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CH11 - Organizational Relationships
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1German managers are known to be specialists for which a technical background is more typical than a formal education. German foremen, supervisors, and managers typically have professional rather than academic degrees.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Many Japanese organizations practice a seniority-based wage and promotion arrangement where employees are promoted and compensated based on the number of years they have served the organization.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3China's Confucian heritage affects how Chinese will approach their business relationships. All relationships are seen as unequal, and one's ethics are directed toward observing these inequalities.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Compartmentalization is the most prominent structural feature of Mexican culture—that is, that Mexicans have a tendency to isolate and divide many aspects of their lives into discrete, independent units.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Doors are an important cultural symbol to the Germans.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Unlike many U.S. or Japanese corporate conglomerates whose global market success is attributable to diversification, many German firms concentrate on specialization—that is, doing one thing and doing it right.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Generally, Mexican organizations do not emphasize self-determination on the job. Unlike workers in the United States, Mexicans usually are not rewarded for initiative.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Generally, Mexican workers do not wish to call attention to themselves for outperforming a coworker and may be ashamed and embarrassed if recognized above others.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9Relationships between Mexican managers and their subordinates are generally distant.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10As a sign of trust and friendship, Arab men may be seen holding hands. During greetings, men kiss on the cheeks.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11One of the most frustrating aspects for Americans doing business in Mexico is the:
- ASpicy food
- BMexican perception of face
- CMexican perception of time
- DHot weather
12China has now surpassed Germany as the largest exporter of:
- AAutomobiles
- BBeer and ale
- CAgriculture
- DWool
13In many Chinese organizations the idea of open communication between managers and workers is:
- AEncouraged and rewarded
- BReserved for members of the Communist Party
- CDesired but not practiced
- DUnheard of and thought of as odd and peculiar
14Many Japanese corporations encourage women employees to marry male employees because:
- AThe company can then implement their anti-nepotism policies forcing the women to retire
- BThe majority of Japanese businessmen are too highly paid
- CThey can legally pay them less, thereby saving money
- DJapan's constitution requires it
15In Japanese companies, the primary purpose of taiso is to:
- AFoster physical fitness
- BGet employees to engage in coordinated activity
- CPunish less productive workers
- DReward productive workers
16Which of the following managerial traits was endorsed by most Japanese managers?
- AAbility to delegate
- BStates expectations
- CGood speaker
- DMonitors employees
17In comparison with U.S. managers, Japanese managers use influence tactics that are:
- ADirect and concise
- BGuilt oriented
- CSubtle and indirect
- DPunishment oriented
18In Japan, indirect eye contact is a sign of:
- AConflict
- BDisrespect
- CConcentration
- DDeference
19The most prominent feature of German culture that permeates into their organizations is:
- ACompartmentalization
- BP-Time orientation
- CLow power distance
- DCollectivism
20Within organizations, many Chinese workers see the manager as:
- AA sort of father-like figure who makes decisions and expects obedience from the workers
- BA member of the Communist Party
- CAn equal partner in the business
- DDistrustful
21Many German corporations concentrate on:
- ADiversification
- BSpecialization
- CUtilization
- DSimplification
22In comparison with workers in the United States, Mexican workers:
- AGenerally are not rewarded for initiative
- BGenerally are more individualistic
- CAre paid more
- DAre preoccupied with their careers
23Most Mexican businesses have:
- AA decentralized structure incorporating participative management practices
- BA monochronic orientation
- CLow power distance orientation
- DA rigid hierarchy where power is centralized in the person at the top
24Which of the following statements is generally not true of Arab communication?
- AArabs have a tendency to use elaborate and ritualized forms of communication, especially during greetings.
- BArab women's bodies are not to be seen.
- CAs a sign of trust and friendship, Arab men may be seen holding hands.
- DGenerally, Arabs have a greater personal space than most Americans
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