MT 140 MT140 EXAM UNIT 10 ANSWERS - KAPLAN
Kaplan MT140 Exam Unit 10 Answers
Question 1
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2 / 2 points
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Which statement is true about people in hierarchical societies?
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They show a relatively greater respect for power and authority.
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They reject the idea that the wealthy and powerful are deserving of more respect.
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They believe that an individual’s social ranking at birth will probably change
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They embrace the “tall poppy” syndrome
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Question 2
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0 / 2 points
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Shared values often exist across cultures; however, these values may vary a great deal in terms of their:
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importance
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improvement
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change
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morals
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Question 3
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2 / 2 points
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Which of the following is true of meetings in more time-oriented cultures?
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Meetings tend to start and finish later than announced.
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Meetings tend to be less structured.
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Meetings tend to have no agenda or an agenda that may not be followed.
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Meetings tend to start and finish on time.
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Question 4
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2 / 2 points
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Concerning communication in national and organizational cultures, which of the following statements is true about individuals who place a high value on maintaining harmonious relationships?
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They think that conflict helps to clear the air.
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They place little to no emphasis on facts and clarity.
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They use shared knowledge and experience.
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They don't consider others' feellings in their speech.
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Question 5
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2 / 2 points
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Mindful international managers need to recognize that behavior and interaction are not only influenced by culture, but also by:
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Financial need
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Society
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Personality
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Environment
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Question 6
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2 / 2 points
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When working across cultures, it is important to understand the values, attitudes, and beliefs that underpin:
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Location
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Religion
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Behavior
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Opinions
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Question 7
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2 / 2 points
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Which of the following statements is true about working in international projects?
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Project members come from the same professional or functional cultures.
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Project members come from the same organizational cultures.
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Project leaders are usually from the same countries as their team members.
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Project members may work in different national or ethnic environments.
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Question 8
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2 / 2 points
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In an international work context, why is transparency – for example the clear definition of tasks – important?
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Because in the international work context, there is no room for ambiguity.
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Because there is a chance of misunderstanding due to language and distance.
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Because in the international work context, there is no room for complexity.
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Because the international manager must resolve every issue immediately.
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Question 9
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2 / 2 points
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When you work internationally, you have to deal with the potential barriers of:
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Language and cultures
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Morals and culture
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Internal and external
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Personality and environment
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Question 10
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2 / 2 points
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Fixed, general images that a lot of people believe represent a particular group of people are known as:
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Assumptions
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Realities
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Stereotypes
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Influences
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Question 11
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2 / 2 points
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Regarding attitudes towards change according to Schwartz’ framework for openness to change self-direction is a driver of change that:
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Seeks fun and pleasure, wants to enjoy life.
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Does lots of different things, seeks new activities, and likes surprises.
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Likes to be independent and self-reliant, likes freedom to decide.
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Is indifferent about personal creativity and imagination.
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Question 12
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2 / 2 points
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Concerning managing a group in an international context, which of the following is the most influential factor in shaping culture in an organization?
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The behavior of the team members
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The behavior of the society
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The behavior of the government leaders
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The behavior of the organization’s leader
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Question 13
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2 / 2 points
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Effective international managers follow the “four P’s” to make sure their teams are well-organized. Making sure that the team understands the reason for doing something is a part of the performance of which of the four P’s?
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Preparation
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Purpose
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Process
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People
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Question 14
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2 / 2 points
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Concerning managing a group in an international context, what type of analysis can be used to better understand the existing success factors for your team and decide on your leadership style?
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Brainstorm analysis
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SWOT analysis
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Sherman analysis
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Kotter analysis
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Question 15
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2 / 2 points
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The model that shows us that there can be a gap between what we show and know about ourselves and what our colleagues see and know about us is referred to as:
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The Johari Curve
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The Johari Box
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The Johari Window
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The Johari Concept
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Question 16
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2 / 2 points
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Which of the following cultural orientations is characterized by mutually supportive networks both at work and outside of work?
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Individual-oriented
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Other-oriented
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Group-oriented
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Company-oriented
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Question 17
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2 / 2 points
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In international projects, the effective team leader needs to think about how team members are going to be supported during what phase(s) of the project?
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At the beginning of the project
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During the middle of the project
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At the end of the project
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Throughout the life of the project
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Question 18
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2 / 2 points
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A possible blocker of change, characterized by doing what is told, following the rules, and behaving properly, shows
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Conformity
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Indifference
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Security
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Tradition
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Question 19
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2 / 2 points
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What is one result of working in international projects, and also virtually?
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Your project leader is often not present.
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You always have your project leader on location.
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You have to take the lead position of the project yourself.
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You do not have any support from the leader.
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Question 20
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0 / 2 points
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Concerning communication in national and organizational cultures, which of the following statements is true about individuals who place a high value on speaking directly?
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They pay a great deal of attention to the body language of others.
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They place little to no emphasis on facts and clarity.
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They think that conflict helps to clear the air.
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They worry about whether they offend others with their speech.
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