Question 1

A firm that begins operating in a culturally similar foreign country will most likely face few necessary cultural adjustments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Managers should be more precise in their directions to subordinates when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the company has a philosophy of geocentrism 
B)  the society believes age equals wisdom 
C)  uncertainty avoidance is high 
D)  power distance is low 
A)  the company has a philosophy of geocentrism 
B)  the society believes age equals wisdom 
C)  uncertainty avoidance is high 
D)  power distance is low

Question 3

Creolization refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  government efforts to maintain a distinct cultural identity through legislation and language 
B)  the process of mixing elements of an outside culture with those of a national culture 
C)  the use of stereotypes to describe a culture 
D)  changes as cultures evolve over time 
A)  government efforts to maintain a distinct cultural identity through legislation and language 
B)  the process of mixing elements of an outside culture with those of a national culture 
C)  the use of stereotypes to describe a culture 
D)  changes as cultures evolve over time

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the English language is most likely NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The largest portion of global output is in English-speaking countries. 
B)  A large portion of MNEs are headquartered in English-speaking countries. 
C)  English is the official national language in most countries where FDI is encouraged. 
D)  Many MNEs from non-English speaking countries use English as their operating language. 
A)  The largest portion of global output is in English-speaking countries. 
B)  A large portion of MNEs are headquartered in English-speaking countries. 
C)  English is the official national language in most countries where FDI is encouraged. 
D)  Many MNEs from non-English speaking countries use English as their operating language.

Question 5

It is most accurate to say that within most nation's borders,people largely share such essential attributes as ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  work attitudes; occupations 
B)  lifestyles; education level 
C)  education level; ethnicity 
D)  values; language 
A)  work attitudes; occupations 
B)  lifestyles; education level 
C)  education level; ethnicity 
D)  values; language

Question 6

National origin is an acquired group membership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There is a strong correlation between the intensity of religious belief and attributes that lead to economic growth,such as obeying laws and thriftiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a nation as a point of reference for a culture?

Accepted Answer

The nation provides a workable definitio

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a result of cultural collision in international business?

Accepted Answer

A)  A company implements practices that are less effective than intended. 
B)  Local employees are overlooked for promotions by home country managers. 
C)  Expatriate managers rely too heavily on local employees for negotiating business deals. 
D)  Foreign and domestic companies make adjustments for the local culture and legal environment. 
A)  A company implements practices that are less effective than intended. 
B)  Local employees are overlooked for promotions by home country managers. 
C)  Expatriate managers rely too heavily on local employees for negotiating business deals. 
D)  Foreign and domestic companies make adjustments for the local culture and legal environment.

Question 10

Cultural change imposed by an alien culture is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multicultural ethnocentrism 
B)  cultural imperialism 
C)  collectivism 
D)  high-context 
A)  multicultural ethnocentrism 
B)  cultural imperialism 
C)  collectivism 
D)  high-context

Question 11

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical space between people during communication 
B)  time it takes people to adjust to the language, traditions, and norms of a foreign culture 
C)  degree to which countries differ on cultural dimensions 
D)  preferred relationship between superiors and subordinates in a given culture 
A)  physical space between people during communication 
B)  time it takes people to adjust to the language, traditions, and norms of a foreign culture 
C)  degree to which countries differ on cultural dimensions 
D)  preferred relationship between superiors and subordinates in a given culture

Question 12

International businesspeople need to understand social stratification systems where they do business because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  such systems reflect a culture's willingness to accept new products 
B)  such systems indicate who people in a given culture will likely respect more 
C)  the high similarity among countries lets firms effectively use global hiring practices 
D)  what is an ascribed group membership in one country is an acquired one in another 
A)  such systems reflect a culture's willingness to accept new products 
B)  such systems indicate who people in a given culture will likely respect more 
C)  the high similarity among countries lets firms effectively use global hiring practices 
D)  what is an ascribed group membership in one country is an acquired one in another

Question 13

A firm that concentrates on national cultural differences in terms of averages is more likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  underestimate market demands 
B)  increase political risks 
C)  seek cultural collision 
D)  overlook outliers 
A)  underestimate market demands 
B)  increase political risks 
C)  seek cultural collision 
D)  overlook outliers

Question 14

Describe the four major theories discussed in your text that explain why motivation differs from one country to another.

Accepted Answer

a.Materialism and Leisure: Historically,

Question 15

Cultural change may come by choice or imposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most people's basic value system is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  modified significantly between childhood and adulthood 
B)  altered during adulthood through imposition 
C)  affected primarily by teenage peer pressure 
D)  acquired mainly during early childhood 
A)  modified significantly between childhood and adulthood 
B)  altered during adulthood through imposition 
C)  affected primarily by teenage peer pressure 
D)  acquired mainly during early childhood

