Question 1

Religion is confined to national political boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture with ________ values security and places its faith in strong systems of rules and procedures in society.

Accepted Answer

A) large uncertainty avoidance 
B) low power distance 
C) short-term orientation 
D) high individualism 
A) large uncertainty avoidance 
B) low power distance 
C) short-term orientation 
D) high individualism

Question 3

Explain the concept of culture.Why is it important to avoid ethnocentricity and gain cultural literacy?

Accepted Answer

Culture is the set of values,beliefs,rul

Question 4

The cultural component that deals with elements of imagery and symbolism is known as material culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the two types of family groups? Why does the family play an important role in affecting business activities across the world?

Accepted Answer

There are two different types of family

Question 6

Frankfurter Friday
Betty Cleveland is the vice president of Frankfurter Friday,a highly successful hot dog joint in Oceania.Her company decides to expand to Asia and identifies China as the ideal market.Before she leaves for China,she studies their culture extensively and discovers that the number four is considered extremely unlucky,that not everybody is fluent in China's official language-Mandarin-and that punctuality is a highly valued trait in the country.
-Against Betty's judgment,her boss decides to market Frankfurter's beef sausages in the town of Xunagshi,believing that it would rake in a huge profit.Which of the following,if true,would prove that her boss's decision is a bad one?

Accepted Answer

A) There are very few vegetarians in Xunagshi. 
B) Due to their exposure to the Western culture,the youth of Xunagshi is more open to fast food than the town elders. 
C) The traditional dishes of Xunagshi are more expensive than the beef sausages. 
D) Xunagshi has a large Hindu population,all of whom are forbidden from eating beef. 
A) There are very few vegetarians in Xunagshi. 
B) Due to their exposure to the Western culture,the youth of Xunagshi is more open to fast food than the town elders. 
C) The traditional dishes of Xunagshi are more expensive than the beef sausages. 
D) Xunagshi has a large Hindu population,all of whom are forbidden from eating beef.

Question 7

How can a nation's topography affect the existence of subcultures?

Accepted Answer

All the physical features that character

Question 8

Brain drain is the departure of highly educated people from one profession,geographic region,or nation to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The practice by which managers and other employees find jobs within their own companies for relatives is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ethnocentricism 
B) enculturation 
C) nepotism 
D) stratification 
A) ethnocentricism 
B) enculturation 
C) nepotism 
D) stratification

Question 10

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture that scores low on ________ is characterized by individual stability and reputation,fulfilling social obligations,and reciprocation of greetings and gifts.

Accepted Answer

A) collectivism 
B) uncertainty avoidance 
C) long-term orientation 
D) feminity 
A) collectivism 
B) uncertainty avoidance 
C) long-term orientation 
D) feminity

Question 11

Which of the following is the most common form of social stratification in the world today?

Accepted Answer

A) racial segregation 
B) class system 
C) gender-based division 
D) language-based stratification 
A) racial segregation 
B) class system 
C) gender-based division 
D) language-based stratification

Question 12

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

A) most restaurants still display their menu cards in French 
B) they fail to take other social and cultural factors into account 
C) they do not distinguish between movies made by studios in England and movies made in Hollywood 
D) no other country screens French movies or star French actors 
A) most restaurants still display their menu cards in French 
B) they fail to take other social and cultural factors into account 
C) they do not distinguish between movies made by studios in England and movies made in Hollywood 
D) no other country screens French movies or star French actors

Question 13

Frankfurter Friday
Betty Cleveland is the vice president of Frankfurter Friday,a highly successful hot dog joint in Oceania.Her company decides to expand to Asia and identifies China as the ideal market.Before she leaves for China,she studies their culture extensively and discovers that the number four is considered extremely unlucky,that not everybody is fluent in China's official language-Mandarin-and that punctuality is a highly valued trait in the country.
-When selecting employees to help her establish their chain in China,she decides not to transfer Craig,as he believes that the people of China are less competent and skilled than the people of his country.What trait does Craig display?

Accepted Answer

A) individualism 
B) imperialism 
C) ethnocentricism 
D) collectivism 
A) individualism 
B) imperialism 
C) ethnocentricism 
D) collectivism

Question 14

A culture's values tend to become more flexible over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Bob is a journalist who intends to spend the next five months exploring Konesia.In order to be able to fit in with the locals,he studies their culture in detail.He familiarizes himself with their tastes and preferences,takes note of their taboos,and memorizes many of their sayings and phrases.Which of the following terms best describes his actions?

