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Answers to Case Questions
Chapter 3: Managing Diversity in a
Global Environment
Sheryl Sandberg
1. What group of people did Sheryl Sandberg focus on in her book?
Women at work. Sandberg felt her years of hard work climbing the corporate ladder at Google and
2. How did Sheryl Sandberg break through the glass ceiling?
At first Sandberg did not break through the glass ceiling. She actually ran into it the first time she led
3. Which of the global practices is most similar to Sandberg’s desire to promote diversity?
Managing diversity. Business is global. To succeed in the global environment, the company must deal
4. Which of the five dimensions of Hofstede’s Cultural Diversity most apply Sandberg’s ideas?
Although answers can vary, assertiveness versus nurturing appears to be the most important
5. Which dimensions of the GLOBE most apply to Sandberg’s “lean in” theory?
Gender differences and performance orientation are two possible answers. But answers besides
6. How do Sandberg’s views on gender issues highlight the four management functions?
Although answers can vary, Sandberg is a true pioneer and leader in the field of social media. She
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7. Are Sandberg’s gender issues relevant in countries outside of the United States?
As the case shows, the book has already been published in many countries. The title of the book was