Question 1

When a company provides an expatriate with information on how to survive the difficulties of adjusting to a new culture,the company is providing training in ________.

Accepted Answer

Cultural adaptation training is designed to help individuals adjust to and thrive in a new cultural environment, which is exactly what the question describes.

Question 2

Discuss steps management can take to better ensure ethical behavior across the countries in their multinational organizations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Evelyn has worked for the Boston branch of Clarity Systems for the past ten years.She is being transferred to head the Madrid office of her company.Since the transfer was a hurried one,there was no time to train Evelyn in the specifics of doing business in the Spanish culture.As soon as she arrived in Madrid,Evelyn had to conduct negotiations for the renewal of several supplier contracts.One of the suppliers gave her an expensive watch,saying that it was a custom of the country to give business associates gifts.Evelyn is unsure whether she should accept the gift as it seems like a bribe.Which one of the following ethical guidelines will help Evelyn determine whether or not to accept the gift?

Accepted Answer

Evelyn should examine the context of the gift-giving to determine if it aligns with ethical practices, considering the local customs and the intent behind the gift, to decide if it's appropriate or resembles a bribe.

Question 4

Which of the following would not typically be included in training designed to prepare expatriates for their international assignments?

Accepted Answer

Performance appraisals of employees in their current jobs are typically not included in training for expatriates preparing for international assignments. The focus of such training is usually on understanding the new culture, adapting to it, learning logistical details related to the move, and applying skills to the new job, rather than on evaluating current job performance.

Question 5

Transnational organizations have the least international involvement of all types of organizations involved in the international arena.

Accepted Answer

Transnational organizations are highly involved in the international arena, operating in multiple countries with a significant level of coordination between their global operations, which is more than what is typically seen in multinational or international organizations.

Question 6

The most commonly cited transnational organization is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

When a company provides an expatriate with basic information about life in a foreign country,such as personal safety,who to call in an emergency,and how to write a check,the company is providing training in ________.

Accepted Answer

This type of training is focused on practical, day-to-day aspects of living in a new country, which falls under logistical information rather than cultural or repatriation aspects.

Question 8

The ________ organization transcends any single home country,with ownership,control,and management being from many different countries.

Accepted Answer

The term "transnational" best describes an organization that transcends any single home country, with ownership, control, and management spread across multiple countries. This term emphasizes the operation across national boundaries in a way that goes beyond merely having facilities or offices in different countries, incorporating a more integrated and globally oriented approach to business operations.

Question 9

How can companies and management work to better prepare expatriates for their assignments?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

During ________ training,the expatriates learn about the specific organizational roles that they are required to perform in the foreign country.

Accepted Answer

Application training focuses on teaching expatriates about their specific job roles and responsibilities in the foreign country.

Quiz 5: Managing in the Global Arena