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I need answers and explanations. Dave, an American, was assigned…
I need answers and explanations.
Dave, an American, was assigned to manage a software development project that was based in Japan. Much to his surprise, he found that one of the Japanese female developers was quite assertive in meetings and often questioned his decisions. Which of these is a lesson Dave may have learned from these interactions?
There are ranges of individualism and collectivism in any culture.
The United States is moving from an individualistic to a collectivist culture.
Japan is moving from a collectivistic culture to an individualistic culture.
Differences in individualism and collectivism are extreme in diverse groups.
Lara, a Swiss woman, attended an international development conference in Brazil. During one of the breakout sessions, she spoke with Pedro, who commented that she looked tired and hungry. Which conclusion can Lara make about Brazil’s culture based on this interaction?
Because Pedro grew up in a low-context culture, he was insensitive to Lara’s nonverbal cues.
Because Pedro grew up in a high-context culture, he was insensitive to Lara’s nonverbal cues.
Because Pedro grew up in a low-context culture, he was sensitive to Lara’s nonverbal cues.
Because Pedro grew up in a high-context culture, he was sensitive to Lara’s nonverbal cues.
Which of these people is less likely to respond to nonverbal cues?
Noah, from Australia
Miriam, from Colombia
Xiao, from China
Ali, from Saudi Arabia
Regina, an American, was hired to direct a project in China. For the project’s first meeting, how should she arrange the chairs in the meeting room?
Side by side
In small groups
In a circle
In one large group
A publisher is beginning work on developing a new science program. The team members working on the project are located all over the world. The project sponsor plans to hold an audio virtual meeting to kick off the project. In which of these countries are team members most likely to be uncomfortable with an audio virtual meeting?
Canada
Japan
Germany
Switzerland
At the beginning of the season, the freshman members of a college field hockey team show up for practice at 4:00 PM as instructed. The older members of the team consistently show up at 4:15 PM. The coach responds by making a rule that any team member who shows up late for practice will not be allowed to play in that week’s game. The coach’s rule is an attempt to manage which stage of Tuckman’s model?
Forming
Norming
Performing
Storming
Members of a team are interdependent and can make decisions and solve problems without oversight from the team leader or outside parties. Which stage of development has the team reached?
Storming
Norming
Performing
Forming
Sara went on maternity leave at the midpoint of a technology implementation project. Oscar was brought onto the project to ensure that the work continued in Sara’s absence. Which of the following steps can Oscar take to become acquainted with the character of the group?
Dominate the discussion in team meetings
Develop relationships with the other team members
Avoid relationships with the other team members
Research the backgrounds of the other team members
Which of these is likely to occur when a new member joins a group?
The group will repeat the storming and norming phases.
The group will complete the adjourning phase and then reform.
The group will repeat the norming and performing phases.
The group will repeat the forming and storming phases.
In situations in which new members join new existing groups, at which stage of the socialization process does the group formulate expectations for the new members?
Before the first meeting with the new members
After the first meeting with the new members
After the second meeting with the new members
At the first meeting with the new members
After successfully managing a large data migration project, Laura was promoted to director of the company’s project management office. Which of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs did Laura meet through the promotion?
Self-actualization
Belongingness
Safety
Esteem
One of the historical figures whom Maslow studied when he developed his hierarchy of needs was Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president. Jefferson’s knowledge of many subjects, his hard work ethic, and his authorship of the Declaration of Independence were all indicators that he achieved which level on Maslow’s hierarchy?
Safety
Self-actualization
Belongingness
Esteem
At which stage of Schutz’s model do team members have the most positive feelings about the group and its accomplishments?
Execution
Control
Inclusion
Affection
A professional soccer player is criticized by the media for being a ball hog. While the fans cheered every time the player had the ball, sportscasters noted that the player was credited with only one assist during the last season. Which perspective on scoring goals does this player likely have?
Individual goals are as important as team goals.
Individual goals are more important than team goals.
Neither individual goals nor team goals are important.
Team goals are more important than individual goals.
Which of these is the best definition of mutuality of concern?
The degree to which one member is committed to the group
The degree to which the leader is committed to the group
The degree to which all members share commitment to a group
The degree to which some members share commitment to a group
