IMT Managers Should Know That Employees from Cultures with a High

question 39

Multiple Choice

IMT managers should know that employees from cultures with a high power distance are more likely to:

• A) use their power to obtain undue favors.
• B) encourage consensus-oriented decision making.
• C) avoid people in positions of power.
• D) readily accept the high status of other people in the organization.
• E) give their power to others as a sign of friendship.

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Definitions:

Globalization

The trend to opening up foreign markets to international trade and investment.

Technological Change

The process of innovation or introduction of new technology within a company or society.

Needs Assessment

A systematic process to identify and prioritize gaps between current conditions and desired states or outcomes in an organization.

Trainee Readiness

The level at which a new employee or trainee is prepared and willing to undergo training for their new role or task.