Question 1

Define culture. Explain the importance of cultural intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Culture is a shared set of beliefs, valu

Question 2

Which of the following is an effect of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing cooperation among nations in the global economy 
B)  Weakening economic integration across countries 
C)  Reducing interdependence among the components in the global economy 
D)  Increasing the importance of nation states 
E)  Creating a borderless world where economic integration becomes extreme 
A)  Reducing cooperation among nations in the global economy 
B)  Weakening economic integration across countries 
C)  Reducing interdependence among the components in the global economy 
D)  Increasing the importance of nation states 
E)  Creating a borderless world where economic integration becomes extreme

Question 3

_____ is the tendency to consider one's culture superior to others.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentr

Question 4

The goal set by tight cultures is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  fit in. 
B)  stand out. 
C)  remain complacent. 
D)  attract attention. 
E)  disregard the social norms. 
A)  fit in. 
B)  stand out. 
C)  remain complacent. 
D)  attract attention. 
E)  disregard the social norms.

Question 5

In a loose culture, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  people adhere to the social norms 
B)  people are expected to fit in 
C)  people are discouraged to speak out 
D)  deviations from norms are tolerated 
E)  conformity to social norms is uniform and absolute 
A)  people adhere to the social norms 
B)  people are expected to fit in 
C)  people are discouraged to speak out 
D)  deviations from norms are tolerated 
E)  conformity to social norms is uniform and absolute

Question 6

Sigma Inc. conducts for-profit transactions of goods and services across national boundaries. Sigma Inc. is an example of an international business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ had the highest individualism score of any country in Hofstede's data.

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States 
B)  The United Kingdom 
C)  Canada 
D)  Australia 
E)  China 
A)  The United States 
B)  The United Kingdom 
C)  Canada 
D)  Australia 
E)  China

Question 8

_____ is the confusion and discomfort a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural appropriation 
B)  Culture shock 
C)  Cultural assimilation 
D)  Cultural relativism 
E)  Culture phobia 
A)  Cultural appropriation 
B)  Culture shock 
C)  Cultural assimilation 
D)  Cultural relativism 
E)  Culture phobia

Question 9

The capacities to listen, observe, and learn are the building blocks of cultural intelligence. These skills and competencies can be developed by better understanding what the anthropologist Edward T. Hall calls the "_____" languages of culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  graphic 
B)  silent 
C)  transformative 
D)  spectacular 
E)  vocal 
A)  graphic 
B)  silent 
C)  transformative 
D)  spectacular 
E)  vocal

Question 10

Which of the following defines masculinity-femininity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism versus feelings, relationships, and quality of life. 
B)  It is the ratio of men and women in the workforce at a given point of time. 
C)  It is the degree to which a society values the role of men and women as the propagators of its culture. 
D)  It refers to the core differences of gender that are mirrored in the interaction between a man and a woman. 
E)  It refers to the importance of men versus women in a society. 
A)  It is the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism versus feelings, relationships, and quality of life. 
B)  It is the ratio of men and women in the workforce at a given point of time. 
C)  It is the degree to which a society values the role of men and women as the propagators of its culture. 
D)  It refers to the core differences of gender that are mirrored in the interaction between a man and a woman. 
E)  It refers to the importance of men versus women in a society.

Question 11

One of the new employees at Colleen's firm is from Asia. She looks lost most of the time and is not interacting well with others in the office. Which of the following terms best describes her situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Self-concordance 
C)  Proxemics 
D)  Culture shock 
E)  Ethical dilemma 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Self-concordance 
C)  Proxemics 
D)  Culture shock 
E)  Ethical dilemma

Question 12

In a tight culture, deviations from norms tend to be tolerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A common first step into international business is global sourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ is the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power.

Accepted Answer

A)  Masculinity-femininity 
B)  Proxemics 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Individualism-collectivism 
E)  Power tactics 
A)  Masculinity-femininity 
B)  Proxemics 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Individualism-collectivism 
E)  Power tactics

Question 15

____ minerals are ones sourced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding region and whose sale finances armed group that perpetuate violence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ minerals are ones sourced in the...

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a sweatshop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bane & Packhard, an American law firm, opened its branch in Taiwan as part of its business expansion strategy. 
B)  Rosenberg Inc., a pharmaceuticals company, bought the rights to manufacture and sell a fertility drug in Greenland from Kremline Pharmaceuticals. 
C)  Patron Wave, an electronic device manufacturing company, housed its employees in poor conditions and also overworked them. 
D)  Big Sell, a supermarket, sourced its canned fishes from Asia at a far lower price than most of its local competitors. 
E)  Mammoth InfoTech refused to increase the annual wages of its employees citing poor financial results in the last quarter. 
A)  Bane & Packhard, an American law firm, opened its branch in Taiwan as part of its business expansion strategy. 
B)  Rosenberg Inc., a pharmaceuticals company, bought the rights to manufacture and sell a fertility drug in Greenland from Kremline Pharmaceuticals. 
C)  Patron Wave, an electronic device manufacturing company, housed its employees in poor conditions and also overworked them. 
D)  Big Sell, a supermarket, sourced its canned fishes from Asia at a far lower price than most of its local competitors. 
E)  Mammoth InfoTech refused to increase the annual wages of its employees citing poor financial results in the last quarter.

