Question 1

Firms with high power distance are most likely to be characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) concentrated power among executives and little autonomy for subordinates 
B) an equal distribution of power among executives, managers, and lower-level employees 
C) a minimal gap between the powerful and the weak 
D) a highly flexible work environment 
A) concentrated power among executives and little autonomy for subordinates 
B) an equal distribution of power among executives, managers, and lower-level employees 
C) a minimal gap between the powerful and the weak 
D) a highly flexible work environment

Question 2

Language has both verbal and nonverbal characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After the first training session, a number of the Michigan employees expressed frustration that the Indian employees lacked technical knowledge because none of them asked questions or offered answers. Which of the following would be the best way for Hank to handle the situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Remind the American employees that the Indians may be showing respect by remaining silent. 
B) Order the Indian employees to interact more during the session. 
C) Host a traditional American barbeque so the American and Indian employees can get acquainted. 
D) Ignore the complaints of the American employees and continue the training sessions as planned. 
A) Remind the American employees that the Indians may be showing respect by remaining silent. 
B) Order the Indian employees to interact more during the session. 
C) Host a traditional American barbeque so the American and Indian employees can get acquainted. 
D) Ignore the complaints of the American employees and continue the training sessions as planned.

Question 4

Which of the following refers to the extent to which people can tolerate risk in their lives?

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) long-term versus short-term orientation 
C) power distance 
D) individualism 
A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) long-term versus short-term orientation 
C) power distance 
D) individualism

Question 5

Nonverbal communication belongs to the deep cultural makeup that we are unaware of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following, if true, most supports the decision to operate the Tokyo store in a manner similar to Tag-Mart stores in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) Customer service is of utmost importance to local shoppers. 
B) Finding efficient and knowledgeable employees in Tokyo is difficult. 
C) Other supercenter stores in Tokyo have gone out of business in the last year. 
D) Local shoppers desire both efficiency and low prices. 
A) Customer service is of utmost importance to local shoppers. 
B) Finding efficient and knowledgeable employees in Tokyo is difficult. 
C) Other supercenter stores in Tokyo have gone out of business in the last year. 
D) Local shoppers desire both efficiency and low prices.

Question 7

What are some of the criticisms of Hofstede's study? In a short essay, discuss the limitations of the study.

Accepted Answer

While useful, the Hofstede framework has

Question 8

Acculturation is defined as the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) segregating ethnic minorities by distinct groups 
B) adjusting and adapting to a culture other than one's own 
C) learning the behavioral patterns and rules of one's own society 
D) forcing minority cultures to adopt the values of the dominant culture 
A) segregating ethnic minorities by distinct groups 
B) adjusting and adapting to a culture other than one's own 
C) learning the behavioral patterns and rules of one's own society 
D) forcing minority cultures to adopt the values of the dominant culture

Question 9

How is culture like an iceberg? In a short essay, explain the relationship between the iceberg theory and international business relationships.

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists use the iceberg metaphor

Question 10

In cultures with a monochronic view of time, people view time as linear, managers make commitments, set deadlines, and adhere to a strict schedule of meetings and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about Islam?

Accepted Answer

A) Islam prohibits gambling. 
B) Islam condemns charging interest for money loaned. 
C) Islam discourages free trade. 
D) Islam prohibits drinking alcoholic drinks . 
A) Islam prohibits gambling. 
B) Islam condemns charging interest for money loaned. 
C) Islam discourages free trade. 
D) Islam prohibits drinking alcoholic drinks .

Question 12

Which of the following is a cultural barrier inherent to service firms that internationalize via FDI?

Accepted Answer

A) Service firms are unable to infiltrate international markets due to language issues. 
B) The source of a firm's funding determines the location of its international subsidiaries. 
C) A firm's corporate culture is overly influenced by its national culture. 
D) Firms that internationalize via FDI usually make large spending cuts on advertising campaigns. 
A) Service firms are unable to infiltrate international markets due to language issues. 
B) The source of a firm's funding determines the location of its international subsidiaries. 
C) A firm's corporate culture is overly influenced by its national culture. 
D) Firms that internationalize via FDI usually make large spending cuts on advertising campaigns.

Question 13

________ are ways of behaving and conducting oneself in public and business situations

Accepted Answer

A) Manners and customs 
B) Creative expressions 
C) Values and attitudes 
D) Symbolic productions 
A) Manners and customs 
B) Creative expressions 
C) Values and attitudes 
D) Symbolic productions

Question 14

Which of the following situations illustrate a polychronic perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) When a North American talks to a Latin American, he or she may unconsciously back up to maintain personal space. 
B) In Islamic countries close interaction between men and women is not encouraged in public places. 
C) Latin Americans have a flexible perception of time and may not arrive exactly at the pre-determined time for appointments. 
D) People in young countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States are relatively focused on schedules, punctuality, and time as a resource. 
A) When a North American talks to a Latin American, he or she may unconsciously back up to maintain personal space. 
B) In Islamic countries close interaction between men and women is not encouraged in public places. 
C) Latin Americans have a flexible perception of time and may not arrive exactly at the pre-determined time for appointments. 
D) People in young countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States are relatively focused on schedules, punctuality, and time as a resource.

Question 15

Which of the following is true with regard to culture?

