Scenario: Global Trading,Inc. Global Trading,Inc.(GTI)is a Company That Manufactures and Markets in Over

question 115

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Global Trading,Inc.
Global Trading,Inc.(GTI) is a company that manufactures and markets in over 40 countries and has 75 000 employees.GTI is concerned about understanding and managing not only its employees abroad,but also its suppliers and customers.Jamie,a consultant with Diversity Training International,is supervising a cross-cultural project for GTI and proposes using the Hofstede framework for analyzing cultures.Executives with GTI are interested in the framework,but they have many questions.
-Which of the following dimensions would most likely help a manager understand whether the lifestyle in her host country is more oriented toward accumulating wealth or maintaining a balanced life?

• A)Achievement versus nurturing
• B)Uncertainty avoidance
• C)Individualism versus collectivism
• D)Power distance

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Definitions:

Need for Achievement

A psychological trait that refers to an individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering of skills, control, or high standards.

Trait Measures

Tools or methods used to evaluate and quantify characteristics or qualities of individuals, often used in psychology to assess personality.

Workplace Success

The achievement of desired outcomes and objectives in a professional setting, often measured by performance, productivity, and personal fulfillment.

Type A

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, and a sense of urgency, often associated with a higher risk for heart disease.