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Ch 4 & 5 What are the features of countries with a high masculinity index? (Check all that apply.) The school system is geared toward fostering high performance. These countries prefer small-scale enterprises and place great importance on conservation of the environment. Individuals are encouraged to be group decision makers, and achievement is defined in terms of layman contacts and the living environment. The workplace involves high job stress, and many managers think that their employees dislike work and must be kept under some degree of control. Young men expect to have careers, and those who do not often consider themselves failures. Correct Answer  The school system is geared toward fostering high performance.  The workplace involves high job stress, and many managers think that their employees dislike work and must be kept under some degree of control.  Young men expect to have careers, and those who do not often consider themselves failures Match the types of cultures in terms of time orientation (in the left column) with their features (in the right column).  Short-term-oriented cultures- There is personal steadiness and stability, and service to others is an important objective.  Long-term-oriented cultures- Family life is led by shared tasks, and what are good and evil depend on the circumstances. Match the types of cultures based on time orientation (in the left column) with their descriptions (in the right column).  Short-term-oriented cultures- Students attribute success and failure to luck, and traditions are sacrosanct.  Long-term-oriented cultures - Students attribute success to effort and failure to lack of effort, and traditions are adaptable to changed circumstances. The Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) research program hopes to ______. Establish guidelines that let a manager deal with people regardless of their beliefs and attitudes integrate cultures that have low uncertainty avoidance with those that have high masculinity provide a worldwide standard guideline that lets managers focus on local specialization

focus on businesses in ascriptions cultures rather than the ones in achievement cultures Correct Answer provide a worldwide standard guideline that lets managers focus on local specialization True or false: Humane orientation and future orientation are the cultural dimensions identified by the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) research program that have their origins in Dutch researcher Geert Hofstede's dimensions. True False Correct Answer False Which of the following show the significance of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) research program? (Check all that apply.) It rejects the analyses of cultural attributes and variables published by Geert Hofstede and Fons Trompenaars. A collaboration of the work of Hofstede and GLOBE researchers could provide an influential outlook on the major factors characterizing global cultures. It studies the different components of the dynamic relationship between the culture and organizational behavior. The data in each country were collected by foreign investigators who lacked any knowledge and experience in those cultures. The nine constructs of the program were explained, conceptualized, and operationalized by a multicultural team of over 100 researchers. Correct Answer  A collaboration of the work of Hofstede and GLOBE researchers could provide an influential outlook on the major factors characterizing global cultures.  It studies the different components of the dynamic relationship between the culture and organizational behavior.  The nine constructs of the program were explained, conceptualized, and operationalized by a multicultural team of over 100 researchers. Identify the findings of Randall and Coakley's study on the impact of culture on successful partnerships in the former Soviet Union. Please note the following acronyms: CIS - The Commonwealth of Independent States MNCs - Multinational corporations The way the CIS managers conduct business is sharply different from that of their American counterparts. Outside MNC managers typically partnered with CIS enterprises with a view toward making them efficient and profitable.

CIS managers lacked any priorities when they entered into partnerships with outside MNC managers. Outside MNC managers are still emerging from socially focused cultural norms embedded in their history. Correct Answer  The way the CIS managers conduct business is sharply different from that of their American counterparts.  Outside MNC managers typically partnered with CIS enterprises with a view toward making them efficient and profitable. In a cross-cultural study, Luthans and his associates examined whether demographic and situational factors identified in U.S.- based literature had the same antecedent influence on the commitment of Korean employees. What were the results of this study? Multiple select question. The more positive the perceptions of organizational climate, the greater the employee commitment. Commitment reduced as structure became more employee-focused. Organizational commitment was independent of factors such as employees' position in the hierarchy. Commitment declined as organizational size increased. Correct Answer  The more positive the perceptions of organizational climate, the greater the employee commitment.  Commitment declined as organizational size increased. Identify the findings of Randall and Coakley's study on the impact of culture on successful partnerships in the former Soviet Union. Please note the following acronyms: CIS - The Commonwealth of Independent States MNCs - Multinational corporations Multiple select question. The way the CIS managers conduct business is sharply different from that of their American counterparts. Outside MNC managers are still emerging from socially focused cultural norms embedded in their history. Outside MNC managers typically partnered with CIS enterprises with a view toward making them efficient and profitable. CIS managers lacked any priorities when they entered into partnerships with outside MNC managers. Correct Answer  The way the CIS managers conduct business is sharply different from that of their American counterparts.  Outside MNC managers typically partnered with CIS enterprises with a view toward making them efficient and profitable.

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Which of the following are true about Chinese businesspeople during negotiations? They expect some concessions in return if they give some. They show excessive emotion during negotiations. They generally carry out the whole negotiation process through intermediaries. They typically fasten the pace of negotiations to conclude arrangements as quickly as possible. Correct Answer  They expect some concessions in return if they give some.  They generally carry out the whole negotiation process through intermediaries. To successfully do business in India, foreign businesspeople should Blank______. keep in mind that Indians are very tolerant of outsiders and know that many are unfamiliar with local customs and procedures dress like locals as it is necessary to impress Indian businesspeople understand that all Indian values are remarkably similar to those in the West wear a dhoti, a turban, and a long coat like the rajahs, which constitute business formal attire in most parts of India Correct Answer keep in mind that Indians are very tolerant of outsiders and know that many are unfamiliar with local customs and procedures Understanding Indian culture is essential to successfully doing business in India. In this context, which of the following are true statements? Foreign businesspeople are usually expected to dress like locals. It is almost always an acceptable practice to shake hands with male business associates. One need not make an effort to be polite and courteous as it is unnecessary. Banana leaves are often used instead of plates to serve meals during traditional events in southern states Correct Answer

 It is almost always an acceptable practice to shake hands with male business associates.  Banana leaves are often used instead of plates to serve meals during traditional events in southern states What are the typical characteristics of Brazilian businesspeople? They tend to possess a relaxed work ethic. Brazilian businesspeople tend to stand very close to others when having a conversation and touch the person’s back, arm, or elbow as a greeting or sign of respect. They give prime importance to punctuality. They tend to avoid risky endeavors. Correct Answer  They tend to possess a relaxed work ethic.  Brazilian businesspeople tend to stand very close to others when having a conversation and touch the person’s back, arm, or elbow as a greeting or sign of respect. Why do both middle- and lower-level U.S. expatriate managers who work in French subsidiaries often find bureaucratic red tape a source of considerable frustration? Because French people are highly motivated by workplace competition Because French people have more intense work ethic than Americans do Because a majority of French organizations tend to be highly centralized and have rigid structures Because most French organizations are decentralized and have flattened structures Correct Answer Because a majority of French organizations tend to be highly centralized and have rigid structures Understanding Indian culture is essential to successfully doing business in India. In this context, which of the following are true statements? Banana leaves are often used instead of plates to serve meals during traditional events in southern states One need not make an effort to be polite and courteous as it is unnecessary. Foreign businesspeople are usually expected to dress like locals. It is almost always an acceptable practice to shake hands with male business associates. Correct Answer

 Banana leaves are often used instead of plates to serve meals during traditional events in southern states  It is almost always an acceptable practice to shake hands with male business associates.

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