Question 1

In feminine cultures,the ______ has a stronger say in regards to the number of children.

Accepted Answer

woman

Question 2

Discuss the four associations related to Hofstede's power distance dimension.

Accepted Answer

Varies,but should include the basics of the four associations.Geographic latitude: higher latitudes are associated with lower power distance.Population: large populations are associated with high power distance.Wealth: national wealth is associated with lower power distance.History: countries with a Romance language (Spanish,Portuguese,Italian,French)score medium to high,as do Confucian cultural inheritance countries.Countries with a Germanic language (German,English,Dutch,Danish,Norwegian,Swedish)score low.Both the Romance language countries and the Confucian cultural inheritance countries were ruled from a single power center,whereas the Germanic language countries remained "barbaric" during Roman days.

Question 3

What countries score higher on the Environmental Sustainability Index? Why?

Accepted Answer

Varies,but should note the top 10 countries are Finland,Iceland,Sweden,Denmark,Slovenia,Spain,Portugal,Estonia,Malta,and France.

Question 4

In an ______ culture,people look after themselves and their immediate families.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an ______ culture,people look after themselves...

Question 5

Because it is an island country,Japan was little affected by foreign influence until the mid-19th century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What type of country is the United States in regards to power distance? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Varies,but should note that th

Question 7

Countries that tend toward egalitarian,individualist,and feminine values are more likely to support environmental sustainability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the neutral versus emotional dimension as outlined by Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner.

Accepted Answer

Varies.In neutral cultures,people take g

Question 9

Discuss Hofstede's masculinity-femininity dimension and provide examples of masculine and feminine cultures.

Accepted Answer

Varies,but must include examples.Masculi

Question 10

Which dimension does Young Yun Kim characterize as topping the list of theories guiding cross-cultural research in communication,psychology,and anthropology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confucian dynamism 
B)  individualism-collectivism 
C)  masculinity-femininity 
D)  power distance 
A)  Confucian dynamism 
B)  individualism-collectivism 
C)  masculinity-femininity 
D)  power distance

Question 11

In comparison to the United States,Japan's land area is about what percentage of the U.S.land area?

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  10% 
C)  33% 
D)  50% 
A)  4% 
B)  10% 
C)  33% 
D)  50%

Question 12

In comparison to the United States,the population of Japan is about what percentage of the U.S.population?

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  66% 
C)  100% 
D)  200% 
A)  40% 
B)  66% 
C)  100% 
D)  200%

Question 13

Discuss identity aspects of Japanese cultural patterns.

Accepted Answer

Varies.In such an extremely homogeneous

Question 14

In ______,1 of the 10 richest economies in the world,its poor constitute half the population but earn only 13% of the national income.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ______,1 of the 10 richest economies...

Question 15

The individualist cultures of North America,Australia,and New Zealand were largely populated by migrants who were sufficiently individualist themselves to leave their native countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

______ refers to the extent to which people in a culture feel threatened by uncertain or unknown situations.

Accepted Answer

Uncertaint

Question 17

Cultures strong in uncertainty avoidance are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  active 
B)  contemplative 
C)  both active and contemplative 
D)  neither active nor contemplative 
A)  active 
B)  contemplative 
C)  both active and contemplative 
D)  neither active nor contemplative

Question 18

In low uncertainty avoidance cultures,people are expected to display respect for those of higher status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

______ is mostly found in East Asia,Eastern Europe,and the Muslim world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is mostly found in East Asia,Eastern...

Question 20

Relate the Environmental Sustainability Index to the Hofstede dimensions.

Accepted Answer

Varies,but should note that research has

In feminine cultures,the ______ has a stronger say in regards to the number of children.

Discuss the four associations related to Hofstede's power distance dimension.

What countries score higher on the Environmental Sustainability Index? Why?

In an ______ culture,people look after themselves and their immediate families.

Because it is an island country,Japan was little affected by foreign influence until the mid-19th century.

What type of country is the United States in regards to power distance? Explain.

Countries that tend toward egalitarian,individualist,and feminine values are more likely to support environmental sustainability.

Discuss the neutral versus emotional dimension as outlined by Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner.

Discuss Hofstede's masculinity-femininity dimension and provide examples of masculine and feminine cultures.

Which dimension does Young Yun Kim characterize as topping the list of theories guiding cross-cultural research in communication,psychology,and anthropology?

In comparison to the United States,Japan's land area is about what percentage of the U.S.land area?

In comparison to the United States,the population of Japan is about what percentage of the U.S.population?

Discuss identity aspects of Japanese cultural patterns.

In ______,1 of the 10 richest economies in the world,its poor constitute half the population but earn only 13% of the national income.

The individualist cultures of North America,Australia,and New Zealand were largely populated by migrants who were sufficiently individualist themselves to leave their native countries.

______ refers to the extent to which people in a culture feel threatened by uncertain or unknown situations.

Cultures strong in uncertainty avoidance are ______.

In low uncertainty avoidance cultures,people are expected to display respect for those of higher status.

______ is mostly found in East Asia,Eastern Europe,and the Muslim world.

Relate the Environmental Sustainability Index to the Hofstede dimensions.

Defining Culture and Communication

Barriers to Intercultural Communication

Context, Perception, and Competence

Nonverbal Communication

Language as a Barrier

Dominant U.S.Cultural Patterns Using Value Orientation Theory

Religion and Identity

Culture and Gender

Immigration and Acculturation

Cultures Within Cultures

Identity and Subgroups

Contact Between Cultures

Future Challenges

Filters

Exam 6: Dimensions of Nation-State Cultures

In feminine cultures,the ______ has a stronger say in regards to the number of children.

Discuss the four associations related to Hofstede's power distance dimension.

What countries score higher on the Environmental Sustainability Index? Why?

In an ______ culture,people look after themselves and their immediate families.

Because it is an island country,Japan was little affected by foreign influence until the mid-19th century.

What type of country is the United States in regards to power distance? Explain.

Countries that tend toward egalitarian,individualist,and feminine values are more likely to support environmental sustainability.

Discuss the neutral versus emotional dimension as outlined by Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner.

Discuss Hofstede's masculinity-femininity dimension and provide examples of masculine and feminine cultures.

Which dimension does Young Yun Kim characterize as topping the list of theories guiding cross-cultural research in communication,psychology,and anthropology?

In comparison to the United States,Japan's land area is about what percentage of the U.S.land area?

In comparison to the United States,the population of Japan is about what percentage of the U.S.population?

Discuss identity aspects of Japanese cultural patterns.

In ______,1 of the 10 richest economies in the world,its poor constitute half the population but earn only 13% of the national income.

The individualist cultures of North America,Australia,and New Zealand were largely populated by migrants who were sufficiently individualist themselves to leave their native countries.

______ refers to the extent to which people in a culture feel threatened by uncertain or unknown situations.

Cultures strong in uncertainty avoidance are ______.

In low uncertainty avoidance cultures,people are expected to display respect for those of higher status.

______ is mostly found in East Asia,Eastern Europe,and the Muslim world.

Relate the Environmental Sustainability Index to the Hofstede dimensions.

Defining Culture and Communication

Barriers to Intercultural Communication

Context, Perception, and Competence

Nonverbal Communication

Language as a Barrier

Dominant U.S.Cultural Patterns Using Value Orientation Theory

Religion and Identity

Culture and Gender

Immigration and Acculturation

Cultures Within Cultures

Identity and Subgroups

Contact Between Cultures

Future Challenges

Filters