Question 1

Cultural intelligence is also known as cultural quotient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following is true of the universalistic approach?

Accepted Answer

A) It emphasizes applying rules and systems objectively. 
B) It focuses on expressing emotions openly. 
C) It emphasizes relationships. 
D) It focuses on separating work and private life. 
A) It emphasizes applying rules and systems objectively. 
B) It focuses on expressing emotions openly. 
C) It emphasizes relationships. 
D) It focuses on separating work and private life.

Question 3

Differentiate between the characteristics of a universalist culture and a particularist culture?

Accepted Answer

A universalist culture applies rules and

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of masculine societies?

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) emphasis on group achievements 
C) tight social frameworks 
D) lack of gender bias 
A) assertiveness 
B) emphasis on group achievements 
C) tight social frameworks 
D) lack of gender bias

Question 5

Based on the study conducted by Harris and Moran, which of the following is NOT a workplace behavior of most Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) following a formal culture 
B) being highly organized and institutionally minded 
C) having a strong work ethic 
D) being competitive and aggressive 
A) following a formal culture 
B) being highly organized and institutionally minded 
C) having a strong work ethic 
D) being competitive and aggressive

Question 6

________ consists of specific learned norms based on attitudes, values, and beliefs of a group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) Ethnology 
B) Civilization 
C) Culture 
D) Doctrine 
A) Ethnology 
B) Civilization 
C) Culture 
D) Doctrine

Question 7

According to Harris and Moran's eight categories, a kinship system refers to the influence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) workplace relations 
B) religious activities 
C) family relationships 
D) formal groups 
A) workplace relations 
B) religious activities 
C) family relationships 
D) formal groups

Question 8

What is convergence?

Accepted Answer

Convergence describes the phenomenon of

Question 9

Cultural sensitivity is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cultural empathy 
B) cultural intelligence 
C) cultural quotient 
D) cultural diffusion 
A) cultural empathy 
B) cultural intelligence 
C) cultural quotient 
D) cultural diffusion

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary reason for failed expatriate assignments?

Accepted Answer

A) creeping incrementalism 
B) cross-cultural differences 
C) moral universalism 
D) economic barriers 
A) creeping incrementalism 
B) cross-cultural differences 
C) moral universalism 
D) economic barriers

Question 11

An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) creating a cultural profile for that country or region in which the firm does business 
B) assuming that his or her own cultural styles and practices can be successfully followed in the host country 
C) using stereotypes to develop cross-cultural understanding in a business setting 
D) hiring locals rather than expatriates for management positions in overseas subsidiaries 
A) creating a cultural profile for that country or region in which the firm does business 
B) assuming that his or her own cultural styles and practices can be successfully followed in the host country 
C) using stereotypes to develop cross-cultural understanding in a business setting 
D) hiring locals rather than expatriates for management positions in overseas subsidiaries

Question 12

The first step for an international manager toward cultural sensitivity should be to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) work and travel in a foreign culture 
B) interact with people from other cultures 
C) understand his or her own culture 
D) learn to speak another language 
A) work and travel in a foreign culture 
B) interact with people from other cultures 
C) understand his or her own culture 
D) learn to speak another language

Question 13

________ is increasing the pace of both cultural diffusion and cultural change.

Accepted Answer

A) Collectivism 
B) Enculturation 
C) Fundamentalism 
D) Globalization 
A) Collectivism 
B) Enculturation 
C) Fundamentalism 
D) Globalization

Question 14

Organizational culture tends to be stronger than societal culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to contingency management, international managers need to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) transfer home-country business practices to the local environment 
B) adapt their management styles to the local setting and people 
C) determine the extent to which locals will accept unequal power 
D) provide training to locals before transferring new technology 
A) transfer home-country business practices to the local environment 
B) adapt their management styles to the local setting and people 
C) determine the extent to which locals will accept unequal power 
D) provide training to locals before transferring new technology

Question 16

________ is the awareness of and an honest caring about another individual's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural accommodation 
B) Cultural empathy 
C) Cultural sympathy 
D) Cultural quotient 
A) Cultural accommodation 
B) Cultural empathy 
C) Cultural sympathy 
D) Cultural quotient

Question 17

Which of the following is a predominant characteristic of the Chinese management style?

Accepted Answer

A) paternalism 
B) individualism 
C) nepotism 
D) religious affinity 
A) paternalism 
B) individualism 
C) nepotism 
D) religious affinity

Question 18

In which of the following societies are people more likely to pass on inside information to a friend?

Accepted Answer

A) particularistic 
B) universalistic 
C) neutral 
D) affective 
A) particularistic 
B) universalistic 
C) neutral 
D) affective

Question 19

Future-oriented societies tend to place more emphasis on instant gratification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People in Singapore and Denmark are inclined toward long-term planning.According to the GLOBE project, such societies score high on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) performance orientation 
B) assertiveness 
C) humane orientation 
D) future orientation 
A) performance orientation 
B) assertiveness 
C) humane orientation 
D) future orientation

Cultural intelligence is also known as cultural quotient.

According to Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following is true of the universalistic approach?

Differentiate between the characteristics of a universalist culture and a particularist culture?

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of masculine societies?

Based on the study conducted by Harris and Moran, which of the following is NOT a workplace behavior of most Americans?

________ consists of specific learned norms based on attitudes, values, and beliefs of a group of people.

According to Harris and Moran's eight categories, a kinship system refers to the influence of ________.

What is convergence?

Cultural sensitivity is also known as ________.

Which of the following is a primary reason for failed expatriate assignments?

An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by ________.

The first step for an international manager toward cultural sensitivity should be to ________.

________ is increasing the pace of both cultural diffusion and cultural change.

Organizational culture tends to be stronger than societal culture.

According to contingency management, international managers need to ________.

________ is the awareness of and an honest caring about another individual's culture.

Which of the following is a predominant characteristic of the Chinese management style?

In which of the following societies are people more likely to pass on inside information to a friend?

Future-oriented societies tend to place more emphasis on instant gratification.

People in Singapore and Denmark are inclined toward long-term planning.According to the GLOBE project, such societies score high on ________.

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 3: Understanding the Role of Culture

Cultural intelligence is also known as cultural quotient.

According to Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following is true of the universalistic approach?

Differentiate between the characteristics of a universalist culture and a particularist culture?

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of masculine societies?

Based on the study conducted by Harris and Moran, which of the following is NOT a workplace behavior of most Americans?

________ consists of specific learned norms based on attitudes, values, and beliefs of a group of people.

According to Harris and Moran's eight categories, a kinship system refers to the influence of ________.

What is convergence?

Cultural sensitivity is also known as ________.

Which of the following is a primary reason for failed expatriate assignments?

An international manager can best develop an understanding of a particular culture by ________.

The first step for an international manager toward cultural sensitivity should be to ________.

________ is increasing the pace of both cultural diffusion and cultural change.

Organizational culture tends to be stronger than societal culture.

According to contingency management, international managers need to ________.

________ is the awareness of and an honest caring about another individual's culture.

Which of the following is a predominant characteristic of the Chinese management style?

In which of the following societies are people more likely to pass on inside information to a friend?

Future-oriented societies tend to place more emphasis on instant gratification.

People in Singapore and Denmark are inclined toward long-term planning.According to the GLOBE project, such societies score high on ________.

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

Filters