Question 1

In collectivist cultures based on kinship,security and social needs are met more effectively in the workplace than at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The term "________ culture" describes a country in which the norm is a money-and-things orientation and a belief that it's better to "live to work" than to "work to live."

Accepted Answer

A)  high masculinity 
B)  physiological 
C)  non-fatalistic 
D)  high-femininity 
A)  high masculinity 
B)  physiological 
C)  non-fatalistic 
D)  high-femininity

Question 3

A culture with a preference for a problem-solving style that first settles principles is a pragmatic culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A widely successful strategy for introducing change into a foreign country is to introduce many changes simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizing work differently to improve productivity will likely fail ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  if the work force has a low tolerance for authoritarianism 
B)  if workers participate in planning the improvement 
C)  unless changes are compatible to competitor's practices 
D)  if changes interfere with strongly held value systems 
A)  if the work force has a low tolerance for authoritarianism 
B)  if workers participate in planning the improvement 
C)  unless changes are compatible to competitor's practices 
D)  if changes interfere with strongly held value systems

Question 6

Ethnocentrism in international business refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  study of group ethics and approaches to corporate social responsibility 
B)  comparison of the Protestant ethic with other religious views 
C)  belief that what works best at home should work best everywhere 
D)  ethnic segmentation of marketing programs within countries 
A)  study of group ethics and approaches to corporate social responsibility 
B)  comparison of the Protestant ethic with other religious views 
C)  belief that what works best at home should work best everywhere 
D)  ethnic segmentation of marketing programs within countries

Question 7

The lack of cultural guidebooks and research specifically for international managers poses a significant problem for global firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The specific learned norms based on attitudes,values,and beliefs of a group of people are known as ethnology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is characterized by low dependence on an organization and a desire for personal time,freedom,and challenges?

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism 
B)  democracy 
C)  individualism 
D)  anarchy 
A)  collectivism 
B)  democracy 
C)  individualism 
D)  anarchy

Question 10

When divergent cultures come in contact,________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance 
B)  culture shock 
C)  cultural collision 
D)  group membership 
A)  power distance 
B)  culture shock 
C)  cultural collision 
D)  group membership

Question 11

A problem of using the nation as a reference point for culture is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nations fail to mediate the different interests within their boundaries 
B)  self-stereotypes tend to fall along national lines 
C)  such an approach tends to be polycentric 
D)  variations tend to be great within a country 
A)  nations fail to mediate the different interests within their boundaries 
B)  self-stereotypes tend to fall along national lines 
C)  such an approach tends to be polycentric 
D)  variations tend to be great within a country

Question 12

American hamburgers,Japanese sushi,Italian pizza,Mexican tacos,and Middle Eastern pita bread are now commonly found in most countries. This best supports the argument that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  although visible expressions of culture are becoming homogenized, basic differences in societal values remain strong 
B)  globalization fulfills lower order needs in Maslow's hierarchy 
C)  cultural imperialism is increasingly widespread 
D)  cultural hybridization is occurring 
A)  although visible expressions of culture are becoming homogenized, basic differences in societal values remain strong 
B)  globalization fulfills lower order needs in Maslow's hierarchy 
C)  cultural imperialism is increasingly widespread 
D)  cultural hybridization is occurring

Question 13

Ellen,a U.S. citizen,worked for a U.S. firm in Germany for four years and was transferred back to the firm's home office in Chicago two months ago. Ellen feels significant dissatisfaction with her job and life in Chicago,which is most likely a result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse culture shock 
B)  polycentrism 
C)  culture shock 
D)  ethnocentrism 
A)  reverse culture shock 
B)  polycentrism 
C)  culture shock 
D)  ethnocentrism

Question 14

Most cultural variables are universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The attempt to resolve small issues before principles is a characteristic of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  relativism 
B)  monochronic behavior 
C)  pragmatism 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
A)  relativism 
B)  monochronic behavior 
C)  pragmatism 
D)  uncertainty avoidance

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an acquired group membership?

