Question 1

According to Hofstede, the extent to which subordinates accept a hierarchical system in a company is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) power distance 
C) individualism 
D) masculinity 
A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) power distance 
C) individualism 
D) masculinity

Question 2

Achievement and personal capabilities are valued in individualistic societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Hofstede, tight social frameworks, emotional dependence on belonging to the organization, and a strong belief in group decisions are characteristics of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) individualism 
B) collectivism 
C) masculinity 
D) high power distance 
A) individualism 
B) collectivism 
C) masculinity 
D) high power distance

Question 4

________ refers to the belief that the practices of one's own country are best no matter where or under what conditions they are applied.

Accepted Answer

A) Geocentrism 
B) Nationalism 
C) Parochialism 
D) Ethnocentrism 
A) Geocentrism 
B) Nationalism 
C) Parochialism 
D) Ethnocentrism

Question 5

Based on Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following is a characteristic of the particularistic approach?

Accepted Answer

A) application of rules and systems 
B) open expression of emotions 
C) obligation toward relationships 
D) opportunity to achieve status 
A) application of rules and systems 
B) open expression of emotions 
C) obligation toward relationships 
D) opportunity to achieve status

Question 6

According to Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following focuses on the emotional orientation of relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) universalism versus particularism 
B) neutral versus affective 
C) specific versus diffuse 
D) achievement versus ascription 
A) universalism versus particularism 
B) neutral versus affective 
C) specific versus diffuse 
D) achievement versus ascription

Question 7

In specific-oriented cultures, work spills over into personal relationships and vice versa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of Trompenaars's value dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) universalism versus particularism 
B) neutral versus affective 
C) specific versus diffuse 
D) intrinsic versus extrinsic 
A) universalism versus particularism 
B) neutral versus affective 
C) specific versus diffuse 
D) intrinsic versus extrinsic

Question 9

The main purpose of Harris and Moran's eight categories is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to show how subsystems in a society affect an individual's behavior 
B) to emphasize how stereotyping can be used for learning about different cultures 
C) to show how subcultures are beginning to converge with broader cultures 
D) to indicate that global managers should adapt to subordinates from other cultures 
A) to show how subsystems in a society affect an individual's behavior 
B) to emphasize how stereotyping can be used for learning about different cultures 
C) to show how subcultures are beginning to converge with broader cultures 
D) to indicate that global managers should adapt to subordinates from other cultures

Question 10

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) assertiveness 
C) power distance 
D) individualism 
A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) assertiveness 
C) power distance 
D) individualism

Question 11

Humane orientation measures the extent to which a society encourages and rewards people for being fair, altruistic, generous, caring, and kind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Differentiate between managers in specific-oriented cultures (such as the United States)and managers in diffuse-oriented cultures (such as China).

Accepted Answer

Managers in specific-oriented cultures s

Question 13

Which of the following subsystems is most likely to underlie both moral and economic norms?

Accepted Answer

A) kinship system 
B) political system 
C) religious system 
D) education system 
A) kinship system 
B) political system 
C) religious system 
D) education system

Question 14

When immigrants adopt some aspects of the local culture while keeping aspects of their culture of origin, this process is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) particularism 
C) creolization 
D) ethnocentrism 
A) stereotyping 
B) particularism 
C) creolization 
D) ethnocentrism

Question 15

________ refers to the assumption that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits without regard to individual differences.

Accepted Answer

A) Diversification 
B) Posturing 
C) Stereotyping 
D) Parochialism 
A) Diversification 
B) Posturing 
C) Stereotyping 
D) Parochialism

Question 16

Med-Tex, a large pharmaceutical firm based in Texas, wants to establish its presence by expanding overseas.The company's executives evaluate locations across the world for the most suitable place to build the latest Med-Tex manufacturing facility.Which of the following, if true, best supports the argument that Med-Tex should build its new facility in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

A) Expanding into a similar culture reduces risks associated with different attitudes, values, and communication styles. 
B) Med-Tex's main competitor received government incentives for building a new manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. 
C) Collectivist societies like Ireland encourage the individual achievement necessary for scientific advancements in pharmaceuticals. 
D) Particularistic cultures apply rules and systems objectively, which is important within the Med-Tex organizational culture. 
A) Expanding into a similar culture reduces risks associated with different attitudes, values, and communication styles. 
B) Med-Tex's main competitor received government incentives for building a new manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. 
C) Collectivist societies like Ireland encourage the individual achievement necessary for scientific advancements in pharmaceuticals. 
D) Particularistic cultures apply rules and systems objectively, which is important within the Med-Tex organizational culture.

