International Leadership
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Course Introduction
International Leadership explores the theories, practices, and challenges of leading diverse teams and organizations across national borders. The course examines the influence of cultural, political, and economic contexts on leadership styles and decision-making. Students will analyze case studies of successful global leaders, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas in international settings. Emphasis is placed on adaptive leadership, global strategy, and the cultivation of inclusive environments to address the complexities of operating in a rapidly changing, interconnected world.
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International Management Culture Strategy and Behavior 10th Edition by Fred Luthans
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Chapter 1: Globalization and International Linkages
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Q1) Despite being unable to take full advantage of globalization,there is still hope in the future for Africa because the potential of African countries remains virtually untapped.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Hungary's economy was the only economy in the EU to continue to grow during the global recession of 2008-2009.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The United States,Canada,and Mexico make up the _____,which in essence has removed all barriers to trade among these countries and created a huge North American market.
A) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
B) North American Common Market
C) North American Free Trade Agreement
D) North American Trade Union
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment
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Q1) Which of the following is one of the biggest problems in Russia and in other transition economies?
A) Social democracy
B) Privatization
C) Corruption
D) Nationalization
Answer: C
Q2) Keith,a manager in the country of Bodonia,violates a Bodonian law while traveling abroad.He can still be found guilty in Bodonia.This scenario exemplifies _____.
A) socialist law
B) Islamic law
C) the principle of sovereignty
D) the nationality principle
Answer: D
Q3) Communism is an authoritarian political ideology that considers individual and other societal interests inferior to the needs of the state.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability
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Q1) Which of the following views the individual as part of,rather than separate from,nature?
A) Aristotelian virtue ethics
B) Utilitarianism
C) Kantian philosophical traditions
D) Eastern philosophy
Answer: D
Q2) NGOs that seek to promote ethical and socially responsible business practices are generating substantial changes in all of the following areas except _____.
A) corporate management
B) business development
C) strategy
D) corporate governance
Answer: B
Q3) An aspect that has become a key tenet of Patagonia's strategy is social sustainability with an emphasis on employee welfare.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture
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Q1) A neutral culture is one in which emotions are held in check.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe the differences between an achievement culture and an ascription culture.According to Dutch researcher,Fons Trompenaars,how does an understanding of these differences help an international manager be effective in dealing with clients outside his or her own culture?
Q3) Paternalism,measured by a manager's involvement in both personal and off-the-job problems of subordinates is very important in _____.
A) the United States
B) Australia
C) Japan
D) France
Q4) Countries that have high individualism and relatively low power distance:
A) prefer others to do things for themselves.
B) are upset when others have more power than they do.
C) are not upset when others have more power than they do.
D) are collectivist in their approach.
Q5) Define culture and list its characteristics as agreed by most scholars.
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Chapter 5: Managing Across Cultures
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Q1) The way in which a manager working in the country of Batangonia interacts with a manager working in the country of Octavia is the same way in which he or she behaves when doing business with an executive working in the country of Cordia.This scenario exemplifies _____.
A) simplification
B) parochialism
C) ethnocentrism
D) symbolism
Q2) A company with a geocentric predisposition tries to integrate a global systems approach to decision making.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If businesspeople in ______ commit themselves to a date in the future and fail to show up,they may feel no guilt or concern because they believe they have no control over time in the first place.
A) Great Britain
B) Arab countries
C) France
D) China
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Chapter 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity
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Q1) Which of the following describes the relationships between employees in the family culture?
A) Diffuse relationships to organic whole to which one is bonded
B) Specific role in mechanical system of required interaction
C) Specific tasks in cybernetic system targeted on shared objectives
D) Diffuse, spontaneous relationships growing out of shared creative process
Q2) Which of the following is associated with the dimension of pragmatic conduct?
A) To put the expertise and standards of the employing organization first
B) To put the demands and expectations of the customers first
C) To comply with clear and definite systems
D) To pursue clear aims and objectives
Q3) In the _____ stage of group development,the focus should be on building trust and developing team cohesion.
A) entry
B) work
C) action
D) reflection
Q4) Briefly discuss the guidelines to be followed by managers when setting out to manage a culturally diverse team.
Q5) What is organizational culture,and what are some of its major characteristics?
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Chapter 7: Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation
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Q1) Effective international communications require flexibility and cooperation by just one of the parties involved.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Cultural training conducted on a regional or country-specific basis often results in continuous communication breakdown.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The _____ style of communication is characterized by language that requires the listener to carefully note what is being said and to observe how the sender is presenting the message.
A) instrumental
B) conductive
C) affective
D) facilitating
Q4) What is the difference between downward communication and upward communication? What is the primary purpose of each?
