Question 1

When speaking of culture, people tend to ignore the concept of the nation-state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first step in analyzing a nation's potential for international business activity is to examine its religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The concept of nuclear family that prevails in much of Europe includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Wearing blue jeans and playing golf are both ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wearing blue jeans and playing golf are...

Question 5

Arab culture considers the left hand the "________" hand.

Accepted Answer

A)  eating 
B)  writing 
C)  toilet 
D)  greeting 
A)  eating 
B)  writing 
C)  toilet 
D)  greeting

Question 6

Hinduism was the first religion to preach belief in a single God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Scenario: BetsyPurses.com
Betsy Franklin, a young entrepreneur from Philadelphia, started her hand-crocheted purse business seven years ago. Betsy's business has since thrived and employs 150 people. Most of Betsy's business is within the United States with an occasional international order. But Betsy now wants to make a concerted effort to grow international sales, and is designing her Web site to attract more customers located abroad. Betsy is meeting with Bob Rufus, a Web site designer, for help with the project.
-Betsy is contemplating translating her company's Web site into several different languages for various national markets. What should Bob advise Betsy to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the U.S. flag to signify the English-only nature of the Web site because translation is too costly 
B)  Use only the flags of the U.S., China, and Spain to signify the U.S., British, Chinese, Spanish, and Mexican national Web sites 
C)  Use the flags of the U.S., Britain, China, Spain, and Mexico to signify the U.S., British, Chinese, Spanish, and Mexican national Web sites 
D)  Use photos of the presidents/prime ministers of the U.S., Britain, China, Spain, and Mexico to signify each national Web site 
A)  Use the U.S. flag to signify the English-only nature of the Web site because translation is too costly 
B)  Use only the flags of the U.S., China, and Spain to signify the U.S., British, Chinese, Spanish, and Mexican national Web sites 
C)  Use the flags of the U.S., Britain, China, Spain, and Mexico to signify the U.S., British, Chinese, Spanish, and Mexican national Web sites 
D)  Use photos of the presidents/prime ministers of the U.S., Britain, China, Spain, and Mexico to signify each national Web site

Question 8

Because ________ share a common language and tend to share purchasing behaviors related to religious beliefs, marketing to ________ subcultures can sometimes be accomplished with a single marketing campaign.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanics; Hispanic 
B)  Chinese; Chinese 
C)  Arabs; Arab 
D)  Asians; Asian 
A)  Hispanics; Hispanic 
B)  Chinese; Chinese 
C)  Arabs; Arab 
D)  Asians; Asian

Question 9

Scenario: BetsyPurses.com
Betsy Franklin, a young entrepreneur from Philadelphia, started her hand-crocheted purse business seven years ago. Betsy's business has since thrived and employs 150 people. Most of Betsy's business is within the United States with an occasional international order. But Betsy now wants to make a concerted effort to grow international sales, and is designing her Web site to attract more customers located abroad. Betsy is meeting with Bob Rufus, a Web site designer, for help with the project.
-Betsy believes her success rests on her careful listening and responding to customers' needs. To ensure that her customers abroad can provide feedback easily, Betsy should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  set a fixed time for customers to call, such as from 3 to 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time 
B)  switch to the 12-hour clock commonly used outside the United States 
C)  learn what prospective customers seek to accomplish on her Web site 
D)  ignore issues related to time since her customers will be familiar with the U.S. system 
A)  set a fixed time for customers to call, such as from 3 to 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time 
B)  switch to the 12-hour clock commonly used outside the United States 
C)  learn what prospective customers seek to accomplish on her Web site 
D)  ignore issues related to time since her customers will be familiar with the U.S. system

Question 10

Gestures, material objects, traditions, and concepts that represent a culture's way of life are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gestures, material objects, traditions, and concepts that...

Question 11

Which of the following refers to the process whereby cultural traits spread from one culture to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural imperialism 
B)  Social mobility 
C)  Cultural diffusion 
D)  Cultural literacy 
A)  Cultural imperialism 
B)  Social mobility 
C)  Cultural diffusion 
D)  Cultural literacy

Question 12

A subculture will, by definition, share the same language, lifestyle, values, and attitudes as the dominant culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the significant cultural issues involved when evaluating the attractiveness of a particular location as a place for doing business.

