Exam 3: Emphasizing Informal Institutions: Cultures, ethics, and Norms

A boss regularly taking his employees out for casual lunches would indicate a low power distance within the firm.

Define cultural intelligence.Describe the process of acquisition of cultural intelligence.

The cultural norms of a country is an example of an informal institution.

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

_____ refers to the coexistence of both cultural divergence and cultural convergence.

Which of the following is one of the five dimensions outlined in the Dimensions Approach? 

Power distance is the extent to which less powerful members within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.

A proactive firm would anticipate responsibility and do more than required when facing ethical challenges.

Which of the following is a factor for English being accepted as the global business language? 

According to the institution-based view,informal institutions must be sought when formal institutions fail.

Members of short-term orientation societies emphasize perseverance and savings for future betterment.

The most effective way to understand a foreign culture is 

Which of the following descriptions summarizes ethical imperialism? 

Which of the following aspects of a culture would be categorized as an informal institution? 

Describe the context approach to understanding cultural differences.

In an individualistic society,_____.

Which of the following is the final phase of acquiring cultural intelligence? 

Define culture.Describe the four major components of culture.

In acquiring cultural intelligence,awareness refers to the ability to identify the symbols,rituals,and taboos in other cultures.

The _____ enacted in 1977 bans U.S.firms from bribing non-U.S.officials.