Question 1

According to the text,which of the following two dimensions are not considered by Hofstede and is unique to the GLOBE cultural dimensions framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power distance and humane orientation 
B)  Long-term orientation and uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Masculinity and Individualism 
D)  Humane orientation and performance orientation 
A)  Power distance and humane orientation 
B)  Long-term orientation and uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Masculinity and Individualism 
D)  Humane orientation and performance orientation D

Question 2

Why do the rankings on some cultural dimensions such as individualism differ between the 7d and Hofstede models?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should demonstrate that students are aware that Trompenaars drew upon more recent data and used a different methodology.

Question 3

A cultural paradox is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Group situations define cultural prescriptions. 
B)  Individual situations define cultural prescriptions. 
C)  Group situations contradict cultural prescriptions. 
D)  Individual situations contradict cultural prescriptions. 
A)  Group situations define cultural prescriptions. 
B)  Individual situations define cultural prescriptions. 
C)  Group situations contradict cultural prescriptions. 
D)  Individual situations contradict cultural prescriptions. D

Question 4

Cultural values:

Accepted Answer

A)  Represent our understandings about what is true. 
B)  Prescribe and proscribe behavior. 
C)  Tell us what is good and beautiful and what are legitimate goals in life. 
D)  Provide solutions to problems of adaptation to the environment. 
A)  Represent our understandings about what is true. 
B)  Prescribe and proscribe behavior. 
C)  Tell us what is good and beautiful and what are legitimate goals in life. 
D)  Provide solutions to problems of adaptation to the environment.

Question 5

People from ________ countries would probably feel most comfortable with an autocratic (theory X)task- directed style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  High masculinity 
B)  High power distance 
C)  High uncertainty avoidance 
D)  All of the above 
A)  High masculinity 
B)  High power distance 
C)  High uncertainty avoidance 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

US firms often outsource customer service to workers in a foreign country.To minimize difficulties,such workers receive cross-cultural training which may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Training workers to reduce or eliminate an accent. 
B)  Educating workers regarding US culture. 
C)  Requiring workers to speak only English while on duty. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Training workers to reduce or eliminate an accent. 
B)  Educating workers regarding US culture. 
C)  Requiring workers to speak only English while on duty. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Describe three management implications of high individualism versus collectivism (low individualism).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should mention tha

Question 8

Training for conformity and obedience,with valuations based on compliance and trustworthiness characterize countries with

Accepted Answer

A)  Low power distance. 
B)  High power distance. 
C)  High individualism. 
D)  Short term orientations. 
A)  Low power distance. 
B)  High power distance. 
C)  High individualism. 
D)  Short term orientations.

Question 9

All the following is true about culture EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture is the shared belief,norms,and values that guide everyday life of a group. 
B)  Culture is passed from generation to generation through norms,values,and beliefs. 
C)  Culture is always directly observable. 
D)  Culture is very pervasive in societies. 
A)  Culture is the shared belief,norms,and values that guide everyday life of a group. 
B)  Culture is passed from generation to generation through norms,values,and beliefs. 
C)  Culture is always directly observable. 
D)  Culture is very pervasive in societies.

Question 10

In a universalistic culture,the right way to treat people is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal relationships. 
B)  Principles of harmony within the group. 
C)  Abstract principles such as rules of law and religion. 
D)  Accepting the use of emotions. 
A)  Personal relationships. 
B)  Principles of harmony within the group. 
C)  Abstract principles such as rules of law and religion. 
D)  Accepting the use of emotions.

Question 11

Some people believe that the norms,values,and beliefs of their own culture represent the only correct ways of dealing with the world.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  High power distance. 
B)  Stereotyping. 
C)  Androgyny. 
D)  Ethnocentrism. 
A)  High power distance. 
B)  Stereotyping. 
C)  Androgyny. 
D)  Ethnocentrism.

Question 12

Aspects of the business culture in China include all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Business moves more slowly. 
B)  One should respect Chinese business etiquette. 
C)  It is important to praise individuals who excelled. 
D)  The Chinese value harmony and order. 
A)  Business moves more slowly. 
B)  One should respect Chinese business etiquette. 
C)  It is important to praise individuals who excelled. 
D)  The Chinese value harmony and order.

Question 13

High power distance countries have norms,values,and beliefs such as

Accepted Answer

A)  It is best to exercise power privately. 
B)  Everyone has a place,some are high and some are low. 
C)  A leader should develop his or her subordinates. 
D)  Leaders are made and not born. 
A)  It is best to exercise power privately. 
B)  Everyone has a place,some are high and some are low. 
C)  A leader should develop his or her subordinates. 
D)  Leaders are made and not born.

