20) NO MB-307(IB2) 1410 Odd Semester Examination, 2017-18 MBA (SEMESTER-III) CROSS CULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Time: 03:00 Hours Max Marks : 70 Note : Attempt all questions. 1 Answer any four (@) Define cross-cultural management. (©) Discuss clearly any five benefits of diversity in the work place, (©) Define Organizational Culture. (4) Explain the role of culture in the Global business scenario, (€) Design a communication strategy for an Indian MNC. Write a short note on the following Answer any four (4x3.5=14) (a) Discuss the sources of performance Appraisal inputs. (b) Discuss the techniques to measure on going improvements in corporate culture (c) Explain the skills needed for cross culture decision making (d) Explain the concept of culture for a business context. (@) Describe the different dimensions of culture of a winning business team? Answer any two (a) Distinguish between High context and Low context cultures highlighting the implication of the concept in Cross cultural Management. (b) In order to manage multicultural and diverse teams in today's organizations what are the attributes and abilities that a global manager must have? Explain in detail (c) Motivation is influenced by cultural variables which affect the attitude and behaviors of individuals and groups on the job. Discuss with suitable examples. MBA-307(IB2)/320 (1) [PTO]4, Answer any two: (2x7=14) (2) Explain in detail the management implications of Trompenaar’s cultural dimension of specific Vs diffuse. {b) Using Hofstede's dimensions of power distance and uncertainty avoidance, discuss how global managers can gain leadership-subordinate relationship around the globe. (©) Discuss how specific cultural dimensions influence human resource management practices with examples. 5. 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(6) Explain the Trompenaar’s Theory. (©) Describe the nature of International Human Resource Management. (@) What are the culture implications for team ding? (c) What are the factors which influence the managementin USA and Japan? 3. Answerany two: [7*2=14] (a) Identify the cultural factors that exert influence on negotiation process. (b) How are Expatriates trained to be able to work in foreign countries? (©) Explain Globalization in Cross Cultural Context. MB-307(1B2)/280 Q) Answer any two : [7*2=14] (a) Describe the process of Cross Cultural Communication. (b) Develop a framework for culture analysis in a global organization. (c) Explain how companies develop values and behaviors to build high performance teams. ‘Answer any two : [72-14] (a) Explain the role of Motivation in Cross Cultural Business Management. What are the factors that influence motivation? (b) Discuss the International Staffing policy in detail. (©) Enumerate and discuss the methods of Comparative ‘Management. cn a MB-307(IB2)/280 @)MBA 307 (1B2) 199 Roll No. : A, (sEM-1) (ODD SEM) EXAMINATION - 2014-15 CROSS CULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TIME ; 3.Hours vo (otal Marks : 70] Note # All questions have to-be attempted: SECTION. : CASESTUDY + is Mr, Abhay is, from Corporate Headquarters of Swedish firm having operations in’ twenty countries ‘across’ the globe. As.a member of the HR departnient, he ‘is responsible for managing international assignments. Mr. ‘Abhay is.to presenta 15 minute. summary, of the key selection. to a regional, meeting of subsidiary managers, none of whom have any experience in HR or in’selecting expatriates. ‘The corporate objective i is to use intra-regional international assignments for cross- border projects teamwork between their various operations aspects of expal within the region.aspects of -empattiale stlection Shoulel itr Abhay REESE A nn len rly highlight in his presentation? (b) Should Mr. Abhay be concemed about expatriate failure? If'50, why? Write short notes on any four of the following (4*3=12) a) Cross cultural training b) Geocentrism - ©) Overcoming culture shock 4) Difference between HRM end IHRM. h) Dual-career challenge “What are Geert Hofstede cultural dimensions? ‘How it will give you the edge of tinderstanding which translates to successful results. (a4) oR “What are the cultural differences of doing business in India and Japan. (14) What are’ the challenges a Global leader has to face comipared to a leader (manager) who operates in one country? (a4) OR Explain the factors mHluencing international compensation and ctitically examine the componénts of a compensation package in an international organization. (14) Briefly summaries the seven dimensions of Fors Trompenaars approach to cultural illustrate with suitable examples the managerial implications of any two dimensions. (a4) OR ‘ Why is it important to understand the cultural differences between societies, in the context of Global business? Ilustrate your answer with suitable examples. (14) MBA 307 IB 2/160/4