Question 1

Culture refers to the inherited attitudinal traits of an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cross-cultural proficiency is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptiveness 
B)  flexibility and adaptability 
C)  valuing personal relationships 
D)  tolerance for ambiguity 
A)  perceptiveness 
B)  flexibility and adaptability 
C)  valuing personal relationships 
D)  tolerance for ambiguity

Question 3

Advertising themes often convey unfavorable and embarrassing interpretations. This is most likely because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  popular slogans used in international advertising do not use idiomatic expressions 
B)  advertising themes often lose their original meaning in translation or give the wrong impression 
C)  language is rarely subtle 
D)  colloquial expressions are more likely than not to puzzle native speakers 
A)  popular slogans used in international advertising do not use idiomatic expressions 
B)  advertising themes often lose their original meaning in translation or give the wrong impression 
C)  language is rarely subtle 
D)  colloquial expressions are more likely than not to puzzle native speakers

Question 4

What are some of the criticisms of Hofstede's study? In a short essay, discuss the limitations of the study.

Accepted Answer

While useful, the Hofstede framework has

Question 5

Which of the following situations is an example of geocentric orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marsha, CEO of QST Solutions, believes that top level executives at her company should be Americans to avoid any communication gaps. 
B)  The Gram Group of retail stores decided to open branches in China and focus on changing their policies to suit the Chinese population to maximize profits. 
C)  Derek, the VP of Banner Technologies, wants managers from the firm's India office to visit the U.S. branch to provide training to American officials visiting India. 
D)  Chill & Break Inc., an American global coffee company, is used to judging other cultures by the standards of its own culture. 
A)  Marsha, CEO of QST Solutions, believes that top level executives at her company should be Americans to avoid any communication gaps. 
B)  The Gram Group of retail stores decided to open branches in China and focus on changing their policies to suit the Chinese population to maximize profits. 
C)  Derek, the VP of Banner Technologies, wants managers from the firm's India office to visit the U.S. branch to provide training to American officials visiting India. 
D)  Chill & Break Inc., an American global coffee company, is used to judging other cultures by the standards of its own culture.

Question 6

Differences in language and national character have similar effects as trade barriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In companies with decentralized organizational structure, power is concentrated at the regional or corporate headquarters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following refers to the extent to which people can tolerate risk in their lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  long-term versus short-term orientation 
C)  power distance 
D)  individualism 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  long-term versus short-term orientation 
C)  power distance 
D)  individualism

Question 9

In China and Japan, a person's age is the most important determinant of employee promotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following managers portrays high uncertainty avoidance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greg manages the market development fund team for a leading computer manufacturing firm. He is entrepreneurial and makes decisions quickly under tough situations. 
B)  James is the business head of marketing in a leading automobile manufacturing company. He coaches his team members to become accustomed to risk and organizational change. 
C)  Henry is the managing editor at Paes publications. He emphasizes careful evaluation of all options and ensuring they are consistent with company policies, which often slows down the progress. 
D)  David manages the technical team at TR Solutions. He is open to different opinions from team members and is not threatened by differing opinions. 
A)  Greg manages the market development fund team for a leading computer manufacturing firm. He is entrepreneurial and makes decisions quickly under tough situations. 
B)  James is the business head of marketing in a leading automobile manufacturing company. He coaches his team members to become accustomed to risk and organizational change. 
C)  Henry is the managing editor at Paes publications. He emphasizes careful evaluation of all options and ensuring they are consistent with company policies, which often slows down the progress. 
D)  David manages the technical team at TR Solutions. He is open to different opinions from team members and is not threatened by differing opinions.

Question 11

Religion belongs to the folk cultural makeup that we are aware of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Business jargon unique to a culture can impede communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Restaurant Chain Internationalization (Scenario)
Harold Meyer is the vice president of a successful U.S. restaurant chain. He is getting ready to transfer to the Gulf Arab region to help establish the restaurant chain in Saudi Arabia. He is in the process of gathering information to learn about Saudi culture.
-Harold decides to drop alcoholic drinks from the restaurant chain menu in Saudi Arabia. Which of the following might have led to his decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholic drinks are not allowed in Saudi Arabia. 
B)  Saudi consumers prefer local alcoholic drinks. 
C)  Imported alcoholic drinks are more expensive than local drinks. 
D)  Saudi consumers prefer European alcoholic drinks. 
A)  Alcoholic drinks are not allowed in Saudi Arabia. 
B)  Saudi consumers prefer local alcoholic drinks. 
C)  Imported alcoholic drinks are more expensive than local drinks. 
D)  Saudi consumers prefer European alcoholic drinks.

