BZ480 Lesson 8 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT

  

Modern leadership theory recognizes that:

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the democratic style of leadership   works well in all situations.

 

the charismatic style of   leadership works well in all situations.

 

no single leadership style works   well in all situations.

 

the democratic, or participative,   leadership style is less likely to have positive results with U.S. employees.

 

Question 2

The __________ model of leadership style has been recommended by American research studies as the one most likely to have positive results with most U.S. employees.

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autocratic

 

self-protective

 

authoritarian

 

participative

 

Question 3

__________ research focused on how some people are motivated by internal aspirations and life goals, whereas others are primarily motivated by the job conditions.

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Abraham Maslow's

 

Henry Mintzberg's

 

Henri Fayol's

 

Frederick Herzberg's

 

Question 4

The critical factors necessary for successful leadership abroad have come to be known as the:

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global mindset.

 

cultural diversity.

 

global logistics.

 

cultural quotient.

 

Question 5

The continued prevalence of authoritative leadership in Russia has resulted in:

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the dissolution of the status quo.

 

flatter organizational structures.

 

increased participation of   employees in the decision-making process.

 

vertically managed hierarchies.

 

Question 6

A study of average work hours in various countries conducted by Steers found that __________ worked longer hours and took fewer vacation days.

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Indonesians

 

Koreans

 

Japanese

 

British

 

Question 7

Which of the following is typical of the Mexican business culture?

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Self-leadership

 

Resistance to change

 

Bottom-up decision making

 

Flat organizational structure

 

Question 8

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?

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Workers in Russia are less likely   to use their own judgment in making decisions.

 

Workers in Russia prefer   self-managed work teams.

 

The Russian culture is highly   individualistic in nature.

 

The Russian culture is   characterized by a low power distance.

 

Question 9

For most people, the basic meaning of work is tied to:

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subordinateship.

 

self-actualization needs.

 

group membership.

 

economic necessity.

 

Question 10

Which of the following is true with regard to Japanese workers?

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Japanese workers typically feel   strong kinship to their employers.

 

Japanese workers do not consider   friendship to be an integral part of the workplace.

 

Japanese workers are typically   lazy and are not dedicated to group goals.

 

Japanese workers consider work to   be less important in their lives compared to leisure.

 

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical characteristics of a successful leader with a global mindset?

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High flexibility

 

Low cultural quotient

 

Emotional resilience

 

Personal autonomy

 

Question 12

Low power distance implies that:

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people would be more motivated by   teamwork and relations with peers.

 

most people would be more   comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles.

 

people would be more likely to   prefer an autocratic leadership style.

 

most people would be more   comfortable with a clear distinction between managers and subordinates rather   than with a blurring of decision-making responsibility.

 

Question 13

Which of the following is one of the typical roles managers on international assignments must often play to enhance leadership effectiveness?

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Manager of the local firm

 

Cultural representative of the   neighboring country

 

Cultural representative of the   host country

 

Representative of competing firms

 

Question 14

Which of the following is true about highly feminine cultures?

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People are more comfortable with   the traditional division of work and roles.

 

People are motivated by risky   opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

 

The division of work and roles   tend to be looser, motivating people through more flexible roles and work   networks.

 

Opportunities for individual   advancement and autonomy are the driving factors for people in feminine   cultures.

 

Question 15

Rewarding the individual is frowned upon in __________ because it encourages competition rather than the desired group cooperation.

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Japan

 

Taiwan

 

the United States

 

Canada

 

Question 16

Work centrality refers to:

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the division of work roles between   men and women in a given society.

 

the degree of general importance   that working has in the life of an individual at any given point in time.

 

employee attitudes toward leaders.

 

the concentration of work networks   in a given region.

 

Question 17

__________ is/are the most common reasons given by Mexican workers for absenteeism and for failing to return to work.

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Family reasons

 

Personal illness

 

Transportation costs

 

Job dissatisfaction

 

Question 18

Which of the following refers to a cultural variable that shapes the content of a leadership situation?

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Productivity

 

Work norms

 

Level of risk

 

Elasticity of demand

 

Question 19

Which of the following is true about collectivist cultures?

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People are motivated when they   feel that the company is providing them with good working conditions, fringe   benefits, and training.

 

People typically opt for risky   opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.

 

People typically opt for high pay,   personal accomplishment, and job advancement.

 

People place high emphasis on   autonomy, opportunities for personal achievements, and a work–life balance.

 

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical reward categories in the United States?

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Job content

 

Social status

 

Financial

 

Cultural