CCI Mock 2

Which of the following is a top city in Asia Pacific within China?

• Chongqing.
• Shenzhen.
• Xining.
• Yunan.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about developed and developing countries?

• Their birth rates are stable.
• Both have a high literacy rate.
• Both economies are industrialised.
• Both use high levels of the world’s resources.

Identify which of the following culture differences is possibly affected when an American gives a warm handshake to a Middle Eastern female assistant?

• Response time.
• Gender expectations.
• Organisational hierarchy.
• Collectivism Vs Individualism.

Definition of conformity in today’s company is defined as employees _____.

• abiding by business practices set by the market values.
• deviation from company policies using innovative styles.
• following traditional business practices strategically when fitting.
• having boundaries in expressing their innovation within company policies.

Explain why an increasing amount of Fortune 500 companies are considering setting up their international headquarters in Asia Pacific?

• It is closer to the consumer base and has lower production costs.
• Asia Pacific countries are poor and have very high standards of living.
• Asia Pacifc labourers are willing to work for high wages and long hours.
• They have more women working and thus give better sales perception.

Explain how an emerging economy pulls out of its status to a developing economy? They rapidly industrialise __________.

• from agriculture to adopt a free market economy.
• with industries and adopt a controlled market pricing.
• keeping either agriculture or raw materials as the main export.
• from agriculture to adopt a controlled market economy to ensure stability.

Which one of the following are the contributing factors that have spiraled Africa to have a combined wealth of close to $2.3 trillion?

• Education, high population, good network and government.
• Education, good network, government and low labour costs.
• Abundant resources, education, government and low labour costs.
• Abundant resources, education, government and moderately low population.

Jerry has been working with Doodwe, an American based firm, for a couple of years. The company is expanding and it intends to open a branch in Shanghai, China. Jerry has been tasked to prepare his colleagues who will be sent there to set up the company. What are the office etiquette for him to update his colleagues?

• Address casually. Casual attire.
• Address formally. Office attire. Be punctual.
• Greet based on organisation hierarchy. Casual attire.
• Address based on organisation hierarchy. Flexible timing.

Joash has been working in a Singapore local firm since he started work. However, he recently made a move to an American firm. What cultural differences can he expect from the new company?

• Clear line of authority, hierarchical.
• Team needs are placed before individual needs.
• Group dynamics is formed through individual expressions.
• Individuals are all encouraged to think for the group as one.

Joyce shall be starting her job in a Japanese firm. She needs advise on ensuring that she will do well. She approached Jerry and enquired on how she can stand out or do well in the firm. Which of the following should Jerry advise her?

• Express freely. Be ready to share her ideas.
• Be a team player. Work together and retain her personal belief.
• Commit to the team goals. Learn to collaborate and look for consensus.
• In a meeting, when there is a better idea- be vocal and share to improve.