Question 14

As part of opening manufacturing units abroad, a U.S. apparel firm decided to send its apparel production coordinator Chris to Bangladesh. Chris is distressed that people don't come to meetings on time and finds it disrespectful when his team members stand too close to him. Chris may trigger a cross-cultural risk by a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentric orientation 
B)  anthropocentric orientation 
C)  polycentric orientation 
D)  geocentric orientation 
A)  ethnocentric orientation 
B)  anthropocentric orientation 
C)  polycentric orientation 
D)  geocentric orientation

Question 15

Values in a culture ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  represent the symbolic, material, and creative productions unique to a society 
B)  are rigidly held attitudes, usually unfavorable and usually aimed at particular groups of people 
C)  represent a person's judgments about what is good or bad, acceptable or unacceptable, important or unimportant, and normal or abnormal 
D)  are similar to opinions but are often unconsciously held and may not have a rational basis 
A)  represent the symbolic, material, and creative productions unique to a society 
B)  are rigidly held attitudes, usually unfavorable and usually aimed at particular groups of people 
C)  represent a person's judgments about what is good or bad, acceptable or unacceptable, important or unimportant, and normal or abnormal 
D)  are similar to opinions but are often unconsciously held and may not have a rational basis

Question 16

How do cultural perceptions of time relate to international business? In a short essay, provide examples of contrasting cultural time perceptions.

Accepted Answer

Time has a strong influence on business.

Question 17

English is the most common primary language in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a short essay, explain some of the obstacles that international firms often face when dealing with employees, customers, and business partners from other cultures.

Accepted Answer

Today, firms conduct business in environ

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE about low-context cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  People belonging to low-context cultures do not prefer explicit communications. 
B)  Low-context cultures emphasize an indirect and polite face-saving style of communication. 
C)  Low-context cultures rely on elaborate verbal explanations, putting much emphasis on spoken words. 
D)  People belonging to low-context cultures view communication as a means to promote smooth, harmonious relationships. 
A)  People belonging to low-context cultures do not prefer explicit communications. 
B)  Low-context cultures emphasize an indirect and polite face-saving style of communication. 
C)  Low-context cultures rely on elaborate verbal explanations, putting much emphasis on spoken words. 
D)  People belonging to low-context cultures view communication as a means to promote smooth, harmonious relationships.

Question 20

Cross-cultural risk is often intensified by managers with geocentric tendencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Culture refers to the inherited attitudinal traits of an individual.

Cross-cultural proficiency is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Advertising themes often convey unfavorable and embarrassing interpretations. This is most likely because ________.

What are some of the criticisms of Hofstede's study? In a short essay, discuss the limitations of the study.

Which of the following situations is an example of geocentric orientation?

Differences in language and national character have similar effects as trade barriers.

In companies with decentralized organizational structure, power is concentrated at the regional or corporate headquarters.

Which of the following refers to the extent to which people can tolerate risk in their lives?

In China and Japan, a person's age is the most important determinant of employee promotion.

Which of the following managers portrays high uncertainty avoidance?

Religion belongs to the folk cultural makeup that we are aware of.

Business jargon unique to a culture can impede communication.

Values in a culture ________.

How do cultural perceptions of time relate to international business? In a short essay, provide examples of contrasting cultural time perceptions.

English is the most common primary language in the world.

In a short essay, explain some of the obstacles that international firms often face when dealing with employees, customers, and business partners from other cultures.

Which of the following is TRUE about low-context cultures?

Cross-cultural risk is often intensified by managers with geocentric tendencies.

Introduction: What Is International Business

Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm

Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Corporate Governance in International Business

Theories of International Trade and Investment

Political and Legal Systems in National Environments

Government Intervention and Regional Economic Integration

Understanding Emerging Markets

The International Monetary and Financial Environment

Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm

Strategy and Organization in the International Firm

Global Market Opportunity Assessment

Exporting and Global Sourcing

Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies

Marketing in the Global Firm

Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

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Exam 3: The Cultural Environment of International Business

Culture refers to the inherited attitudinal traits of an individual.

Cross-cultural proficiency is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Advertising themes often convey unfavorable and embarrassing interpretations. This is most likely because ________.

What are some of the criticisms of Hofstede's study? In a short essay, discuss the limitations of the study.

Which of the following situations is an example of geocentric orientation?

Differences in language and national character have similar effects as trade barriers.

In companies with decentralized organizational structure, power is concentrated at the regional or corporate headquarters.

Which of the following refers to the extent to which people can tolerate risk in their lives?

In China and Japan, a person's age is the most important determinant of employee promotion.

Which of the following managers portrays high uncertainty avoidance?

Religion belongs to the folk cultural makeup that we are aware of.

Business jargon unique to a culture can impede communication.

Values in a culture ________.

How do cultural perceptions of time relate to international business? In a short essay, provide examples of contrasting cultural time perceptions.

English is the most common primary language in the world.

In a short essay, explain some of the obstacles that international firms often face when dealing with employees, customers, and business partners from other cultures.

Which of the following is TRUE about low-context cultures?

Cross-cultural risk is often intensified by managers with geocentric tendencies.

Introduction: What Is International Business

Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm

Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Corporate Governance in International Business

Theories of International Trade and Investment

Political and Legal Systems in National Environments

Government Intervention and Regional Economic Integration

Understanding Emerging Markets

The International Monetary and Financial Environment

Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm

Strategy and Organization in the International Firm

Global Market Opportunity Assessment

Exporting and Global Sourcing

Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies

Marketing in the Global Firm

Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

Filters