Question 1

Islamic Law is based on the Koran

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  true

Question 2

Major Japanese firms have company unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In a dispute between Greece and Korea the law is that the suit must be heard

Accepted Answer

A) In Greece 
B) In Korea 
C) In a third country 
D) None of the above 
A) In Greece 
B) In Korea 
C) In a third country 
D) None of the above D

Question 4

In low-context cultures it is next to impossible to fire an agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Code law is practiced in France.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In high-context cultures both the firm that brings a suit and the firm that is being sued can lose face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Financial reports are objective statements about a company's performance and are,therefore,culture-neutral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lifetime employment emphasizes individual achievements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

With the spread of satellites and television,product modifications for other countries are no longer necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) All members of the United Nations have signed laws regulating trademarks. 
B) Trademarks are considered important by countries that cherish group belonging. 
C) Since intellectual property rights are regulated by international law,companies cannot negotiate special agreements in this area. 
D) Some cultures reject the notion of protection for trademarks and copyrights. 
A) All members of the United Nations have signed laws regulating trademarks. 
B) Trademarks are considered important by countries that cherish group belonging. 
C) Since intellectual property rights are regulated by international law,companies cannot negotiate special agreements in this area. 
D) Some cultures reject the notion of protection for trademarks and copyrights.

Question 11

The best thing for an international manager to do is to call in a lawyer from headquarters for all disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If your boss came to you and asked you about the feasibility of implementing an equal opportunity/affirmative action program in Japan,how would you respond?

Accepted Answer

Implementing an equal opportunity/affirm

Question 13

"Accidents can be prevented" best describes the attitude of people from

Accepted Answer

A) Islamic cultures 
B) High-context-cultures 
C) Latin cultures 
D) Western cultures 
A) Islamic cultures 
B) High-context-cultures 
C) Latin cultures 
D) Western cultures

Question 14

Identify the major legal systems and briefly discuss their origins and how they function.

Accepted Answer

The major legal systems in the world inc

Question 15

It is difficult to get rid of an agent in a country that

Accepted Answer

A) Practices common law 
B) Believes in detailed contracts 
C) Is high-context 
D) Emphasizes the rights of the individual 
A) Practices common law 
B) Believes in detailed contracts 
C) Is high-context 
D) Emphasizes the rights of the individual

Question 16

Germany uses codetermination in labor-management relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The job search process has become the same for most multinational firms. 
B) In the United States a job applicant prepares a resume and a cover letter highlighting his/her expertise.. 
C) In high-context cultures it is crucial that the job applicant comes across as assertive and action-oriented. 
D) The industrialized countries agree on the standards for resumes and cover letters. 
A) The job search process has become the same for most multinational firms. 
B) In the United States a job applicant prepares a resume and a cover letter highlighting his/her expertise.. 
C) In high-context cultures it is crucial that the job applicant comes across as assertive and action-oriented. 
D) The industrialized countries agree on the standards for resumes and cover letters.

Question 18

Islamic law is

Accepted Answer

A) Secular law 
B) Based on the Qur'an 
C) Well adapted to international business 
D) Similar to code law. 
A) Secular law 
B) Based on the Qur'an 
C) Well adapted to international business 
D) Similar to code law.

Question 19

High-context cultures have a tendency to pass vigorous safety rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

International managers need an understanding of legal issues so they can

Accepted Answer

A) Represent their firms in a foreign court. 
B) Communicate with their customers and employees without violating the local laws 
C) Save their company legal fees after disputes have arisen. 
D) All of the above 
A) Represent their firms in a foreign court. 
B) Communicate with their customers and employees without violating the local laws 
C) Save their company legal fees after disputes have arisen. 
D) All of the above

Islamic Law is based on the Koran

Major Japanese firms have company unions.

In a dispute between Greece and Korea the law is that the suit must be heard

In low-context cultures it is next to impossible to fire an agent.

Code law is practiced in France.

In high-context cultures both the firm that brings a suit and the firm that is being sued can lose face.

Financial reports are objective statements about a company's performance and are,therefore,culture-neutral.

Lifetime employment emphasizes individual achievements.

With the spread of satellites and television,product modifications for other countries are no longer necessary.

Which of the following statements is true?

The best thing for an international manager to do is to call in a lawyer from headquarters for all disputes.

If your boss came to you and asked you about the feasibility of implementing an equal opportunity/affirmative action program in Japan,how would you respond?

"Accidents can be prevented" best describes the attitude of people from

Identify the major legal systems and briefly discuss their origins and how they function.

It is difficult to get rid of an agent in a country that

Germany uses codetermination in labor-management relations.

Which of the following is true?

Islamic law is

High-context cultures have a tendency to pass vigorous safety rules.

International managers need an understanding of legal issues so they can

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Exam 10: Legal and Governmental Considerations in Intercultural Business Communication

Islamic Law is based on the Koran

Major Japanese firms have company unions.

In a dispute between Greece and Korea the law is that the suit must be heard

In low-context cultures it is next to impossible to fire an agent.

Code law is practiced in France.

In high-context cultures both the firm that brings a suit and the firm that is being sued can lose face.

Financial reports are objective statements about a company's performance and are,therefore,culture-neutral.

Lifetime employment emphasizes individual achievements.

With the spread of satellites and television,product modifications for other countries are no longer necessary.

Which of the following statements is true?

The best thing for an international manager to do is to call in a lawyer from headquarters for all disputes.

If your boss came to you and asked you about the feasibility of implementing an equal opportunity/affirmative action program in Japan,how would you respond?

"Accidents can be prevented" best describes the attitude of people from

Identify the major legal systems and briefly discuss their origins and how they function.

It is difficult to get rid of an agent in a country that

Germany uses codetermination in labor-management relations.

Which of the following is true?

Islamic law is

High-context cultures have a tendency to pass vigorous safety rules.

International managers need an understanding of legal issues so they can

Culture and Communication

The Role of Language in Intercultural Business Communication

Getting to Know Another Culture

The Self and Croups

Organizing Messages to Other Cultures

Nonverbal Language in Intercultural Communication

Cultural Rules for Establishing Relationships

Information, Decisions, and Solutions

Intercultural Negotiation Teams

The Influence of Business Structures and Corporate Culture on Intercultural Business Communication

Intercultural Dynamics in the International Company

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