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 the received symbols into the interpreted
message.
a) decoding
b) transmitting
c) encoding
d) fragmenting
3) futura-core technologies, an electronics manufacturing firm, has advantages in
financial capability and sustainability, but a disadvantage in speed of innovation. it is
also at a disadvantage relative to core-dynamix technologies, another electronics
manufacturing firm, in important factors such as manufacturing capability and
adaptability to market conditions. which of the following terms best describes
futura-core’s abilities in comparison to core-dynamix?
a) comparative advantage
b) collective bargaining
c) competitive advantage
d) absolute advantage
4) which of the following does not represent a typical way in which firms organize their
international activities?
a) domestic structure plus export department
b) matrix structure
c) domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary
d) regional structure
5) for companies to maximize the long-term use of their global cadre, they need to
make sure that ________.
a) cross-cultural entry and training are given far more importance than managing the
reentry phase of the career cycle
b) the foreign assignment and the reintegration process are positive experiences
c) the potential effects of reverse culture shock are maximized
d) communication with the home office are minimized
6) which of the following is a primary focus of the research that is carried out by
transparency international?
a) relative prevalence of bribery in various spheres of people’s lives
b) existence of child labor in various developing countries
c) relative prevalence of dictatorship in various countries
d) existence of bonded labor in various countries
7) if you assume that every member of a society or subculture has the same
characteristics or traits, you are guilty of ________.
a) discrimination
b) stereotyping
c) persecution
d) kinesic behavior
8) which of the following statements is true regarding a negotiation process?
a) the negotiation process consists of six different stages
b) the stages of the negotiation process are distinctly separate
c) the concession and agreement stage typically occurs before the preparation stage
d) the cultural norms of the place determine the order of the negotiation process stages
9) john, an american national, works as a manager at his firm’s subsidiary in indonesia.
a local government official tells john that materials could be delivered to the firm’s
facility more quickly if john pays an extra fee to the port supervisor. what should be
john’s first action?
a) consult his supervisor in the u.s.
b) discuss the issue with his local agent
c) refer to the company’s code of ethics
d) consult both american and indonesian laws
10) according to hofstede, tight social frameworks, emotional dependence on belonging
to the organization, and a strong belief in group decisions are characteristics of
________.
a) individualism
b) collectivism
c) masculinity
d) high power distance
11) which of the following statements is true according to the mow research study?
a) the japanese hold work to be of minimal significance in their lives
b) arabs do not take work seriously
c) israelis derive a higher level of interest and satisfaction from work as compared with
the germans
d) the british regard work to be the most important aspect in their lives
12) according to the globe project, workers from countries that ranked low on
performance orientation, e.g., russia or greece, ________.
a) do not take hard facts and figures seriously
b) prefer direct and explicit communication
c) make avoiding conflict a priority
d) do not encourage friendly relationships
13) a ________ is a new independent entity that is collectively created and owned by
two or more parent companies.
a) subsidiary
b) joint venture
c) greenfield investment
d) turnkey operation
14) which of the following is true about high-context cultures?
a) one has to read between the lines and interpret meaning from one’s general
understanding
b) communication media is entirely explicit and information is readily available
c) people convey their thoughts and plans in a direct, straightforward communication
style
d) people are talkative, obvious, and redundant