Accepted Answer

A) It captures how the members of the society live. 
B) It is absolute. 
C) It does not define the collective behavior of each society. 
D) It is inherited. 
A) It captures how the members of the society live. 
B) It is absolute. 
C) It does not define the collective behavior of each society. 
D) It is inherited.

Question 16

Which of the following countries exhibit a high-context culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Japan 
B) Germany 
C) The United States of America 
D) Switzerland 
A) Japan 
B) Germany 
C) The United States of America 
D) Switzerland

Question 17

A cultural metaphor is a generalization about a group of people that may or may not be factual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true about low-context cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) People belonging to low-context cultures do not prefer explicit communications. 
B) Low-context cultures emphasize an indirect and polite face-saving style of communication. 
C) Low-context cultures rely on elaborate verbal explanations, putting much emphasis on spoken words. 
D) People belonging to low-context cultures view communication as a means to promote smooth, harmonious relationships. 
A) People belonging to low-context cultures do not prefer explicit communications. 
B) Low-context cultures emphasize an indirect and polite face-saving style of communication. 
C) Low-context cultures rely on elaborate verbal explanations, putting much emphasis on spoken words. 
D) People belonging to low-context cultures view communication as a means to promote smooth, harmonious relationships.

Question 19

Business jargon unique to a culture can impede communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a short essay, explain some of the obstacles that international firms often face when dealing with employees, customers, and business partners from other cultures.

Accepted Answer

Today, firms conduct business in environ

Firms with high power distance are most likely to be characterized by ________.

Language has both verbal and nonverbal characteristics.

After the first training session, a number of the Michigan employees expressed frustration that the Indian employees lacked technical knowledge because none of them asked questions or offered answers. Which of the following would be the best way for Hank to handle the situation?

Which of the following refers to the extent to which people can tolerate risk in their lives?

Nonverbal communication belongs to the deep cultural makeup that we are unaware of.

Which of the following, if true, most supports the decision to operate the Tokyo store in a manner similar to Tag-Mart stores in the U.S.?

What are some of the criticisms of Hofstede's study? In a short essay, discuss the limitations of the study.

Acculturation is defined as the process of ________.

How is culture like an iceberg? In a short essay, explain the relationship between the iceberg theory and international business relationships.

In cultures with a monochronic view of time, people view time as linear, managers make commitments, set deadlines, and adhere to a strict schedule of meetings and activities.

Which of the following is NOT true about Islam?

Which of the following is a cultural barrier inherent to service firms that internationalize via FDI?

________ are ways of behaving and conducting oneself in public and business situations

Which of the following situations illustrate a polychronic perspective?

Which of the following is true with regard to culture?

Which of the following countries exhibit a high-context culture?

A cultural metaphor is a generalization about a group of people that may or may not be factual.

Which of the following is true about low-context cultures?

Business jargon unique to a culture can impede communication.

In a short essay, explain some of the obstacles that international firms often face when dealing with employees, customers, and business partners from other cultures.

Introduction: What Is International Business

Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm

Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Corporate Governance

Theories of International Trade and Investment

Political and Legal Systems in National Environments

Government Intervention and Regional Economic Integration

Understanding Emerging Markets

The International Monetary and Financial Environment

Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm

Strategy and Organization in the International Firm

Global Market Opportunity Assessment

Exporting and Global Sourcing

Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies

Marketing in the Global Firm

Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

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Exam 3: The Cultural Environment of International Business

Firms with high power distance are most likely to be characterized by ________.

Language has both verbal and nonverbal characteristics.

After the first training session, a number of the Michigan employees expressed frustration that the Indian employees lacked technical knowledge because none of them asked questions or offered answers. Which of the following would be the best way for Hank to handle the situation?

Which of the following refers to the extent to which people can tolerate risk in their lives?

Nonverbal communication belongs to the deep cultural makeup that we are unaware of.

Which of the following, if true, most supports the decision to operate the Tokyo store in a manner similar to Tag-Mart stores in the U.S.?

What are some of the criticisms of Hofstede's study? In a short essay, discuss the limitations of the study.

Acculturation is defined as the process of ________.

How is culture like an iceberg? In a short essay, explain the relationship between the iceberg theory and international business relationships.

In cultures with a monochronic view of time, people view time as linear, managers make commitments, set deadlines, and adhere to a strict schedule of meetings and activities.

Which of the following is NOT true about Islam?

Which of the following is a cultural barrier inherent to service firms that internationalize via FDI?

________ are ways of behaving and conducting oneself in public and business situations

Which of the following situations illustrate a polychronic perspective?

Which of the following is true with regard to culture?

Which of the following countries exhibit a high-context culture?

A cultural metaphor is a generalization about a group of people that may or may not be factual.

Which of the following is true about low-context cultures?

Business jargon unique to a culture can impede communication.

In a short essay, explain some of the obstacles that international firms often face when dealing with employees, customers, and business partners from other cultures.

Introduction: What Is International Business

Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm

Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Corporate Governance

Theories of International Trade and Investment

Political and Legal Systems in National Environments

Government Intervention and Regional Economic Integration

Understanding Emerging Markets

The International Monetary and Financial Environment

Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm

Strategy and Organization in the International Firm

Global Market Opportunity Assessment

Exporting and Global Sourcing

Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies

Marketing in the Global Firm

Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

Filters