MGMT 309 Chapter 11 | Questions and Answers

MGMT 309 Chapter 11 | Questions and Answers Which of the following is true with regard to Japanese workers? Japanese workers typically feel strong kinship to their employers ________ suggests being motivated by more risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement. Low uncertainty avoidance Low power distance implies that ________. people would be more motivated by teamwork and relations with peers ________ suggests people would be motivated by opportunities for personal advancement and autonomy. High individualism In ________, people are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles. highly masculine cultures Which of the following is true about collectivist cultures? People are motivated when they feel that the company is providing them with good working conditions, fringe benefits, and training. Which of the following is true about highly feminine cultures? The division of work and roles tend to be looser, motivating people through more flexible roles and work networks. For most people, the basic meaning of work is tied to ________. economic necessity A study of average work hours in various countries conducted by Steers found that ________ worked longer hours and took fewer vacation days. Koreans Blackmoor Industries is an American firm that manufactures automotive parts. The firm has several manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and one in a foreign country. Blackmoor's global managers have recently reported that workers in the foreign facility are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles. Consequently, flexible roles and work networks are unlikely to find favor in this particular facility, unlike in those spread across the U.S. If the above information is true, which of the following can be fittingly inferred? Blackmoor's foreign facility is located in a masculine culture. The degree of general importance that working has in the life of an individual at any given point in time is called ________. work centrality ________ research focused on how some people are motivated by internal aspirations and life goals, whereas others are primarily motivated by the job conditions. Frederick Herzberg's Work centrality refers to ________. the degree of general importance that working has in the life of an individual at any given point in time Which of the following is true, according to the MOW research study on work centrality? The Japanese hold work to be very important in their lives. Which of the following statements is true according to the MOW research study? Israelis derive a higher level of interest and satisfaction from work as compared with the Germans. In the Middle East, ________ plays a major role in all aspects of life, including work. Religion With regard to transitioning economy in Russia, Russian managers primarily emphasize ________. job security Japanese workers are likely to ________. be insulted by material incentives In the context of needs, Eastern cultures tend to focus on ________. the needs of society Which of the following does NOT accurately characterize workers in the Mexican culture? They rank low on uncertainty avoidance. In Mexico, ________ is of central importance. Family ________ is/are the most common reasons given by Mexican workers for absenteeism and for failing to return to work. Family reasons Which of the following is true with regard to Mexican workers? Mexican workers need more reassurance than employees in the U.S. Most managers in Mexico find that the management style that works best there is ________. Authoritative Which of the following is true about the Mexican culture? Harmony in the workplace is extremely important. Which of the following is typical of the Mexican business culture? resistance to change Which of the following helps explain why Maslow's higher-order needs are generally not very high on most Mexican workers' lists of needs? a relatively low standard of living for most workers Mike Norris was assigned as a business manager at an American MNC's Russian subsidiary. In order to motivate his subordinates, Mike delegated limited authority to some of them. However, it did not work out as he expected. Which of the following is most likely the reason behind the plan's failure? Workers in Russia are less likely to use their own judgment in making decisions. The continued prevalence of authoritative leadership in Russia has resulted in ________. vertically managed hierarchies An employee's needs are determined largely by ________. the cultural context of values and attitudes Rewarding the individual is frowned upon in ________ because it encourages competition rather than the desired group cooperation. Japan Which of the following is NOT one of the typical reward categories in the United States? Cultural Which of the following is considered to be an incentive in China and gives workers more power? Training A merit-based reward system would be ineffective in Taiwan because such a system would most likely ________. violate the traditional value system Blackmoor Industries is an American firm that manufactures automotive parts. Blackmoor has two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and one in a foreign country. Blackmoor's global managers have recently reported that they are having difficulty motivating their employees to meet various deadlines and production quotas. Which of the following undermines the argument that Blackmoor's global managers should implement a merit-based reward system to motivate individual employees? Blackmoor's foreign facility is located in Korea, a country characterized by a traditional value system. In which of the following countries is a merit-based reward system most likely be effective? the United States The task of ________ is the essence of leadership. helping employees realize their highest potential in the workplace The critical factors necessary for successful leadership abroad have come to be known as the ________. global mindset Which of the following is NOT one of the typical characteristics of a successful leader with a global mindset? low cultural quotient ________ refers to the ability to recognize global market opportunities for a company and having a vision of doing business worldwide. Global business savvy Anna Preston is a senior manager in a high-technology company in the U.S. She has an in-depth knowledge of her company's resources, and the ability to recognize and exploit market opportunities abroad. Her thorough understanding of how the business and people operate at the local level in international markets makes her an invaluable asset to her company. Anna is ________. global business savvy Which of the following refers to one of the four personal development strategies, outlined by Morrison, Gregersen, and Black, through which companies and managers can meet the requirements of effective global leadership? Training Increasingly, global companies are requiring that their managers who will progress to top management positions must ________. have overseas assignment experience ________ involves the ability to inspire and influence the thinking, attitudes, and behavior of people anywhere in the world. Effective global leadership Which of the following is one of the typical roles managers on international assignments must often play to enhance leadership effectiveness?