customer base b) distribution c) quality control d) local marketing 2) which of the following is the primary advantage of using e-business as a local-level […]

1) with regard to transitioning economy in russia, russian managers primarily emphasize ________. a) self-esteem b) job security c) intellectual capital d) self-actualization 2) in the american culture, which of the following is most likely to be considered a “dirty […]

1) which of the following types of decision making is generally used in china, germany, turkey, and india? a) participative b) autocratic c) totalitarian d) theocratic 2) japanese negotiators tend to ________. a) lack emotional sensitivity b) be argumentative c) […]

1) employees in countries that rank high on power distance are more likely to prefer a consultative, participative leadership style. 2) nafta is an agreement that came into force to lower tariffs to 25 percent within three to five years, […]

1) making decisions with more information and less uncertainty about the process and the outcome is referred as tolerance for ambiguity. 2) people with high uncertainty avoidance are motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement. Answer: false […]

1) one major disadvantage of cross-border alliances is that there is a potential loss of a company’s technology and knowledge. 2) antidumping laws enable formal institutions to affect international competition. Answer: true 3) creating shared value (csv) leverages the unique […]

1) the term “polarization” describes the process of discussion by which two or more parties aim to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. 2) cross-border alliances are used to gain rapid entry into a new or consolidating industry and to take […]

1) which of the following is not a characteristic of strategic implementation of the mcdonald’s corporation? a) minimizing autonomy b) hiring locals whenever possible c) forming paradigm-busting arrangements with suppliers d) making minor changes to the standard menu based on […]

1) in which of the following countries is a merit-based reward system most likely be effective? a) south korea b) taiwan c) japan d) the united states 2) the task of ________ is the essence of leadership. a) maintaining the […]

1) “the longer a person is away, the more difficult it is to get back into the swing of things.” in the context of repatriation, this often leads to ________. a) reverse culture shock b) expatriate retention c) assimilation d) […]

1) to address the globalizationlocalization dilemma, firms that have evolved through the multinational form and the global company seek the advantages of horizontal organization in the pursuit of transnational capability. 2) fundamental to japanese culture is a concern for the […]

1) enculturation refers to a state of disorientation and anxiety about not knowing how to behave in an unfamiliar culture. 2) cultural noise is the cultural variables that undermine the communication of intended meaning. Answer: true 3) according to the […]

1) paternalism and patronage are important in humane-oriented societies. 2) nontask sounding involves general, polite conversation and informal communication before meetings. Answer: true 3) alliances can be formed for various purposes, e.g., sharing technology, marketing, or production joint ventures. Answer: […]

1) according to robertson and crittenden, which of the following has made integrating an ethical component into international strategic decisions, challenging? a) corporate ethics b) cultural constraints c) natural resources d) political stability 2) ________ is the process of translating […]

1) social responsibility, ethical behavior, and interdependence are important concerns to be built into ________. a) economic control b) management control c) corporate sustainability d) moral idealism 2) the japanese preference for humanity, reciprocity, and analytic logic is known as […]

1) a country’s ability or intention to meet its financial obligations determines its ________. a) technological risk b) legal risk c) political risk d) economic risk 2) having which of the following traits is universally considered to facilitate leadership effectiveness? […]

1) according to hofstede, the crucial fact to grasp about leadership in any culture is that it is a complement to ‘subordinateship.” 2) the difference between social responsibility and ethical behavior is a matter of scope and degree. Answer: true […]

1) austria and germany value competition and have a “can-do” attitude. therefore, according to the globe project, austria and germany are most likely to be ________ societies. a) accommodative b) cooperative c) humane-oriented d) assertive 2) which of the following […]

1) ________ is optimized when career opportunities provided by the organization are congruent with repatriate career goals and aspirations. a) team management b) organizational efficiency c) productivity d) knowledge transfer 2) where ownership is divided among several partners, the parent […]

1) the context of leadership comprises the attributes of the leader and the decisions to be made. 2) companies using an ethnocentric staffing approach, avoid using parent-country nationals to fill in key managerial positions. Answer: false 3) common law is […]

1) according to the study by lazarova and caligiuri, career planning sessions are associated with successful repatriation. 2) improved customer attraction and retention; improved reputation; and improved employee recruitment, motivation, and retention are business benefits of corporate social responsibility. Answer: […]

1) felix department store has over 900 stores in the u.s. and over 300 stores in mexico and canada. felix has been particularly successful in mexico, and the firm’s executives believe felix should expand into other latin american countries. as […]

1) most managers in mexico find that the management style that works best there is ________. a) democratic b) authoritative c) theocratic d) consultative 2) international joint ventures are like a marriage because ________. a) the firms cannot be separated […]

1) ________ are transition mechanisms that propel the partners’ strategies forward in a turbulent environment faster than would be possible for each company alone. a) cooperative strategies b) entry strategies c) options strategies d) competitive strategies 2) according to the […]

1) inpatriates are managers with global experience who are transferred to the organization’s headquarters country, so their overseas business and cultural experience and contacts can facilitate interactions among the country’s far-flung operations. 2) the increased complexity regarding the social responsibility […]

1) which of the following terms refers to the expectation that foreigners should automatically fall into host-country patterns of behavior? a) geocentrism b) nationalism c) parochialism d) ethnocentrism 2) research shows that managers from ________ have the highest tolerance for […]

1) in the context of needs, eastern cultures tend to focus on ________. a) the needs of the individual b) the needs of society c) materialistic needs d) self-actualization needs 2) ________ is an ideal strategy for small businesses with […]

1) organizational design as a mechanism for factoring international joint venture control refers to the ________. a) human resource plans and policies of the joint venture b) market share and profitability ratios of the organization c) geographic location of the […]