MIB Master of International Business: Cross Culture Management 2

Question 1

A US manager notices that her Japanese counterpart never directly says 'no' during negotiations. Which cultural concept best explains this behavior?

Accepted Answer

High-context communication

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Uncertainty avoidance

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Individualism

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Monochronic time orientation

Question 2

According to Trompenaars' model, a culture that applies rules universally regardless of relationships is classified as:

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Universalist

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Particularist

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Collectivist

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Diffuse

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) in the context of international business?

Accepted Answer

The ability to function effectively across different cultural contexts

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Knowledge of foreign languages

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Awareness of one's own cultural biases

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Proficiency in international law

Question 4

In Hofstede's framework, a country scoring high on 'long-term orientation' would most likely emphasize:

Accepted Answer

Thrift, perseverance, and future rewards

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Immediate gratification and quick results

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Respect for tradition and fulfilling social obligations

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Strong uncertainty avoidance and formal rules

Question 5

A multinational team struggles because members from some countries speak openly while others wait to be called upon. This conflict stems primarily from differences in:

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Power distance

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Masculinity vs. femininity

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Individualism vs. collectivism

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Indulgence vs. restraint

Question 6

The concept of 'face' (mianzi) is particularly important in cross-cultural business interactions with which region?

Accepted Answer

East Asia

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Northern Europe

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Latin America

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Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 7

When a company transfers an employee abroad without adequate cross-cultural training, the most common result is:

Accepted Answer

Culture shock and reduced performance

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Accelerated career advancement

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Faster cultural assimilation

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Stronger negotiation outcomes