Management and Organizations Overview

<p>Being inquisitive about cultural differences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relaxed and less clear-cut social norms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximizing worker efficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leads to discomfort with change and risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assuming cultural values apply to all individuals equally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Valuing group harmony and collective achievements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are not identified with a single national home. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Domination of the local economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buying firms in low-tax countries to avoid domestic taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Culture shock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most communication is conducted through written or spoken words. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development of local customs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unequal benefits derived from globalization between multinationals and local economies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to work effectively across different cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They typically operate with low wages and poor conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intellectual capital = competency + commitment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Directly supervise lower-level employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data analytics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are new or unusual situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent job changes with various employers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informational roles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measure work performance and compare results (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uncertain environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human skill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Programmed decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A core of full-time workers supported by contract and part-time workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An invisible barrier preventing certain groups from advancing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carefully select workers with the right abilities for the job. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supervision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-actualization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flexible roles and responsibilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychological factors play a significant role in productivity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unity of command principle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Purchasing materials or services from global suppliers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A foreign firm pays for the rights to produce and sell products. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear hierarchy and organized structure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A temporary alliance for a specific project. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluating the stability of investment conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strict hierarchy where each level communicates only with their direct superior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved performance due to increased scrutiny. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tends to focus on multiple activities simultaneously. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of how people use space to communicate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A society's acceptance of unequal distributions of power. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong and clear social norms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acceptance of risk and change within society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Norms are relaxed and less clear-cut. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientific management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assuming that cultural values are equally applicable to all individuals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Team management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To describe its reason for existence in society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broad beliefs about what is or is not appropriate behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct activities toward key performance areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal strengths and weaknesses along with external opportunities and threats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Product differentiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Businesses operating internationally in multiple countries, often called multinational enterprises (MNEs) or multinational corporations (MNCs).

Companies that operate worldwide but aren't tied to one specific country.

Large multinational corporations in industrialized nations benefit more from globalization than smaller local companies.

The positive or negative effects a foreign business can have on a country it operates in.

A way for domestic multinationals to reduce taxes by purchasing firms in lower-tax countries.

Illegal actions taken by people to gain personal benefits in business.

Employing children for work that is usually done by adults.

Businesses with poor working conditions, very low wages, and long hours.

Shared beliefs, values, and behaviors within a group of people.

The ability to understand and adapt effectively to people from different cultures.

Cultures that do one task at a time, focusing on schedules and punctuality.

Cultures that work on many different things at once, prioritizing relationships and flexibility.

The study of how people use space to communicate.

A culture with strong and clear social norms.

A culture with relaxed and less clear-cut social norms.

The acceptance of unequal power distribution in a society.

The emphasis on individual accomplishments versus group accomplishments.

A classical management approach focusing on improving efficiency through detailed analysis of work processes.

The mistaken assumption that a cultural value applies to everyone in that culture.

Skills needed to succeed in cross-cultural situations

The combined brainpower and shared knowledge of an organization's employees, a strategic asset used to transform human creativity into performance

Personal talents or job-related capabilities.

Effort in applying skills and talents to crucial tasks.

Workers whose creativity and insights are critical assets to an employer.

Interdependence of resource flows, product markets, and business competition worldwide.

Shifting jobs from one country to another due to globalization.

Shifting manufacturing and jobs back to the country of origin from overseas.

Moral guidelines for conduct determining what is right and wrong.

Oversight of management decisions by a company's board of directors.

Composition of a workforce in terms of gender, age, and other factors.

Negative opinions and attitudes towards diverse groups.

Invisible barrier preventing women and minorities from top jobs.

Organization with a core of full-time workers supported by contracted and part-time employees.

Systems that transform environmental inputs into product outputs.

Using resources effectively to meet customer needs & produce quality products.

Quantity and quality of outputs relative to input costs, involving effectiveness and efficiency.

A concise statement that describes an organization's reason for existing in society.

Individuals and groups who are directly affected by an organization's actions and achievements. This includes customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, and government agencies.

Fundamental beliefs that guide an organization's behavior and decision-making. They define what is considered right and wrong.

The predominant value system shared by all members of an organization. It reflects the company's atmosphere, norms, and work practices.

A strategic planning tool that analyzes an organization's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats.

The degree to which a society feels comfortable with ambiguity and risk.

The degree to which a society values assertiveness and achievement versus nurturing and relationships.

Analyzing and optimizing the movements in a task to eliminate unnecessary actions and improve efficiency.

Planning and anticipating the future needs and actions of the organization.

Mobilizing and coordinating the resources needed to achieve the organization's goals.

Leading, selecting, and directing employees effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Integrating various activities and ensuring communication and problem-solving throughout the organization.

Monitoring and evaluating performance to ensure plans are implemented and corrective actions are taken.

A clear and uninterrupted line of communication from the top to the bottom of the organization.

An employee receives orders from only one supervisor.

All activities with the same objective should be under the authority of one person.

A form of organization characterized by rationality, efficiency, and formal rules and procedures.

The tendency of individuals to modify their behavior when they know they are being observed.

Assumption that employees are lazy, dislike work, and need to be closely supervised and controlled.

Assumption that employees are motivated, creative, and seek responsibility.

Purchasing materials, components, or services from suppliers in multiple countries.