Accepted Answer

A)  national origin 
B)  religion 
C)  gender 
D)  race 
A)  national origin 
B)  religion 
C)  gender 
D)  race

Question 17

In the opening case on the Java Lounge in Saudi Arabia,Saudi businessmen engaged in chit-chat while drinking coffee at a café during the conduct of business. Which of the following was the most likely reason for their behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are fatalistic, believing that the business outcome was predetermined. 
B)  Their religious convictions kept them from discussing business over alcoholic drinks. 
C)  They come from a polychronic culture that prefers to multitask. 
D)  They come from a high-context culture in which small talk and seemingly unrelated information is important to decision making. 
A)  They are fatalistic, believing that the business outcome was predetermined. 
B)  Their religious convictions kept them from discussing business over alcoholic drinks. 
C)  They come from a polychronic culture that prefers to multitask. 
D)  They come from a high-context culture in which small talk and seemingly unrelated information is important to decision making.

Question 18

A culture in which people prefer to handle tasks sequentially is a polychronic culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In collectivist cultures based on kinship,security and social needs are met more effectively in the workplace than at home.

The term "________ culture" describes a country in which the norm is a money-and-things orientation and a belief that it's better to "live to work" than to "work to live."

A culture with a preference for a problem-solving style that first settles principles is a pragmatic culture.

A widely successful strategy for introducing change into a foreign country is to introduce many changes simultaneously.

Organizing work differently to improve productivity will likely fail ________.

Ethnocentrism in international business refers to the ________.

The lack of cultural guidebooks and research specifically for international managers poses a significant problem for global firms.

The specific learned norms based on attitudes,values,and beliefs of a group of people are known as ethnology.

Which of the following is characterized by low dependence on an organization and a desire for personal time,freedom,and challenges?

When divergent cultures come in contact,________ occurs.

A problem of using the nation as a reference point for culture is that ________.

American hamburgers,Japanese sushi,Italian pizza,Mexican tacos,and Middle Eastern pita bread are now commonly found in most countries. This best supports the argument that ________.

Ellen,a U.S. citizen,worked for a U.S. firm in Germany for four years and was transferred back to the firm's home office in Chicago two months ago. Ellen feels significant dissatisfaction with her job and life in Chicago,which is most likely a result of ________.

Most cultural variables are universal.

The attempt to resolve small issues before principles is a characteristic of which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of an acquired group membership?

In the opening case on the Java Lounge in Saudi Arabia,Saudi businessmen engaged in chit-chat while drinking coffee at a café during the conduct of business. Which of the following was the most likely reason for their behavior?

A culture in which people prefer to handle tasks sequentially is a polychronic culture.

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

In collectivist cultures based on kinship,security and social needs are met more effectively in the workplace than at home.

The term "________ culture" describes a country in which the norm is a money-and-things orientation and a belief that it's better to "live to work" than to "work to live."

A culture with a preference for a problem-solving style that first settles principles is a pragmatic culture.

A widely successful strategy for introducing change into a foreign country is to introduce many changes simultaneously.

Organizing work differently to improve productivity will likely fail ________.

Ethnocentrism in international business refers to the ________.

The lack of cultural guidebooks and research specifically for international managers poses a significant problem for global firms.

The specific learned norms based on attitudes,values,and beliefs of a group of people are known as ethnology.

Which of the following is characterized by low dependence on an organization and a desire for personal time,freedom,and challenges?

When divergent cultures come in contact,________ occurs.

A problem of using the nation as a reference point for culture is that ________.

American hamburgers,Japanese sushi,Italian pizza,Mexican tacos,and Middle Eastern pita bread are now commonly found in most countries. This best supports the argument that ________.

Ellen,a U.S. citizen,worked for a U.S. firm in Germany for four years and was transferred back to the firm's home office in Chicago two months ago. Ellen feels significant dissatisfaction with her job and life in Chicago,which is most likely a result of ________.

Most cultural variables are universal.

The attempt to resolve small issues before principles is a characteristic of which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of an acquired group membership?

In the opening case on the Java Lounge in Saudi Arabia,Saudi businessmen engaged in chit-chat while drinking coffee at a café during the conduct of business. Which of the following was the most likely reason for their behavior?

A culture in which people prefer to handle tasks sequentially is a polychronic culture.

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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