Question 1

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 2

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 3

In a country with a high masculinity score, people have a tendency to feel sympathy towards individuals who are unemployed or homeless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cultures do not transcend national (state)boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

Assume a firm plans to expand internationally.If its managers wish to avoid pitfalls caused by differences in "silent language," they should consider differences in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) normal proximity during conversations 
B) degree of detail expected in written contract 
C) the meaning of slang words during presentations 
D) importance of adherence to schedules 
A) normal proximity during conversations 
B) degree of detail expected in written contract 
C) the meaning of slang words during presentations 
D) importance of adherence to schedules

Question 7

Many firms gain a global competitive advantage by fostering cultural diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The more closed a society is, the more important ________ group membership is.

Accepted Answer

A) acquired 
B) age-based 
C) education 
D) ascribed 
A) acquired 
B) age-based 
C) education 
D) ascribed

Question 9

If an MNE convinced a popular priest that its vitamin-enriched soft drink would benefit parishioners' health, the MNE would be using ________ to help bring about change.

Accepted Answer

A) participation 
B) reward sharing 
C) an opinion leader 
D) materialistic motivation 
A) participation 
B) reward sharing 
C) an opinion leader 
D) materialistic motivation

Question 10

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

Question 11

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural variables can easily be isolated from other factors such as economic and political conditions. 
B) Although most cultural variables are universal, the forms these variables take differ from culture to culture. 
C) Most cultural variables are superficial and can easily be influenced by environmental factors. 
D) Within a culture, everyone responds to particular cultural variables the same way. 
A) Cultural variables can easily be isolated from other factors such as economic and political conditions. 
B) Although most cultural variables are universal, the forms these variables take differ from culture to culture. 
C) Most cultural variables are superficial and can easily be influenced by environmental factors. 
D) Within a culture, everyone responds to particular cultural variables the same way.

Question 12

A culture that prefers to first settle general principles rather than small issues is most accurately characterized as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) idealist 
B) polychronic 
C) high-context 
D) pragmatist 
A) idealist 
B) polychronic 
C) high-context 
D) pragmatist

Question 13

Expatriate managers located in cultures characterized by ________ have noticed that local employees are highly motivated by retirement programs.

Accepted Answer

A) low uncertainty avoidance 
B) high future orientation 
C) low masculinity 
D) high power distance 
A) low uncertainty avoidance 
B) high future orientation 
C) low masculinity 
D) high power distance

Question 14

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 15

What is the difference between a monochronic and polychronic culture? How do such cultural differences affect business practices for international firms?

Accepted Answer

Cultures such as those in Northern Europ

Question 16

Certain attitudes can link groups, such as managers, from different nations more closely than managers within a given nation.As a result, international businesspeople should most likely ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assume that there are few significant cultural differences among nations 
B) examine relevant groups when comparing nations 
C) adopt universal operating methods 
D) avoid cultural imperialism 
A) assume that there are few significant cultural differences among nations 
B) examine relevant groups when comparing nations 
C) adopt universal operating methods 
D) avoid cultural imperialism

Question 17

In societies where trust is high, there tends to be a lower cost of doing business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

The identity of a nation is typically promoted through symbols, monuments, and museums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is most accurate to say that within most nations' 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

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

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 ________.

In a country with a high masculinity score, people have a tendency to feel sympathy towards individuals who are unemployed or homeless.

Cultures do not transcend national (state)boundaries.

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

Assume a firm plans to expand internationally.If its managers wish to avoid pitfalls caused by differences in "silent language," they should consider differences in ________.

Many firms gain a global competitive advantage by fostering cultural diversity.

The more closed a society is, the more important ________ group membership is.

If an MNE convinced a popular priest that its vitamin-enriched soft drink would benefit parishioners' health, the MNE would be using ________ to help bring about change.

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

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about culture?

A culture that prefers to first settle general principles rather than small issues is most accurately characterized as ________.

Expatriate managers located in cultures characterized by ________ have noticed that local employees are highly motivated by retirement programs.

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

What is the difference between a monochronic and polychronic culture? How do such cultural differences affect business practices for international firms?

Certain attitudes can link groups, such as managers, from different nations more closely than managers within a given nation.As a result, international businesspeople should most likely ________.

In societies where trust is high, there tends to be a lower cost of doing business.

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

The identity of a nation is typically promoted through symbols, monuments, and museums.

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

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

Global Capital Markets

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 and Finance Issues

International Human Resource Management

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Exam 2: The Cultural Environments Facing Business

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

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 ________.

In a country with a high masculinity score, people have a tendency to feel sympathy towards individuals who are unemployed or homeless.

Cultures do not transcend national (state)boundaries.

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

Assume a firm plans to expand internationally.If its managers wish to avoid pitfalls caused by differences in "silent language," they should consider differences in ________.

Many firms gain a global competitive advantage by fostering cultural diversity.

The more closed a society is, the more important ________ group membership is.

If an MNE convinced a popular priest that its vitamin-enriched soft drink would benefit parishioners' health, the MNE would be using ________ to help bring about change.

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

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about culture?

A culture that prefers to first settle general principles rather than small issues is most accurately characterized as ________.

Expatriate managers located in cultures characterized by ________ have noticed that local employees are highly motivated by retirement programs.

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

What is the difference between a monochronic and polychronic culture? How do such cultural differences affect business practices for international firms?

Certain attitudes can link groups, such as managers, from different nations more closely than managers within a given nation.As a result, international businesspeople should most likely ________.

In societies where trust is high, there tends to be a lower cost of doing business.

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

The identity of a nation is typically promoted through symbols, monuments, and museums.

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

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

Global Capital Markets

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 and Finance Issues

International Human Resource Management

Filters

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