MBA 704 Exam 1 Chapter 2 UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what is meant by globalization? - CORRECT ANSWER - there is a trend toward similar
clothes, entertainment, and material possessions, and even general recognition that English is the
language of business. cultures around the world impact the organizational behavior of managers
and employees. Cultural differences affected the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of
managers toward planning, profit and other related business concerns
what are the reasons for the complexity of cross-cultural management - CORRECT
ANSWER - people are influence by multiple cultures
even though people are from the same country, they still hav different beliefs, values, and
behaviors
counterparts from other cultures are becoming savvy in how to deal with foreigners and may not
be typical of their own culture
because of the complexity of culture, simplistic categorizations may initially be helpful, but turn
to be poor predictors of behavior
what is the global mindset? - CORRECT ANSWER - a set of individual attributes that
enable an individual to influence individuals, groups, and organizations from diverse social,
cultural, institutional systems. those with a global mindset are able to view and evaluate a
cultural event or interaction through a broad array of potential categories and quickly recognize
nuances that differentiate cultural groups
how have companies changed their outlook on diversity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
diversity is now looked at as a reality to build on to make a stronger, more competitive
enterprise. diversity must be recognized and nurtured as the organization's greatest asset, and the
ability to attract and work with diverse talent must be seen as a critical competitive advantage
, society for human resource management has identified the following items for effective diversity
management - CORRECT ANSWER - creating a work environment or culture that allows
everyone to contribute all that they can to the organization
leveraging differences and similarities in the workforce for the strategic advantage of the
organization
enhancing the ability of people from different backgrounds to work effectively together
what factors are increasing diversity in today's organizations - CORRECT ANSWER -
changing workforce demographics
legislation and lawsuits
rapidly growing increase in international business
competitive pressures
the recognition and desire for diverse viewpoints
name 5 things in the civil rights act of 1964 - CORRECT ANSWER - age discrimination
act of 78
pregnancy discrimination act of 78
Americans with disabilities act of 90
civil rights act of 91
family and medical leave act of 93
what is another driving force behind diversity? - CORRECT ANSWER - the realization
that diversity can help them meet the competitive pressures they currently face. firms that try to
aggressively hire women and minorities are going to end up with a more talented and capable
workforce.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what is meant by globalization? - CORRECT ANSWER - there is a trend toward similar
clothes, entertainment, and material possessions, and even general recognition that English is the
language of business. cultures around the world impact the organizational behavior of managers
and employees. Cultural differences affected the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of
managers toward planning, profit and other related business concerns
what are the reasons for the complexity of cross-cultural management - CORRECT
ANSWER - people are influence by multiple cultures
even though people are from the same country, they still hav different beliefs, values, and
behaviors
counterparts from other cultures are becoming savvy in how to deal with foreigners and may not
be typical of their own culture
because of the complexity of culture, simplistic categorizations may initially be helpful, but turn
to be poor predictors of behavior
what is the global mindset? - CORRECT ANSWER - a set of individual attributes that
enable an individual to influence individuals, groups, and organizations from diverse social,
cultural, institutional systems. those with a global mindset are able to view and evaluate a
cultural event or interaction through a broad array of potential categories and quickly recognize
nuances that differentiate cultural groups
how have companies changed their outlook on diversity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
diversity is now looked at as a reality to build on to make a stronger, more competitive
enterprise. diversity must be recognized and nurtured as the organization's greatest asset, and the
ability to attract and work with diverse talent must be seen as a critical competitive advantage
, society for human resource management has identified the following items for effective diversity
management - CORRECT ANSWER - creating a work environment or culture that allows
everyone to contribute all that they can to the organization
leveraging differences and similarities in the workforce for the strategic advantage of the
organization
enhancing the ability of people from different backgrounds to work effectively together
what factors are increasing diversity in today's organizations - CORRECT ANSWER -
changing workforce demographics
legislation and lawsuits
rapidly growing increase in international business
competitive pressures
the recognition and desire for diverse viewpoints
name 5 things in the civil rights act of 1964 - CORRECT ANSWER - age discrimination
act of 78
pregnancy discrimination act of 78
Americans with disabilities act of 90
civil rights act of 91
family and medical leave act of 93
what is another driving force behind diversity? - CORRECT ANSWER - the realization
that diversity can help them meet the competitive pressures they currently face. firms that try to
aggressively hire women and minorities are going to end up with a more talented and capable
workforce.
