Multiple choice

Question 1  

According to Hefstede, cultures differ in at least five dimensions. Which of the following is NOT one of those dimensions? 

A. Individualism versus collectivism 

B. Power distance 

C. Adaptability 

D. Masculinity 

Question 2  

Virtually every executive-level position in Japanese-owned businesses in the U.S. is occupied by a(n): 

A. third country national. 

B. American manager. 

C. host country national. 

D. Japanese national. 

Question 3  

Expatriate manager selection should focus on all of the following EXCEPT: 

A. the manager's self-image. 

B. the manager's education level. 

C. the manager's normal way of interacting with others. 

D. the manager's perceptual orientation. 

Question 4  

What is the single most common factor in expatriates' failure? 

A. Spouse's inability to adjust to the overseas assignment 

B. Poor language skills 

C. High local taxes 

D. Political unrest