Which of the following statements about managing in the global arena is true?

A) Managers have to realize that culture shapes the preferences and behaviors of their stakeholders.
B) A successfully managed company can export its method of management to another culture and correctly expect to be successful there.
C) A good manager will still make good decision even if he is working in a culture he does not understand.
D) Managers in a culture that is individualistic must only give indirect feedback if they want to be accepted in a supervisory position.
E) Managers need to realize that as soon as an individual crosses from one country to another, the culture has changed.

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Dilbar Thind · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Managing in the global arena requires a deep understanding of cultural differences and how they shape the preferences and behaviors of stakeholders. Cross-cultural communication and sensitivity are important skills for managers to have in order to succeed in an international business environment. The other options are incorrect: B is incorrect as exporting a method of management may not work in a different culture; C is incorrect as culture affects decision-making; D is incorrect as the approach to feedback may vary based on culture; and E is incorrect as culture is not solely determined by geography.

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