Question 17

When dealing in business with people from another county,it is good to use slang and tell jokes to put everyone at ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Assume a U.S. firm plans to expand into either Mexico,Germany,or Japan. Its executives are traveling to each country to meet with local businesspeople in the decision-making process. Which of the following would be LEAST beneficial when the executives make a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  requesting a translator with technical vocabulary knowledge 
B)  simplifying vocabulary and terminology for the audience 
C)  conducting back translations for written work 
D)  avoiding repetition to prevent boredom 
A)  requesting a translator with technical vocabulary knowledge 
B)  simplifying vocabulary and terminology for the audience 
C)  conducting back translations for written work 
D)  avoiding repetition to prevent boredom

Question 19

Studies indicate a strong correlation between the intensity of religious belief and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a desire to convert productivity gains into more leisure time 
B)  an adherence to some attributes that lead to economic growth 
C)  the belief that material success is related to salvation 
D)  the degree of ethnocentrism exhibited in a culture 
A)  a desire to convert productivity gains into more leisure time 
B)  an adherence to some attributes that lead to economic growth 
C)  the belief that material success is related to salvation 
D)  the degree of ethnocentrism exhibited in a culture

Question 20

The nation offers a workable reference for studying cultural differences because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a nation contains only one distinct culture 
B)  similarity among people is both a cause and effect of national boundaries 
C)  the commonality of language within a nation eases the process of conducting surveys 
D)  different groups within the same country always have more in common with each other than with groups in other countries 
A)  a nation contains only one distinct culture 
B)  similarity among people is both a cause and effect of national boundaries 
C)  the commonality of language within a nation eases the process of conducting surveys 
D)  different groups within the same country always have more in common with each other than with groups in other countries

A firm that begins operating in a culturally similar foreign country will most likely face few necessary cultural adjustments.

Managers should be more precise in their directions to subordinates when ________.

Creolization refers to ________.

Which of the following statements about the English language is most likely NOT true?

It is most accurate to say that within most nation's borders,people largely share such essential attributes as and .

National origin is an acquired group membership.

There is a strong correlation between the intensity of religious belief and attributes that lead to economic growth,such as obeying laws and thriftiness.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a nation as a point of reference for a culture?

Which of the following best describes a result of cultural collision in international business?

Cultural change imposed by an alien culture is called ________.

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

International businesspeople need to understand social stratification systems where they do business because ________.

A firm that concentrates on national cultural differences in terms of averages is more likely to ________.

Describe the four major theories discussed in your text that explain why motivation differs from one country to another.

Cultural change may come by choice or imposition.

Most people's basic value system is ________.

When dealing in business with people from another county,it is good to use slang and tell jokes to put everyone at ease.

Assume a U.S. firm plans to expand into either Mexico,Germany,or Japan. Its executives are traveling to each country to meet with local businesspeople in the decision-making process. Which of the following would be LEAST beneficial when the executives make a presentation?

Studies indicate a strong correlation between the intensity of religious belief and ________.

The nation offers a workable reference for studying cultural differences because ________.

Globalization and International Business

The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business

The Economic Environments Facing Businesses

Globalization and Society

International Trade and Factor Mobility Theory

Governmental Influence on Trade

Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements

Global Foreign-Exchange Markets

The Determination of Exchange Rates

The Strategy of International Business

Country Evaluation and Selection

Export and Import

Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies

The Organization of International Business

Marketing Globally

Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

International Accounting Issues

The Multinational Finance Function

International Human Resources

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Exam 2: The Cultural Environments Facing Business

A firm that begins operating in a culturally similar foreign country will most likely face few necessary cultural adjustments.

Managers should be more precise in their directions to subordinates when ________.

Creolization refers to ________.

Which of the following statements about the English language is most likely NOT true?

It is most accurate to say that within most nation's borders,people largely share such essential attributes as ________ and ________.

National origin is an acquired group membership.

There is a strong correlation between the intensity of religious belief and attributes that lead to economic growth,such as obeying laws and thriftiness.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a nation as a point of reference for a culture?

Which of the following best describes a result of cultural collision in international business?

Cultural change imposed by an alien culture is called ________.

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

International businesspeople need to understand social stratification systems where they do business because ________.

A firm that concentrates on national cultural differences in terms of averages is more likely to ________.

Describe the four major theories discussed in your text that explain why motivation differs from one country to another.

Cultural change may come by choice or imposition.

Most people's basic value system is ________.

When dealing in business with people from another county,it is good to use slang and tell jokes to put everyone at ease.

Assume a U.S. firm plans to expand into either Mexico,Germany,or Japan. Its executives are traveling to each country to meet with local businesspeople in the decision-making process. Which of the following would be LEAST beneficial when the executives make a presentation?

Studies indicate a strong correlation between the intensity of religious belief and ________.

The nation offers a workable reference for studying cultural differences because ________.

Globalization and International Business

The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business

The Economic Environments Facing Businesses

Globalization and Society

International Trade and Factor Mobility Theory

Governmental Influence on Trade

Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements

Global Foreign-Exchange Markets

The Determination of Exchange Rates

The Strategy of International Business

Country Evaluation and Selection

Export and Import

Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies

The Organization of International Business

Marketing Globally

Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

International Accounting Issues

The Multinational Finance Function

International Human Resources

Filters

It is most accurate to say that within most nation's borders,people largely share such essential attributes as and .