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GSCM 211 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEWLY MODIFIED
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
(True/False) Americans value speed and therefore need patience with other
cultures that value more time in evaluating options.
-- ANSWER--True
What are the two ends of the scale for Leading?
-- ANSWER--Egalitarian vs Hierarchical
Which of the following is FALSE regarding task-based trust?
-- ANSWER--Work relationships are built slowly over the long term
According to the "International Negotiations" article, which culture generally
has negotiators that often fail to share enough information to identify beneficial
tradeoffs?
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-- ANSWER--Hong Kong
According to Erin Meyer'v video, countries in the UAE build their trust through
what means?
-- ANSWER--Relationships
According to Will Ury, what/who is the secret to peace?
-- ANSWER—Us
Which countries have a hierarchical leadership style?
-- ANSWER--Korea and Japan
According to the article "Cultural Effects on the Global Supply Chain", the
primary goal for most decisions in the United States is:
-- ANSWER--To make money
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What does the term "going to the balcony" metaphorically represent in conflict
resolution?
-- ANSWER--Gaining perspective and maintaining focus
George Mitchel facilitated negotiations between the governments of Northern
Ireland and Britain based on what? (3 answers) -- ANSWERS--
1. A sense of fairness
2. Allowing everyone to be heard
3. Peaceful and democratic methods
According to Ann Murray in the article "Cultural Effects on the Global Supply
Chain", which was NOT one of the benefits of creating multi-cultural teams to
handle business issues?
-- ANSWER--Increased Speed
Which of the following countries approaches scheduling with a flexible time
approach?
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-- ANSWER--India
(True/False) According to the NC State reading, 15 percent of North American
manufacturers and 25 percent of western European manufacturers no longer
manufacture in their home markets?
-- ANSWER--True
(True/False) The article from NC State says that many Americans value their
options and take lots of time to make a decision.
-- ANSWER--False
According to the ongoing project sponsored by Northwestern University, what
advantage do U.S. negotiators typically have over their Japanese counterparts? -
- ANSWER--Direct communication of priorities
What groups were involved in the conflicts in northern Ireland?
GSCM 211 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEWLY MODIFIED
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
(True/False) Americans value speed and therefore need patience with other
cultures that value more time in evaluating options.
-- ANSWER--True
What are the two ends of the scale for Leading?
-- ANSWER--Egalitarian vs Hierarchical
Which of the following is FALSE regarding task-based trust?
-- ANSWER--Work relationships are built slowly over the long term
According to the "International Negotiations" article, which culture generally
has negotiators that often fail to share enough information to identify beneficial
tradeoffs?
, Page 2 of 46
-- ANSWER--Hong Kong
According to Erin Meyer'v video, countries in the UAE build their trust through
what means?
-- ANSWER--Relationships
According to Will Ury, what/who is the secret to peace?
-- ANSWER—Us
Which countries have a hierarchical leadership style?
-- ANSWER--Korea and Japan
According to the article "Cultural Effects on the Global Supply Chain", the
primary goal for most decisions in the United States is:
-- ANSWER--To make money
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What does the term "going to the balcony" metaphorically represent in conflict
resolution?
-- ANSWER--Gaining perspective and maintaining focus
George Mitchel facilitated negotiations between the governments of Northern
Ireland and Britain based on what? (3 answers) -- ANSWERS--
1. A sense of fairness
2. Allowing everyone to be heard
3. Peaceful and democratic methods
According to Ann Murray in the article "Cultural Effects on the Global Supply
Chain", which was NOT one of the benefits of creating multi-cultural teams to
handle business issues?
-- ANSWER--Increased Speed
Which of the following countries approaches scheduling with a flexible time
approach?
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-- ANSWER--India
(True/False) According to the NC State reading, 15 percent of North American
manufacturers and 25 percent of western European manufacturers no longer
manufacture in their home markets?
-- ANSWER--True
(True/False) The article from NC State says that many Americans value their
options and take lots of time to make a decision.
-- ANSWER--False
According to the ongoing project sponsored by Northwestern University, what
advantage do U.S. negotiators typically have over their Japanese counterparts? -
- ANSWER--Direct communication of priorities
What groups were involved in the conflicts in northern Ireland?
