All of the Following Are Arguments for Permitting Foreign Control

question 34

Multiple Choice

All of the following are arguments for permitting foreign control of key industries EXCEPT which one?

• A) Managers, whether in a foreign or local company, make decisions based on what they think is best for the company rather than based on some local socio-economic agenda.
• B) MNEs staff their organizations abroad mainly with local nationals and depend in part on their input for making decisions.
• C) Foreign governments can no longer use their home-based companies to influence policies abroad.
• D) The security arguments for restrictions on foreign ownership are really just a sham to protect politically powerful industries and employment.

Comprehend the challenges and considerations of leading global virtual teams, including cultural, emotional, and language differences.

Recognize the role of technology, including internet/intranet systems, in the operation of virtual teams.

Appreciate the impact of time, distance, culture, and native language on the functionality of global teams.

Understand the concept of team effectiveness and the influence of contextual factors such as technology, management practices, and organizational rewards.

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Definitions:

Internal Attributions

The inference that a person's behavior is caused by their personality, disposition, or character rather than external factors.

Consistency

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time.

Distinctiveness

refers to the feature or quality that makes a person or thing unique or different from others.

Consensus

a general agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of whom exercises some degree of influence.