Question 17

Uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Arabs avoid open admission of error at all costs because weakness is a failure to be manly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Based on Trompenaars's value dimensions, in which of the following cultures do managers separate their work and private lives, and tend to be open and direct when communicating with coworkers?

Accepted Answer

A) diffuse-oriented 
B) specific-oriented 
C) universalistic 
D) particularistic 
A) diffuse-oriented 
B) specific-oriented 
C) universalistic 
D) particularistic

Question 20

________ comprises the shared values, understandings, assumptions, and goals that over time are passed on and imposed by members of a group or society.

Accepted Answer

A) Environment 
B) Workforce 
C) Economy 
D) Culture 
A) Environment 
B) Workforce 
C) Economy 
D) Culture

According to Hofstede, the extent to which subordinates accept a hierarchical system in a company is known as ________.

Achievement and personal capabilities are valued in individualistic societies.

According to Hofstede, tight social frameworks, emotional dependence on belonging to the organization, and a strong belief in group decisions are characteristics of ________.

________ refers to the belief that the practices of one's own country are best no matter where or under what conditions they are applied.

Based on Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following is a characteristic of the particularistic approach?

According to Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following focuses on the emotional orientation of relationships?

In specific-oriented cultures, work spills over into personal relationships and vice versa.

Which of the following is NOT one of Trompenaars's value dimensions?

The main purpose of Harris and Moran's eight categories is ________.

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT ________.

Humane orientation measures the extent to which a society encourages and rewards people for being fair, altruistic, generous, caring, and kind.

Differentiate between managers in specific-oriented cultures (such as the United States)and managers in diffuse-oriented cultures (such as China).

Which of the following subsystems is most likely to underlie both moral and economic norms?

When immigrants adopt some aspects of the local culture while keeping aspects of their culture of origin, this process is called ________.

________ refers to the assumption that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits without regard to individual differences.

Uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations.

Arabs avoid open admission of error at all costs because weakness is a failure to be manly.

Based on Trompenaars's value dimensions, in which of the following cultures do managers separate their work and private lives, and tend to be open and direct when communicating with coworkers?

________ comprises the shared values, understandings, assumptions, and goals that over time are passed on and imposed by members of a group or society.

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

According to Hofstede, the extent to which subordinates accept a hierarchical system in a company is known as ________.

Achievement and personal capabilities are valued in individualistic societies.

According to Hofstede, tight social frameworks, emotional dependence on belonging to the organization, and a strong belief in group decisions are characteristics of ________.

________ refers to the belief that the practices of one's own country are best no matter where or under what conditions they are applied.

Based on Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following is a characteristic of the particularistic approach?

According to Trompenaars's value dimensions, which of the following focuses on the emotional orientation of relationships?

In specific-oriented cultures, work spills over into personal relationships and vice versa.

Which of the following is NOT one of Trompenaars's value dimensions?

The main purpose of Harris and Moran's eight categories is ________.

All of the following are value dimensions proposed by Hofstede EXCEPT ________.

Humane orientation measures the extent to which a society encourages and rewards people for being fair, altruistic, generous, caring, and kind.

Differentiate between managers in specific-oriented cultures (such as the United States)and managers in diffuse-oriented cultures (such as China).

Which of the following subsystems is most likely to underlie both moral and economic norms?

When immigrants adopt some aspects of the local culture while keeping aspects of their culture of origin, this process is called ________.

________ refers to the assumption that every member of a society or subculture has the same characteristics or traits without regard to individual differences.

Uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations.

Arabs avoid open admission of error at all costs because weakness is a failure to be manly.

Based on Trompenaars's value dimensions, in which of the following cultures do managers separate their work and private lives, and tend to be open and direct when communicating with coworkers?

________ comprises the shared values, understandings, assumptions, and goals that over time are passed on and imposed by members of a group or society.

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