You Work for an International Company That Has Offices Around

question 41

Multiple Choice

You work for an international company that has offices around the world. You have been asked to pull together a global virtual team to handle a specific project. The project is expected to take 3 to 5 years to complete. You are free to include individuals from any of the company's offices, which are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Britain, Australia, and Japan.
-Provided that all of the team members are equally qualified, which of the following teams is likely to be the least challenging to manage?

• A) A team comprised of members drawn equally from all of the company's offices, because culturally diverse teams tend to operate with minimal conflict.
• B) A team comprised primarily of members from the United States, because employees from countries with individualistic values tend to function well in teams.
• C) A team comprised primarily of members from Canada, Britain, and Australia, because employees from these countries usually grow up learning how to function in teams.
• D) A team comprised of members from both Japan and Mexico, because employees from these countries tend to focus on individual accomplishments.
• E) A team comprised primarily of members from either Japan or another Asian-Pacific country, because employees from countries with collectivist values tend to adjust easily to team structures.

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Definitions:

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency, public service, or public property from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Export Promotion

Strategies and policies aimed at encouraging the export of goods and services in order to improve a country’s trade balance and foster economic growth.

Infant Industries

New or emerging sectors or businesses that may not yet be competitive on a global scale and are often protected or supported by government policies until they can compete internationally.

Protected Market

A market shielded from foreign competition by tariffs, quotas, or other trade barriers to protect domestic industries.