Chapter 2 ORGB Challenges for
Managers
transnational organization - correct answer ✔organization where the global
viewpoint supersedes national issues
-3M, Coca-cola, Dow Chemical,
Guanxi - correct answer ✔the Chinese practice of building networks for
social exchange
-use of personal connections to conduct business or obtain jobs
expatriate managers - correct answer ✔a manager who works in a country
other than her or his home country
International Executive - correct answer ✔an executive whose job has an
international scope
-either expatriate assignments or dealing with international issues
Hofstede's Dimensions of Cultural DIfferences - correct answer
✔1)Individualism Vs. Collectivism
2)High Power DistanceVS. Low Power Distance
3)High Uncertainty Avoidance vs. Low uncertainty Avoidance
4)Masculinity vs Femininity
5)Long Term orientation Vs Short term orientation
6)Indulgence vs. Restraint
individualism - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which people belong
to a loose social framework; primary concern is for self and family.
, -individual accomplishes are pointed out and rewarded for
collectivism - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which individuals
belong to a tightly knit social framework; depending largely on extended family
or clans
-Example: Japan or israeli Kibbutzim
Power distance - correct answer ✔the degree to which culture accepts
unequal distribution of power
-US & Australia has a low power distance
-Mexico has high power distance
Uncertainty Avoidance - correct answer ✔Degree to which a culture accepts
ambiguity and uncertainty
-High uncertainty avoidance cultures are like Japan and Italy
-Low uncertainty avoidance=tolerate ambiguity better, more risk takers, more
comfortable with individual differences
countries like US, Norwegians and Australians
Masculinity - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which assertiveness
and materialism are valued
-dominance
-money and possessions are very important
Feminism - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which relationships and
concern for others are valued
-nurturing
-quality of life is very important and people and the environment are
emphasized
Managers
transnational organization - correct answer ✔organization where the global
viewpoint supersedes national issues
-3M, Coca-cola, Dow Chemical,
Guanxi - correct answer ✔the Chinese practice of building networks for
social exchange
-use of personal connections to conduct business or obtain jobs
expatriate managers - correct answer ✔a manager who works in a country
other than her or his home country
International Executive - correct answer ✔an executive whose job has an
international scope
-either expatriate assignments or dealing with international issues
Hofstede's Dimensions of Cultural DIfferences - correct answer
✔1)Individualism Vs. Collectivism
2)High Power DistanceVS. Low Power Distance
3)High Uncertainty Avoidance vs. Low uncertainty Avoidance
4)Masculinity vs Femininity
5)Long Term orientation Vs Short term orientation
6)Indulgence vs. Restraint
individualism - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which people belong
to a loose social framework; primary concern is for self and family.
, -individual accomplishes are pointed out and rewarded for
collectivism - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which individuals
belong to a tightly knit social framework; depending largely on extended family
or clans
-Example: Japan or israeli Kibbutzim
Power distance - correct answer ✔the degree to which culture accepts
unequal distribution of power
-US & Australia has a low power distance
-Mexico has high power distance
Uncertainty Avoidance - correct answer ✔Degree to which a culture accepts
ambiguity and uncertainty
-High uncertainty avoidance cultures are like Japan and Italy
-Low uncertainty avoidance=tolerate ambiguity better, more risk takers, more
comfortable with individual differences
countries like US, Norwegians and Australians
Masculinity - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which assertiveness
and materialism are valued
-dominance
-money and possessions are very important
Feminism - correct answer ✔a cultural orientation in which relationships and
concern for others are valued
-nurturing
-quality of life is very important and people and the environment are
emphasized
