Mary, a Canadian Executive, Did Not Know Why She Needed

question 1

Multiple Choice

Mary, a Canadian executive, did not know why she needed to waste her time attending this workshop. She was relocating to India on a long term assignment for the company and was due to leave in six weeks. Instead of allowing her time to work on the financials for the new operation her boss had sent her on a three-day workshop to learn about Indian culture. Even though Mary did not 'get it' her boss was trying to improve her:

• A) Cultural literacy
• B) Cultural legitimacy among Indians
• C) Cultural ethnocentricity
• D) Individualism
• E) Masculinity-femininity dimension

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Definitions:

Conventional People

Individuals who prefer to adhere to established norms, traditions, or ways of thinking, often valuing stability and consistency over innovation or change.

Detail Work

The aspect of a job focusing on meticulous and fine tasks, requiring attention to small elements or aspects of the work to ensure quality and accuracy.

Controlling Function

The management activity that monitors performance, compares it with goals, and takes corrective action as needed.

Supervising

The act of overseeing, directing, and managing the work and performance of others, often in a workplace setting.