REVISION

FINAL EXAM
Chapter 08
1. What are the major variables that should be taken into account when
designing a firm's organizational structure?
a. List FIVE (5)the typical ways in which firms organize their international
activities.
b. Briefly describe the characteristics of the global geographic structure.
c. Why are global companies increasingly abandoning rigid structures? How
are they adapting to the changing global environment?
2. Describe the organizational structure and characteristics of transnational
corporations.
a. What are the FIVE (5) changes necessitating new structural designs for
organizations?
b. What are direct and indirect coordinating mechanisms?
c. What are the THREE (3) major challenges presented by information
systems in less-developed countries?
3. Why is it difficult for managers to evaluate and compare performance across
subsidiaries? How can managers overcome these difficulties?
Chapter 9
1. Briefly discuss the interdependence of strategy, structure, and staffing.
a. Briefly define the ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, and global
staffing approaches.
b. What are the THREE (3) advantages of the global staffing approach?
c. What are the FIVE(5) major causes of expatriate failure?
2. What is the difference between culture shock and subculture shock?
a. What are the FOUR(4) different stages of culture shock as described by
Oberg?
b. What are the FIVE (5) factors that facilitate and hinder the integration of
expatriate staff with local staff?
3. Describe and list Tung's five training techniques for assisting expatriates in the
adjustment process. How can training be integrated with global orientation?

REVISION
FINAL EXAM

Chapter 11
1. What is the difference between masculine and feminine cultures? What does
recent research reveal about masculine and feminine cultures?
a. DefineFIVE(5) work centrality. Highlight the most valuable insights
provided by the Meaning of Work (MOW) research team about the value of
work.
b. Briefly describe the personal work style of a leader with a global mindset.
What comprises a global leader's role?
c. What does effective global leadership entail? What are the FIVE (5)
different roles that managers on international assignments often assume
to enhance leadership effectiveness?
2. Briefly describe the impact of e-business on leadership.
a. List FIVE(5) leadership styles and behaviors found to be culturally
contingent according to the GLOBE research program. Briefly describe
each leadership style.
b. What is subordinateship? According to Hofstede, what is the relationship
between leadership and subordinateship?
3. Briefly describe Laurent's research pertaining to managerial authority versus
participation.