Question 1

Bridging involves seeing the other person's point of view.

Accepted Answer

Bridging is figuring out how team members will work with one another.

Question 2

The influence of organizational culture on change efforts is stronger than the influence of national culture.

Accepted Answer

The influence of national culture seems to be stronger than the influence of organizational culture, according to recent research.

Question 3

According to Warren Bennis

Accepted Answer

"The leader originates; the manager imitates" captures one of the essential differences between leaders and managers.

Question 4

The foundation of a global mind-set is

Accepted Answer

These two components are the foundation for a person's global mind-set.

Question 5

When they examined the work characteristics of more than 12,000 global leaders,researchers from the Corporate Executive Board found that,in comparison to their peers who operated in single markets,global leaders

Accepted Answer

When they examined the work characteristics of more than 12,000 global leaders, researchers from the Corporate Executive Board found that, in comparison to their peers who operated in single markets, global leaders worked with 17 percent more people that they did not manage directly; were 32 percent less likely to possess market information that was accurate; had a span of responsibilities that was 74 percent broader; and worked with 160 percent more stakeholders.

Question 6

Which of the following is not part of the Leaders' Quest active hope approach,which involves a new way of seeing?

Accepted Answer

The Leaders' Quest approach involves a new way of seeing called active hope, based on three skills: asking questions by letting go of judgment and embracing uncertainty; listening; and building the courage to act.

Question 7

According to Warren Bennis

Accepted Answer

"The leader inspires, while the manager controls" captures one of the essential differences between leaders and managers.

Question 8

The geometric growth in the volume and nature of issues global leaders deal with is known as

Accepted Answer

Scholars have identified four overlapping dimensions of complexity that are relevant to globalization and the challenge confronting global leaders. One of these, multiplicity, refers to the geometric growth in the volume and nature of issues global leaders deal with.

Question 9

The four overlapping dimensions of complexity that are relevant to globalization and the challenge confronting global leaders include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Scholars have identified four overlapping dimensions of complexity that are relevant to globalization and the challenge confronting global leaders: (1) multiplicity, which refers to the geometric growth in the volume and nature of issues global leaders deal with, (2) interdependence, which recognizes that although dispersed geographically, the different units of the company are systematically linked to each other and increasingly dependent on external organizations, (3) ambiguity, which refers to the challenge of dealing with information that lacks clarity and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative dimensions, hindering the understanding of cause-and-effect relationships and the effectiveness of subsequent problem-solving efforts, and (4) dynamism, which recognizes that the international system itself is constantly changing.

Question 10

Kotter's model for change is an eight-step process that includes ways to make the change stick through leadership and succession.

Accepted Answer

Another way to understand this final step in Kotter's model is that change is institutionalized.

Question 11

According to the text,research indicates that many CEOs feel that a prerequisite for global industry dominance is

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that many CEOs feel developing a company global mind-set is a "prerequisite for global industry dominance."

Question 12

Kurt Lewin's model of change involves understanding the need for change,changing,and evaluating the change.

Accepted Answer

Lewin's model involves unfreezing, moving, and refreezing.

Question 13

Seeing what needs to be done is a management,rather than a leadership,element.

Accepted Answer

Seeing what needs to be done is an element of leadership, according to Jim Clawson.

Question 14

Cultures that tolerate high levels of ambiguity,such as Japan and Germany,are likely to be more friendly to change.

Accepted Answer

Japan and Germany have low tolerance of ambiguity and tend to prefer change to be well outlined and communicated with frequency.

Question 15

Research on global change has led to well-developed theories of the process of global change.

Accepted Answer

Research on global change is in its early stages.

Question 16

The successful domestic leader

Accepted Answer

The skills required of a global leader are quite different from those of a domestic leader and involve working with cultural differences and participating in a fast-moving environment.

Question 17

Virtual communication is more effective than face-to-face communication.

Accepted Answer

Virtual communication lacks the richness of face-to-face communication, even with a video component.

Question 18

A global mind-set involves

Accepted Answer

Openness to diversity and an ability to synthesize across its borders are often cited as the essence of a global mind-set.

Question 19

Social loafing is not an issue on virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing can be a serious issue on virtual teams.

Question 20

Most virtual teams meet at their launch and during crisis.

Accepted Answer

Most teams meet at their launch and then during crisis points.

Quiz 11: Global Leadership Issues and Practices

Bridging involves seeing the other person's point of view.

The influence of organizational culture on change efforts is stronger than the influence of national culture.

According to Warren Bennis

The foundation of a global mind-set is

When they examined the work characteristics of more than 12,000 global leaders,researchers from the Corporate Executive Board found that,in comparison to their peers who operated in single markets,global leaders

Which of the following is not part of the Leaders' Quest active hope approach,which involves a new way of seeing?

According to Warren Bennis

The geometric growth in the volume and nature of issues global leaders deal with is known as

The four overlapping dimensions of complexity that are relevant to globalization and the challenge confronting global leaders include all of the following except

Kotter's model for change is an eight-step process that includes ways to make the change stick through leadership and succession.

According to the text,research indicates that many CEOs feel that a prerequisite for global industry dominance is

Kurt Lewin's model of change involves understanding the need for change,changing,and evaluating the change.

Seeing what needs to be done is a management,rather than a leadership,element.

Cultures that tolerate high levels of ambiguity,such as Japan and Germany,are likely to be more friendly to change.

Research on global change has led to well-developed theories of the process of global change.

The successful domestic leader

Virtual communication is more effective than face-to-face communication.

A global mind-set involves

Social loafing is not an issue on virtual teams.

Most virtual teams meet at their launch and during crisis.