Accepted Answer

When evaluating the attractiveness of a

Question 14

What a culture considers to be in "good taste" in the arts, the imagery evoked by certain expressions and the symbolism of certain colors is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  values 
B)  social structure 
C)  ethnocentricity 
D)  aesthetics 
A)  values 
B)  social structure 
C)  ethnocentricity 
D)  aesthetics

Question 15

All of the following are true EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural change occurs as new traits are accepted and absorbed into a culture 
B)  cultural diffusion occurs quickly in almost every culture 
C)  globalization is increasing the pace of cultural diffusion 
D)  technological advances are increasing the pace of cultural diffusion 
A)  cultural change occurs as new traits are accepted and absorbed into a culture 
B)  cultural diffusion occurs quickly in almost every culture 
C)  globalization is increasing the pace of cultural diffusion 
D)  technological advances are increasing the pace of cultural diffusion

Question 16

All of the following are dimensions developed by Hofstede for examining cultures EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism versus collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  achievement versus nurturing 
E)  caste system versus class system 
A)  individualism versus collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  achievement versus nurturing 
E)  caste system versus class system

Question 17

The part of culture considered "good taste" in the arts is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of culture considered "good taste"...

Question 18

The native languages of England and Germany are each dialects of Gaelic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Hofstede dimension that captures the extent to which a culture emphasizes the individual versus the group is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anarchy versus collectivism 
B)  democracy versus totalitarianism 
C)  individualism versus collectivism 
D)  capitalism versus communism 
A)  anarchy versus collectivism 
B)  democracy versus totalitarianism 
C)  individualism versus collectivism 
D)  capitalism versus communism

Question 20

Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan have experienced rapid economic development despite their poor education systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When speaking of culture, people tend to ignore the concept of the nation-state.

The first step in analyzing a nation's potential for international business activity is to examine its religion.

The concept of nuclear family that prevails in much of Europe includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Wearing blue jeans and playing golf are both ________.

Arab culture considers the left hand the "________" hand.

Hinduism was the first religion to preach belief in a single God.

Because share a common language and tend to share purchasing behaviors related to religious beliefs, marketing to subcultures can sometimes be accomplished with a single marketing campaign.

Gestures, material objects, traditions, and concepts that represent a culture's way of life are called ________.

Which of the following refers to the process whereby cultural traits spread from one culture to another?

A subculture will, by definition, share the same language, lifestyle, values, and attitudes as the dominant culture.

Identify the significant cultural issues involved when evaluating the attractiveness of a particular location as a place for doing business.

What a culture considers to be in "good taste" in the arts, the imagery evoked by certain expressions and the symbolism of certain colors is called ________.

All of the following are true EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are dimensions developed by Hofstede for examining cultures EXCEPT ________.

The part of culture considered "good taste" in the arts is called ________.

The native languages of England and Germany are each dialects of Gaelic.

The Hofstede dimension that captures the extent to which a culture emphasizes the individual versus the group is ________.

Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan have experienced rapid economic development despite their poor education systems.

Globalization

Politics, Law, and Business Ethics

Economic Systems and Development

International Trade

Business-Government Trade Relations

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Financial Markets

International Money System

International Strategy and Organization

Analyzing International Opportunities

Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

Developing and Marketing Products

Managing International Operations

Hiring and Managing Employees

Filters

Exam 2: Cross-Cultrual Busines

When speaking of culture, people tend to ignore the concept of the nation-state.

The first step in analyzing a nation's potential for international business activity is to examine its religion.

The concept of nuclear family that prevails in much of Europe includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Wearing blue jeans and playing golf are both ________.

Arab culture considers the left hand the "________" hand.

Hinduism was the first religion to preach belief in a single God.

Because ________ share a common language and tend to share purchasing behaviors related to religious beliefs, marketing to ________ subcultures can sometimes be accomplished with a single marketing campaign.

Gestures, material objects, traditions, and concepts that represent a culture's way of life are called ________.

Which of the following refers to the process whereby cultural traits spread from one culture to another?

A subculture will, by definition, share the same language, lifestyle, values, and attitudes as the dominant culture.

Identify the significant cultural issues involved when evaluating the attractiveness of a particular location as a place for doing business.

What a culture considers to be in "good taste" in the arts, the imagery evoked by certain expressions and the symbolism of certain colors is called ________.

All of the following are true EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are dimensions developed by Hofstede for examining cultures EXCEPT ________.

The part of culture considered "good taste" in the arts is called ________.

The native languages of England and Germany are each dialects of Gaelic.

The Hofstede dimension that captures the extent to which a culture emphasizes the individual versus the group is ________.

Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan have experienced rapid economic development despite their poor education systems.

Globalization

Politics, Law, and Business Ethics

Economic Systems and Development

International Trade

Business-Government Trade Relations

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Financial Markets

International Money System

International Strategy and Organization

Analyzing International Opportunities

Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

Developing and Marketing Products

Managing International Operations

Hiring and Managing Employees

Filters

Because share a common language and tend to share purchasing behaviors related to religious beliefs, marketing to subcultures can sometimes be accomplished with a single marketing campaign.