Question 14

An emphasis on leadership styles that appeal to duty and commitment to group goals are found primarily in countries with

Accepted Answer

A)  Low masculinity. 
B)  Low uncertainty avoidance. 
C)  Short term orientations. 
D)  High collectivisim (low individualism). 
A)  Low masculinity. 
B)  Low uncertainty avoidance. 
C)  Short term orientations. 
D)  High collectivisim (low individualism).

Question 15

Seniority tends to dominate evaluation and promotion in

Accepted Answer

A)  Short term oriented cultures. 
B)  Cultures high on uncertainty avoidance and low on individualism. 
C)  Ethnocentric cultures. 
D)  Doing rather than being cultures. 
A)  Short term oriented cultures. 
B)  Cultures high on uncertainty avoidance and low on individualism. 
C)  Ethnocentric cultures. 
D)  Doing rather than being cultures.

Question 16

Discuss four of the 7d cultural dimensions.What are some implications of these dimensions for international management?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Students' answers shou

Question 17

Expressions of anger,laughter,gesturing,and emotional outbursts are considered acceptable in

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific cultures. 
B)  Diffuse cultures. 
C)  Neutral cultures. 
D)  Affective cultures. 
A)  Specific cultures. 
B)  Diffuse cultures. 
C)  Neutral cultures. 
D)  Affective cultures.

Question 18

The range of feelings outwardly expressed in society refers to the cultural dimension of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Universalism vs.particularism 
C)  Neutral vs.affective 
D)  Diffuse vs.specific 
A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Universalism vs.particularism 
C)  Neutral vs.affective 
D)  Diffuse vs.specific

Question 19

On which of Hofstede's value dimensions does the U.S.rank highest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masculinity 
B)  Individualism 
C)  Patriotism 
D)  Power distance 
A)  Masculinity 
B)  Individualism 
C)  Patriotism 
D)  Power distance

Question 20

A culture which has dominant values of success,money,and material things is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  Low on power distance. 
B)  Low on individualism. 
C)  High on masculinity. 
D)  High on long term orientation. 
A)  Low on power distance. 
B)  Low on individualism. 
C)  High on masculinity. 
D)  High on long term orientation.

According to the text,which of the following two dimensions are not considered by Hofstede and is unique to the GLOBE cultural dimensions framework?

Why do the rankings on some cultural dimensions such as individualism differ between the 7d and Hofstede models?

A cultural paradox is defined as:

Cultural values:

People from ________ countries would probably feel most comfortable with an autocratic (theory X)task- directed style of leadership.

US firms often outsource customer service to workers in a foreign country.To minimize difficulties,such workers receive cross-cultural training which may include:

Describe three management implications of high individualism versus collectivism (low individualism).

Training for conformity and obedience,with valuations based on compliance and trustworthiness characterize countries with

All the following is true about culture EXCEPT

In a universalistic culture,the right way to treat people is based on

Some people believe that the norms,values,and beliefs of their own culture represent the only correct ways of dealing with the world.This is called

Aspects of the business culture in China include all of these EXCEPT:

High power distance countries have norms,values,and beliefs such as

An emphasis on leadership styles that appeal to duty and commitment to group goals are found primarily in countries with

Seniority tends to dominate evaluation and promotion in

Discuss four of the 7d cultural dimensions.What are some implications of these dimensions for international management?

Expressions of anger,laughter,gesturing,and emotional outbursts are considered acceptable in

The range of feelings outwardly expressed in society refers to the cultural dimension of ________.

On which of Hofstede's value dimensions does the U.S.rank highest?

A culture which has dominant values of success,money,and material things is probably

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According to the text,which of the following two dimensions are not considered by Hofstede and is unique to the GLOBE cultural dimensions framework?

Why do the rankings on some cultural dimensions such as individualism differ between the 7d and Hofstede models?

A cultural paradox is defined as:

Cultural values:

People from ________ countries would probably feel most comfortable with an autocratic (theory X)task- directed style of leadership.

US firms often outsource customer service to workers in a foreign country.To minimize difficulties,such workers receive cross-cultural training which may include:

Describe three management implications of high individualism versus collectivism (low individualism).

Training for conformity and obedience,with valuations based on compliance and trustworthiness characterize countries with

All the following is true about culture EXCEPT

In a universalistic culture,the right way to treat people is based on

Some people believe that the norms,values,and beliefs of their own culture represent the only correct ways of dealing with the world.This is called

Aspects of the business culture in China include all of these EXCEPT:

High power distance countries have norms,values,and beliefs such as

An emphasis on leadership styles that appeal to duty and commitment to group goals are found primarily in countries with

Seniority tends to dominate evaluation and promotion in

Discuss four of the 7d cultural dimensions.What are some implications of these dimensions for international management?

Expressions of anger,laughter,gesturing,and emotional outbursts are considered acceptable in

The range of feelings outwardly expressed in society refers to the cultural dimension of ________.

On which of Hofstede's value dimensions does the U.S.rank highest?

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