Accepted Answer

A) material culture 
B) popular culture 
C) cultural imperialism 
D) cultural literacy 
A) material culture 
B) popular culture 
C) cultural imperialism 
D) cultural literacy

Question 16

Distinguish between attitudes and values.How do cultures differ in their attitudes toward cultural change?

Accepted Answer

Ideas,beliefs,and customs to which peopl

Question 17

A nation's cultural boundaries do not always correspond with its political boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Frankfurter Friday
Betty Cleveland is the vice president of Frankfurter Friday,a highly successful hot dog joint in Oceania.Her company decides to expand to Asia and identifies China as the ideal market.Before she leaves for China,she studies their culture extensively and discovers that the number four is considered extremely unlucky,that not everybody is fluent in China's official language-Mandarin-and that punctuality is a highly valued trait in the country.
-Betty notices that organizations in China tend to be hierarchical with power derived from prestige and force.Which of the following statements is consistent with her observation?

Accepted Answer

A) Chinese society considers caste system and class system a myth. 
B) Chinese men are subordinate to Chinese women. 
C) China scores high on the power distance dimension. 
D) China owes its success to its individualistic society. 
A) Chinese society considers caste system and class system a myth. 
B) Chinese men are subordinate to Chinese women. 
C) China scores high on the power distance dimension. 
D) China owes its success to its individualistic society.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) social structure 
B) social status 
C) cultural baggage 
D) cultural trait 
A) social structure 
B) social status 
C) cultural baggage 
D) cultural trait

Question 20

Subcultures do not exist in democratic countries with large populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Religion is confined to national political boundaries.

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture with ________ values security and places its faith in strong systems of rules and procedures in society.

Explain the concept of culture.Why is it important to avoid ethnocentricity and gain cultural literacy?

The cultural component that deals with elements of imagery and symbolism is known as material culture.

What are the two types of family groups? Why does the family play an important role in affecting business activities across the world?

How can a nation's topography affect the existence of subcultures?

Brain drain is the departure of highly educated people from one profession,geographic region,or nation to another.

The practice by which managers and other employees find jobs within their own companies for relatives is known as ________.

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture that scores low on ________ is characterized by individual stability and reputation,fulfilling social obligations,and reciprocation of greetings and gifts.

Which of the following is the most common form of social stratification in the world today?

A culture's values tend to become more flexible over time.

Distinguish between attitudes and values.How do cultures differ in their attitudes toward cultural change?

A nation's cultural boundaries do not always correspond with its political boundaries.

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

Subcultures do not exist in democratic countries with large populations.

Globalization

Political Economy and Ethics

Economic Development of Nations

International Trade Theory

Political Economy of Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Financial Markets

International Monetary System

International Strategy and Organization

Analyzing International Opportunities

Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

Developing and Marketing Products

Managing International Operations

Hiring and Managing Employees

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Exam 2: Cross-Cultural Business

Religion is confined to national political boundaries.

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture with ________ values security and places its faith in strong systems of rules and procedures in society.

Explain the concept of culture.Why is it important to avoid ethnocentricity and gain cultural literacy?

The cultural component that deals with elements of imagery and symbolism is known as material culture.

What are the two types of family groups? Why does the family play an important role in affecting business activities across the world?

How can a nation's topography affect the existence of subcultures?

Brain drain is the departure of highly educated people from one profession,geographic region,or nation to another.

The practice by which managers and other employees find jobs within their own companies for relatives is known as ________.

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture that scores low on ________ is characterized by individual stability and reputation,fulfilling social obligations,and reciprocation of greetings and gifts.

Which of the following is the most common form of social stratification in the world today?

A culture's values tend to become more flexible over time.

Distinguish between attitudes and values.How do cultures differ in their attitudes toward cultural change?

A nation's cultural boundaries do not always correspond with its political boundaries.

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

Subcultures do not exist in democratic countries with large populations.

Globalization

Political Economy and Ethics

Economic Development of Nations

International Trade Theory

Political Economy of Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Financial Markets

International Monetary 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