Multiple choice

Question 1 

__________ is having a working knowledge of the cultural variables affecting management decisions. 

A. Cultural accommodation 

B. Cultural savvy 

C. Cultural transfer 

D. Cultural sensitivity 

Question 2 

According to research by Black and Mendenhall, up to __________ of expatriate managers leave their assignments early because of poor performance or poor adjustment in the local environment. 

A. 10% 

B. 20% 

C. 30% 

D. 40% 

Question 3 

Cultural variables (values, norms, and beliefs) determine basic attitudes toward: 

A. work and time. 

B. materialism and individualism. 

C. change. 

D. all of the above. 

Question 4 

Convergence occurs when: 

A. management styles evolve into entirely different styles over time. 

B. managers agree to disagree on how to manage. 

C. management styles become more similar to one another. 

D. employees and managers begin to behave alike.