Question 1

List the leadership styles and behaviors found to be culturally contingent according to the GLOBE research program.Briefly describe each leadership style.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Employees in countries that rank low on power distance are more likely to prefer a(n) ________ style.

Accepted Answer

A)   autocratic leadership
B)   participative leadership
C)   self-protective leadership
D)   authoritarian leadershipE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   global logistics
B)   global mindset
C)   cultural diversity
D)   cultural quotientE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The task of ________ is the essence of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining the status quo
B)   helping management reduce costs
C)   helping employees realize their highest potential in the workplace
D)   insulating the organization from changes in the external business environmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 5

Increasingly,global companies are requiring that their managers who will progress to top management positions must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   adopt an ethnocentric approach to management
B)   have overseas assignment experience
C)   adhere to an autocratic style of leadership
D)   refrain from empowering subordinatesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In ________,people are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles.

Accepted Answer

A)   highly masculine cultures
B)   highly feminine cultures
C)   cultures characterized by low power distance
D)   cultures with low uncertainty avoidanceE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   high flexibility
B)   personal autonomy
C)   emotional resilience
D)   low cultural quotientE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   autocratic
B)   authoritarian
C)   self-protective
D)   participativeE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Employees in countries that rank low on power distance are more likely to prefer an autocratic leadership style,and they expect superiors to adhere to that style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly describe Laurent's research pertaining to managerial authority versus participation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

According to the GLOBE Project,being a participative leader is regarded as more important in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Canada
B)   Egypt
C)   Indonesia
D)   MexicoE) B) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 12

In collectivist cultures,employees typically value their autonomy,and are unlikely to be motivated by fringe benefits and training provided by the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Low power distance implies that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   people would be more likely to prefer an autocratic leadership style
B)   most people would be more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles
C)   people would be more motivated by teamwork and relations with peers
D)   most people would be more comfortable with a clear distinction between managers and subordinates rather than with a blurring of decision-making responsibilityE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) C

Question 14

The context of leadership comprises ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   clarity of information available in host area
B)   the technical knowledge of the leader
C)   the business environment
D)   the communication skills of the leaderE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Koreans
B)   Japanese
C)   British
D)   IndonesiansE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is true about highly feminine cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Opportunities for individual advancement and autonomy are the driving factors for people in feminine cultures.
B)   People are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles.
C)   The division of work and roles tend to be looser, motivating people through more flexible roles and work networks.
D)   People are motivated by risky opportunities for variety and fast-track advancement.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

________ refers to the ability to recognize global market opportunities for a company and having a vision of doing business worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cross-cultural awareness
B)   Global business savvy
C)   Global positioning
D)   Technology savvyE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   elasticity of demand
B)   level of risk
C)   productivity
D)   work normsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Japanese workers are likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   emphasize personal goals over group-wide goals
B)   be motivated by materialistic rewards
C)   be insulted by material incentives
D)   emphasize individual achievement over group achievementE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Briefly describe the personal work style of a leader with a global mindset.What comprises a global leader's role?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 11: Motivating and Leading

List the leadership styles and behaviors found to be culturally contingent according to the GLOBE research program.Briefly describe each leadership style.

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Employees in countries that rank low on power distance are more likely to prefer a(n) ________ style.

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

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The task of ________ is the essence of leadership.

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Increasingly,global companies are requiring that their managers who will progress to top management positions must ________.

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In ________,people are more comfortable with the traditional division of work and roles.

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

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

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Employees in countries that rank low on power distance are more likely to prefer an autocratic leadership style,and they expect superiors to adhere to that style.

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Briefly describe Laurent's research pertaining to managerial authority versus participation.

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According to the GLOBE Project,being a participative leader is regarded as more important in ________.

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In collectivist cultures,employees typically value their autonomy,and are unlikely to be motivated by fringe benefits and training provided by the employer.

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Low power distance implies that ________.

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The context of leadership comprises ________.

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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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Which of the following is true about highly feminine cultures?

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________ refers to the ability to recognize global market opportunities for a company and having a vision of doing business worldwide.

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

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Japanese workers are likely to ________.

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Briefly describe the personal work style of a leader with a global mindset.What comprises a global leader's role?

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