Question 1

Countries with multiple languages tend to be homogeneous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Personal characteristics are more important than personal accomplishments in group-focused societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Country X has 14 official languages and nearly 2,000 dialects. Which of the following is most likely a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonverbal communication is unlikely to be very effective in Country X. 
B)  Income and value differences exist among the citizens of Country X. 
C)  MNEs should avoid Country X due to costly adaptation needs. 
D)  Nationhood is the defining factor of the society in Country X. 
A)  Nonverbal communication is unlikely to be very effective in Country X. 
B)  Income and value differences exist among the citizens of Country X. 
C)  MNEs should avoid Country X due to costly adaptation needs. 
D)  Nationhood is the defining factor of the society in Country X. B

Question 4

Lingua franca means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  common language 
B)  French language 
C)  official language 
D)  Latin language 
A)  common language 
B)  French language 
C)  official language 
D)  Latin language

Question 5

What is acculturation? How can international businesses improve the process of acculturation for their employees working abroad?

Accepted Answer

Acculturation is the process by which pe

Question 6

Hinduism stresses all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spirituality 
B)  frugality 
C)  purity 
D)  consumption 
A)  spirituality 
B)  frugality 
C)  purity 
D)  consumption

Question 7

The rise of capitalism has been attributed by Max Weber to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Protestant ethic 
B)  consumption desires 
C)  democracy 
D)  economic hardships 
A)  the Protestant ethic 
B)  consumption desires 
C)  democracy 
D)  economic hardships

Question 8

Why did the producers of the The Apprentice have problems selling the Japanese version of the show to Japanese TV networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public humiliation is avoided in the Japanese culture. 
B)  Japanese networks were offended by the show's language. 
C)  Backtranslation tools were unavailable to the Japanese producers. 
D)  The Japanese political system supports the concept of lifetime employment. 
A)  Public humiliation is avoided in the Japanese culture. 
B)  Japanese networks were offended by the show's language. 
C)  Backtranslation tools were unavailable to the Japanese producers. 
D)  The Japanese political system supports the concept of lifetime employment.

Question 9

Language can provide important clues about the cultural values of a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Nonverbal communication involves only about 20 percent of all information transmitted among members of a culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bad news in Korea should be delivered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  right away 
B)  in private 
C)  at the end of the day 
D)  when another person opens a gift 
A)  right away 
B)  in private 
C)  at the end of the day 
D)  when another person opens a gift

Question 12

Which of the following countries is considered a high-context culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  Germany 
C)  China 
D)  England 
A)  Canada 
B)  Germany 
C)  China 
D)  England

Question 13

How does religion affect international business practices and marketing programs?

Accepted Answer

Religion affects the way members of a so

Question 14

Bolton Products, an MNE based in Chicago, is developing a marketing campaign for a new laundry detergent that will be sold in Canada. What is the most relevant question that Bolton's marketers should ask when adapting their campaign for linguistic differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  What are the attitudes and needs of French Canadians and English Canadians? 
B)  What are the geographic differences between British Columbia and Ontario? 
C)  Which Canadian provinces are populated by French-speaking consumers? 
D)  How does Canadian class structure differ from American class structure? 
A)  What are the attitudes and needs of French Canadians and English Canadians? 
B)  What are the geographic differences between British Columbia and Ontario? 
C)  Which Canadian provinces are populated by French-speaking consumers? 
D)  How does Canadian class structure differ from American class structure?

Question 15

Explain Hall's approach to characterizing culture.

Accepted Answer

Edward and Mildred Hall characterize cul

Question 16

How do passive and aggressive goal behaviors differ?

Accepted Answer

People who exhibit aggressive goal behav

Question 17

As an international manager, what business behaviors would you need to alter when operating in low-context cultures and high-context cultures? Illustrate your answer with specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Business behaviors in high-context cultu

Question 18

Hong Kong and South Korea are unique in Asia in that they have a short-term time orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Social mobility tends to be lower in less stratified societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In highly stratified societies, MNCs must consider class differences among workers when making decisions about promotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Countries with multiple languages tend to be homogeneous.

Personal characteristics are more important than personal accomplishments in group-focused societies.

Country X has 14 official languages and nearly 2,000 dialects. Which of the following is most likely a true statement?

Lingua franca means ________.

What is acculturation? How can international businesses improve the process of acculturation for their employees working abroad?

Hinduism stresses all of the following except ________.

The rise of capitalism has been attributed by Max Weber to ________.

Why did the producers of the The Apprentice have problems selling the Japanese version of the show to Japanese TV networks?

Language can provide important clues about the cultural values of a society.

Nonverbal communication involves only about 20 percent of all information transmitted among members of a culture.

Bad news in Korea should be delivered ________.

Which of the following countries is considered a high-context culture?

How does religion affect international business practices and marketing programs?

Bolton Products, an MNE based in Chicago, is developing a marketing campaign for a new laundry detergent that will be sold in Canada. What is the most relevant question that Bolton's marketers should ask when adapting their campaign for linguistic differences?

Explain Hall's approach to characterizing culture.

How do passive and aggressive goal behaviors differ?

As an international manager, what business behaviors would you need to alter when operating in low-context cultures and high-context cultures? Illustrate your answer with specific examples.

Hong Kong and South Korea are unique in Asia in that they have a short-term time orientation.

Social mobility tends to be lower in less stratified societies.

In highly stratified societies, MNCs must consider class differences among workers when making decisions about promotions.

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Formulation of National Trade Policies

International Cooperation Among Nations

International Strategic Management

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Exam 4: The Role of Culture

Countries with multiple languages tend to be homogeneous.

Personal characteristics are more important than personal accomplishments in group-focused societies.

Country X has 14 official languages and nearly 2,000 dialects. Which of the following is most likely a true statement?

Lingua franca means ________.

What is acculturation? How can international businesses improve the process of acculturation for their employees working abroad?

Hinduism stresses all of the following except ________.

The rise of capitalism has been attributed by Max Weber to ________.

Why did the producers of the The Apprentice have problems selling the Japanese version of the show to Japanese TV networks?

Language can provide important clues about the cultural values of a society.

Nonverbal communication involves only about 20 percent of all information transmitted among members of a culture.

Bad news in Korea should be delivered ________.

Which of the following countries is considered a high-context culture?

How does religion affect international business practices and marketing programs?

Bolton Products, an MNE based in Chicago, is developing a marketing campaign for a new laundry detergent that will be sold in Canada. What is the most relevant question that Bolton's marketers should ask when adapting their campaign for linguistic differences?

Explain Hall's approach to characterizing culture.

How do passive and aggressive goal behaviors differ?

As an international manager, what business behaviors would you need to alter when operating in low-context cultures and high-context cultures? Illustrate your answer with specific examples.

Hong Kong and South Korea are unique in Asia in that they have a short-term time orientation.

Social mobility tends to be lower in less stratified societies.

In highly stratified societies, MNCs must consider class differences among workers when making decisions about promotions.

An Overview of International Business

Global Marketplaces and Business Centers

Legal, Technological, Accounting, and Political Environments

Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business

International Trade and Investment

The International Monetary System and the Balance of Payments

Foreign Exchange and International Financial Markets

Formulation of National Trade Policies

International Cooperation Among Nations

International Strategic Management

Strategies for Analyzing and Entering Foreign Markets

International Strategic Alliances

International Organization Design and Control

Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business

International Marketing

International Operations Management

International Financial Management

International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

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