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b. providing adequate training
When implementing work teams in Mexico, managers will most likely benefit from ________.Select one:a. encouraging teams to create proceduresb. providing adequate trainingc. discouraging the use of titlesd. establishing an informal atmosphere TERM 2
d. Family problems
DEFINITION 2 Which of the following is the most common reason given for absenteeism among Mexican workers?Select one:a. personal illnessb. transportation issuesc. job dissatisfactiond. family problems TERM 3
c.self-protective
DEFINITION 3 Which of the following is NOT a leadership style that is universally considered an impediment to leadership effectiveness?a. egocentricb. uncooperativec. self- protectived. ruthless TERM 4
b. overseas assignments
DEFINITION 4 Which of the following is considered the most important personal development strategy for effective global leaders? Select one:a. travel experiencesb. overseas assignmentsc. formal training seminarsd. virtual global teams TERM 5
c. resistance to change
DEFINITION 5 Which of the following is a typical value in Mexican business culture?Select one:a. self-leadershipb. bottom-up decision makingc. resistance to changed. initiative
d. authoritarianism
In Michailova's study, Russian employees were more motivated by the ________ of their Russian managers than by attempts of empowerment by Western managers:a. pluralismb. patriarchyc. autonomyd. authoritarianism TERM 7
D. Dutch
DEFINITION 7 Which culture views the terms leader and manager negatively? TERM 8
b. Participative
DEFINITION 8 According to Laurent, managers in Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain believe that employees prefer which style of leadership?a. autocraticb. participativec. charismaticd. autonomous TERM 9
economic membership
DEFINITION 9 For most people, the basic meaning of work refers to ________.Select one:a. networkingb. economic necessityc. self-fulfillmentd. group membership TERM 10
b. Harmony in the workplace is extremely
important
DEFINITION 10 Which of the following is a true, general statement about Mexican culture?a. Business takes priority over family and friends.b. Harmony in the workplace is extremely important.c. Workers expect leaders to share decision making.d. Scheduling and time management are primary concerns.
Japan
What nation ranked highest in work centrality according to the Meaning of Work research study? TERM 17
group wide goals
DEFINITION 17 While American companies tend to stress individual goals, achievement, and rewards, Japanese companies tend to stress ________ TERM 18
b. Israelis derive a higher level of interest &
satisfaction from work than Germans do
DEFINITION 18 Based on the Meaning of Work research study, which of the following is a true statement?a. Japanese value status & prestige almost as much as they value their incomeb. Israelis derive a higher level of interest & satisfaction from work than Germans doc. Arabs do not take work seriously & enjoy frequent social breaks TERM 19
recognition from managers
DEFINITION 19 In Taiwan, the most highly sought reward is ____________. TERM 20
HR procedures
DEFINITION 20 Leaders with global business savvy are LEAST likely to exhibit a strong understanding of ________.Select one:a. HR proceduresb. subsidiary product linesc. a firm's resourcesd. local subsidiary operations
High uncertainty avoidance, low uncertainty
avoidance
________ suggests the need for job security, whereas people with ________ would probably be motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement. TERM 22
participative
DEFINITION 22 According to Laurent, managers in Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain believe that employees prefer which style of leadership? TERM 23
It is unlikely that a common leadership style
will develop in the EU
DEFINITION 23 Which of the following is a true statement regarding a common leadership style in the EU?a. A common leadership style in EU does not exist but is likely to occur because of e-businessb. It is unlikely that a common leadershipstyle will develop in the EUc. EU members agree that a commonleadership style is desirable for competitiond. A common leadership style already exists TERM 24
Work centrality
DEFINITION 24 The degree of general importance that working has in the life of an individual is called ________ TERM 25
Motivtors & maintenance
factors
DEFINITION 25 Which two sets of needs are identified in the Herzberg model?
a. diplomatic
Which of the following terms best describes a team-oriented leader?a. diplomaticb. egocentricc. compassionated. charismatic TERM 32
c. narrow perspective
DEFINITION 32 Which of the following is NOT one of the typical characteristics of a successful leader with a global mindset? a. emotional strengthb. flexibilityc. narrow perspectived. personal autonomy TERM 33
luck
DEFINITION 33 While most Americans believe that hard work leads to success, many Hong Kong Chinese believe that ________ determines the outcome of a situation. TERM 34
global
DEFINITION 34 Effective ________ leadership involves the ability to inspire and influence the thinking, attitudes, and behavior of people anywhere in the world. TERM 35
economic
necessity
DEFINITION 35 For most people, the basic meaning of work refers to ________.
U.S.
In which culture would a merit-based reward system most likely be effective? TERM 37
content &
context
DEFINITION 37 A global leader's role is an interaction of which two sets of variables?a. internal & externalb. content & contextc. personal & professionald. cultural & societal TERM 38
necessary income
DEFINITION 38 According to the Meaning of Work (MOW) research study, what is the most important motivation for working in all countries? TERM 39
d. French leaders like to make decisions
unilaterally
DEFINITION 39 A survey of 200 chief executives in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom concluded that ________.a. German, French, and U.K. leaders have similar attitudes about leadership and decision makingb. UK leaders are highly troubled about their decisionsc. German leaders are more likely than French leaders to consider a position of power as important.d. French leaders like to make decisions unilaterally