Q5) How does culture impact communication?
Q6) Define negotiation and explain the basic steps in the negotiation process.
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Chapter 8: Strategy Formulation and Implementation
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Q1) When the need for national responsiveness is low and the need for global integration is also low,which of the following strategies would be appropriate?
A) Globalization strategy
B) Transnational strategy
C) International strategy
D) Multi-domestic strategy
Q2) To a growing extent,the customers of multinational corporations have heterogeneous tastes,and this has helped to spread international consumerism.
A)True
B)False
Q3) While selecting a geographic location to operate in,manufacturers often set up operations in urban areas.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify the four basic strategies that multinational corporations use and the situations in which they are used.
Q5) What is the base of the pyramid (BOP),and why is this strategy challenging to implement?
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Chapter 9: Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures
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Q1) Individuals who work for a company,usually via the Internet,and move on to other employment when their assignment is done are known as _____.
A) purchasing agents
B) marketing managers
C) international outsourcers
D) electronic freelancers
Q2) Which of the following provides the most benefits when the need for product specification or differentiation is high?
A) International division
B) Global product division
C) Global area division
D) Global functional division
Q3) Companies that spend a relatively large share of their revenues on research and development (R&D)are likely to be licensees,and those that spend very little on R&D are more likely to be licensors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What are the basic components of the structural framework of a transnational network?
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Chapter 10: Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances
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Q1) _____ risks stem from government policies that limit the transfer of capital,payments,production,people,and technology in or out of a country.
A) Operational
B) Bureaucratic
C) Transfer
D) Expropriation
Q2) According to the 2012 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index,which of the following nations is the least corrupt?
A) India
B) The United States
C) Spain
D) New Zealand
Q3) In their attempts to forestall harm in risky venues,multinational companies must thoroughly evaluate the political environment,install modern security systems,compile a crisis handbook,and _____.
A) go on the offensive
B) appeal to the religious leaders in the country
C) establish an effective bargaining position
D) prepare employees for situations that may arise
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Chapter 11: Management Decision and Control
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Q1) _____ controls involve face-to-face or personal meetings to monitor operations.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) Parallel
D) Circular
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about internal-oriented control process?
A) It has a flexible attitude, willing to compromise and keep the peace.
B) It proves to be uncomfortable when environment seems out of control or changeable.
C) It focuses on others such as customers, partners, and colleagues.
D) It encourages harmony, responsiveness, and sensibility.
Q3) Direct controls use reports and other written forms of communication to control operations.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Amazon not only hosts third-party sellers,but the company also acts as a direct merchant itself.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Motivation Across Cultures
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Q1) What characteristics of high achievers did David McClelland identify?
Q2) The two-factor theory of motivation holds that two sets of factors influence job satisfaction.These are _____.
A) inducement and subsistence
B) advancement and responsibility
C) hygiene factors and motivators
D) recognition and rewards
Q3) Which of the following is a true statement of the to the quality of work life (QWL)in Japan?
A) In Japan, there is strong uncertainty avoidance.
B) The feminity index for Japan is high.
C) Japanese workers are always given a say in what goes on in the organization.
D) The Japanese do not rate money as an important motivator
Q4) Geert Hofstede found that job categories are a more effective way of examining motivation than need-satisfaction profiles.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are the differences between job-context factors and job-content factors?
Q6) What are sociotechnical job designs?
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Chapter 13: Leadership Across Cultures
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Q1) The leadership process used by Japanese managers places a strong emphasis on _____ goals.
A) distinct
B) indeterminate
C) ambiguous
D) specific
Q2) According to the GLOBE study,Humane-Oriented leadership "focuses on ensuring the safety and security of the individual and group through status-enhancement and face-saving."
A)True
B)False
Q3) Leadership can be defined simply as the process of influencing people to direct their efforts toward achievement of some particular goal or goals.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Ouchi's Theory Z combines Japanese and U.S.assumptions and approaches to leadership.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Human Resource Selection and Development
Across Cultures
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Q1) An allowance may cover a variety of expenses,including all of the following except
A) relocation
B) housing
C) education
D) salary
Q2) The four basic philosophical positions that multinationals can assume and influence a company's training program are:
A) polycentric, geocentric, multicentric, and ultracentric positions.
B) ethnocentric, globalcentric, regiocentric, and unicentric positions.
C) multicentric, globalcentric, geocentric, and unicentric positions.
D) ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, and geocentric positions.
Q3) Base salary is the amount of money that an expatriate normally receives in the home country plus a cost-of-living adjustment.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss the various approaches that can be used to formulate a compensation package.
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Q5) What is a cultural assimilator? What do cultural assimilators try to accomplish?