Question 17

_____ involves managing business and organizations with interests in more than one country.

Accepted Answer

A)  Global management 
B)  Territorial management 
C)  Reshoring 
D)  Insourcing 
E)  Economic development 
A)  Global management 
B)  Territorial management 
C)  Reshoring 
D)  Insourcing 
E)  Economic development

Question 18

Which of the following countries has a tight culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Netherlands 
B)  United States 
C)  Malaysia 
D)  Australia 
E)  New Zealand 
A)  Netherlands 
B)  United States 
C)  Malaysia 
D)  Australia 
E)  New Zealand

Question 19

Which of the following is true about proxemics?

Accepted Answer

A)  It studies the importance of time in the context of business. 
B)  It emphasizes the importance of gestures in the communication process. 
C)  It emphasizes verbal communication. 
D)  It focuses on the use of space in communication. 
E)  It focuses on the comparative analysis of the cultural traits of different groups. 
A)  It studies the importance of time in the context of business. 
B)  It emphasizes the importance of gestures in the communication process. 
C)  It emphasizes verbal communication. 
D)  It focuses on the use of space in communication. 
E)  It focuses on the comparative analysis of the cultural traits of different groups.

Question 20

In a cross-cultural team, a member from the loose culture may show an inclination for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Looking toward formal authority for direction 
B)  Criticizing others 
C)  Being slow to volunteer 
D)  Being slow to display emotion 
E)  Always being on time 
A)  Looking toward formal authority for direction 
B)  Criticizing others 
C)  Being slow to volunteer 
D)  Being slow to display emotion 
E)  Always being on time

Define culture. Explain the importance of cultural intelligence.

Which of the following is an effect of globalization?

_____ is the tendency to consider one's culture superior to others.

The goal set by tight cultures is to:

In a loose culture, _____.

Sigma Inc. conducts for-profit transactions of goods and services across national boundaries. Sigma Inc. is an example of an international business.

_____ had the highest individualism score of any country in Hofstede's data.

_____ is the confusion and discomfort a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture.

The capacities to listen, observe, and learn are the building blocks of cultural intelligence. These skills and competencies can be developed by better understanding what the anthropologist Edward T. Hall calls the "_____" languages of culture.

Which of the following defines masculinity-femininity?

One of the new employees at Colleen's firm is from Asia. She looks lost most of the time and is not interacting well with others in the office. Which of the following terms best describes her situation?

In a tight culture, deviations from norms tend to be tolerated.

A common first step into international business is global sourcing.

_____ is the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power.

____ minerals are ones sourced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding region and whose sale finances armed group that perpetuate violence.

Which of the following is an example of a sweatshop?

_____ involves managing business and organizations with interests in more than one country.

Which of the following countries has a tight culture?

Which of the following is true about proxemics?

In a cross-cultural team, a member from the loose culture may show an inclination for which of the following?

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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Exam 5: Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Define culture. Explain the importance of cultural intelligence.

Which of the following is an effect of globalization?

_____ is the tendency to consider one's culture superior to others.

The goal set by tight cultures is to:

In a loose culture, _____.

Sigma Inc. conducts for-profit transactions of goods and services across national boundaries. Sigma Inc. is an example of an international business.

_____ had the highest individualism score of any country in Hofstede's data.

_____ is the confusion and discomfort a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture.

The capacities to listen, observe, and learn are the building blocks of cultural intelligence. These skills and competencies can be developed by better understanding what the anthropologist Edward T. Hall calls the "_____" languages of culture.

Which of the following defines masculinity-femininity?

One of the new employees at Colleen's firm is from Asia. She looks lost most of the time and is not interacting well with others in the office. Which of the following terms best describes her situation?

In a tight culture, deviations from norms tend to be tolerated.

A common first step into international business is global sourcing.

_____ is the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power.

____ minerals are ones sourced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding region and whose sale finances armed group that perpetuate violence.

Which of the following is an example of a sweatshop?

_____ involves managing business and organizations with interests in more than one country.

Which of the following countries has a tight culture?

Which of the following is true about proxemics?

In a cross-cultural team, a member from the loose culture may show an inclination for which of the following?

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Filters