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 welfare of the group; anything
that affects one member or part of society affects the others.
3) organizing to facilitate a globalization strategy does not involve rationalization.
4) typically, firms use highly formal means to help the accompanying spouse find a
position at the same location.
5) a major benefit of cross-border alliances is that they facilitate the access to specific
markets where regulations favor domestic companies.
6) future-oriented societies tend to place more emphasis on instant gratification.
7) compared to indian negotiators, american negotiators are more likely to withdraw,
use silence, and learn from within.
8) contingency management requires managers to adapt to the local environment and
people, and to manage accordingly.
9) creolization is the process where immigrants completely disregard all aspects of the
local culture.
10) in low-context cultures, key information is embedded in the context rather than
made explicit.
11) globalization has reduced the ethical problems facing organizations.
12) two major variables in choosing the structure and design of an organization are the
opportunities and need for differentiation and integration.
13) the term ijv control refers to the processes that management puts in place so as to
direct the success of the firm’s goals.
14) which of the following is a regional risk with regard to strategic entry scanning?
a) financial and currency instability
b) varying fiscal strategies
c) repatriation policies
d) shifting production and consumption
15) which of the following represents government influence on ijvs?
a) copyright protection
b) partnership of firm
c) organization structure
d) negotiation practice
16) based on trompenaars’s value dimensions, which of the following is a characteristic
of the particularistic approach?
a) application of rules and systems
b) open expression of emotions
c) obligation toward relationships
d) opportunity to achieve status
17) a study of average work hours in various countries conducted by steers found that
________ worked longer hours and took fewer vacation days.
a) koreans
b) japanese
c) british
d) indonesians
18) american managers believe strongly in self-determination and perceive problem
situations as something they can change. this shows that they ________.
a) belong to a high-context culture
b) believe in socialism
c) have internal locus of control
d) belong to a high power distance culture
19) a team-oriented leader is someone who ________.
a) asserts the interests of the team over larger organizational goals
b) exhibits diplomatic, integrative, and collaborative behaviors toward the team
c) who lacks compassion for subordinates
d) is self-centered, conflictual, and status conscious
20) transparency international is best described as a(n) ________.
a) international committee that monitors electronic data privacy laws
b) nongovernmental organization that fights corruption
c) nonprofit organization that argues for workplace equality
d) nonprofit group that raises awareness about human rights violations
21) workers in a high power-distance society like india are more likely to prefer
________.
a) managers, who encourage the increased involvement of subordinates in the
decision-making process
b) clear distinctions between managers and subordinates
c) managers, who exhibit a democratic style of leadership
d) a flat organizational structure
22) what are the two negotiation stages that americans should expect when negotiating
with the chinese?
a) informational and agreement
b) gift-exchange and socializing
c) propositions and marketing
d) technical and commercial
23) which of the following is an advantage of the staffing approach that employs
parent-country nationals as top managers?
a) maintenance of close control over subsidiaries
b) less-costly transferees
c) facilitation of global multicultural teams
d) high effectiveness of expatriates in foreign countries
24) which of the following is true about japanese negotiators?
a) personal benefit is the ultimate aim of the japanese negotiators
b) japanese negotiators are often impulsive and make decisions spontaneously
c) japanese negotiators are outwardly expressive and take conflicts personally
d) japanese negotiators are calm and patient, and accustomed to long, detailed
negotiating sessions.
25) ________ is the first stage in a comprehensive plan for developing expatriates.
a) assessing development and support needs
b) integration of the value added to the firm
c) development of a contract
d) problem recognition
26) a visionary leader who inspires subordinates and is performance-oriented would be
best described as a(n) ________ leader.
a) charismatic
b) autocratic
c) dictatorial
d) self-protective
27) compare and contrast globalization and regionalization.
28) what are the four culturally based variables that may cause frequent problems for
americans in international management?
29) what is the difference between ethics and social responsibility? what are some of
the social responsibility issues that mncs must consider?
30) why is an international joint venture referred to as a marriage between venture
partners?
31) what is the difference between common law, islamic law, and civil law?
32) what are the advantages of the global staffing approach?
33) list the typical ways in which firms organize their international activities.
34) discuss tung’s support systems to ensure a successful repatriation program.