Exam 2: Cross-Cultural Business

________ refers to socially learned traits associated with,and expected of,men or women.

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

Ethnocentricity can be defined as the ________.

A(n)________ is anything that represents a culture's way of life,including gestures,material objects,traditions,and concepts.

Nations that invest in worker training programs are usually rewarded with an increase in productivity and a rise in income.

Subcultures contribute very little to national culture and can be safely ignored when making marketing and production decisions.

Scenario: The French Government The French Government has placed many restrictions upon the use of the English language within their borders.They argue that the inflow of English movies,music,and literature is responsible for the dilution of their rich culture. -Which of the following statements,if true,strengthens their argument?

Subcultures do not exist in democratic countries with large populations.

________ tend to occupy the highest social layer in industrialized countries.

Mika finds that he has very little control over several aspects of his life.Whether his education or occupation,the few options available to him are determined by his birth.Which of the following is a characteristic of Mika's society?

________ refers to the ease with which individuals can move up or down a culture's social ladder.

Material culture often displays uneven development across a nation's industries.

Cultures isolated by topographical barriers are characterized by slower cultural change.

Subcultures mimic the values,preferences,and beliefs of dominant cultures.

Businesspeople measure material culture to determine whether a market can support production activities.

Social status is determined by family heritage,income,and occupation.

A culture with small power distance tends to be characterized by considerable inequality between superiors and subordinates.

The practice of exchanging rings at weddings,which was initially a pagan ritual,is now followed by most people across the world.Which of the following does this illustrate?

The ________ played a major role in the development of capitalism and free enterprise in nineteenth-century Europe.

Scenario: The French Government The French Government has placed many restrictions upon the use of the English language within their borders.They argue that the inflow of English movies,music,and literature is responsible for the dilution of their rich culture. -Their argument is vulnerable to criticism because ________.