When the Values of a Firm's Top Executives Are Classified

question 64

Multiple Choice

When the values of a firm's top executives are classified as geocentric, it means that there is a .

• A)conscious belief that only host country managers can ever really understand the culture and behavior of the host country market
• B)the foreign subsidiary should be managed by locals
• C)the best managers are multi-lingual
• D)belief that the best manager for a specific position may be anywhere in the world
• E)prevailing attitude that the home country attitudes, management style, knowledge, evaluation criteria, and managers are superior to anything the host country has to offer

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Definitions:

Role Strain

A psychological tension experienced when an individual encounters difficulty in fulfilling multiple requirements of the same role.

Defensive Reactions

Behaviors or responses that individuals exhibit to protect themselves from perceived threats or criticisms.

Anxiety and Defenses

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Limiting Nature

The inherent constraints or restrictions imposed by physical, psychological, or environmental factors that limit options or potential outcomes.