Question 1

Describe the term culture.Is culture one thing or are there many dimensions to culture?

Accepted Answer

Culture is acquired knowledge that people use to interpret, experience, and generate social behavior. Culture also has the characteristics of being learned, shared, transgenerational, symbolic, patterned, and adaptive. There are many dimensions of cultural diversity including centralized vs. decentralized decision making, safety vs. risk, individual reward vs. group rewards, informal vs. formal procedures, high vs. low organizational loyalty, and so on.

Question 2

The word culture comes from the Latin cultura, which is related to cult or worship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Countries in which people blindly obey the orders of their superiors have a high:

Accepted Answer

A) Uncertainty avoidance 
B) Masculinity index 
C) Power distance 
D) Individualism index 
A) Uncertainty avoidance 
B) Masculinity index 
C) Power distance 
D) Individualism index C

Question 4

Paternalism, measured by a manager's involvement in both personal and off-the-job problems of subordinates is very important in:

Accepted Answer

A) The United States 
B) Australia 
C) Japan 
D) France 
A) The United States 
B) Australia 
C) Japan 
D) France

Question 5

Masculinity is defined by Hofstede as "a situation in which the dominant values in society are success, money, and things."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate values profile of successful U.S.managers?

Accepted Answer

A) High moral orientation, highly individualistic, and a strong focus on organization compliance and competence 
B) Highly pragmatic, highly individualistic, and strong achievement and competence orientation 
C) Highly pragmatic; high achievement and competence orientation; an emphasis on profit maximization, organizational efficiency, and high productivity 
D) Highly pragmatic, strong emphasis on size and growth, and high value on competence and achievement 
A) High moral orientation, highly individualistic, and a strong focus on organization compliance and competence 
B) Highly pragmatic, highly individualistic, and strong achievement and competence orientation 
C) Highly pragmatic; high achievement and competence orientation; an emphasis on profit maximization, organizational efficiency, and high productivity 
D) Highly pragmatic, strong emphasis on size and growth, and high value on competence and achievement

Question 7

If cultural norms do not give employees bonuses or commissions as a form of recognition, it means that the culture:

Accepted Answer

A) Encourages stability 
B) Is informal 
C) Is high on organizational loyalty 
D) Frowns upon individual rewards 
A) Encourages stability 
B) Is informal 
C) Is high on organizational loyalty 
D) Frowns upon individual rewards

Question 8

_____ is acquired knowledge that people use to interpret, experience, and generate social behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Edification 
B) Culture 
C) Symbol 
D) Cognition 
A) Edification 
B) Culture 
C) Symbol 
D) Cognition

Question 9

Which of the following questions is not included in the specific objectives of the GLOBE project?

Accepted Answer

A) Are there leader behaviors, attributes, and organizational practices that are accepted and effective in only some cultures? 
B) What is the effect of violating cultural norms that are relevant to leadership and organizational practices? 
C) What is the relative standing of each of the cultures studied on each of the nine core dimensions of culture? 
D) How do attributes of societal and organizational cultures affect the behaviors of lower-level workers in an organization? 
A) Are there leader behaviors, attributes, and organizational practices that are accepted and effective in only some cultures? 
B) What is the effect of violating cultural norms that are relevant to leadership and organizational practices? 
C) What is the relative standing of each of the cultures studied on each of the nine core dimensions of culture? 
D) How do attributes of societal and organizational cultures affect the behaviors of lower-level workers in an organization?

Question 10

Confucianism, associated with China, does not emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A) Respect for authority 
B) Balance 
C) Harmony 
D) Profit 
A) Respect for authority 
B) Balance 
C) Harmony 
D) Profit

Question 11

Although culture is an important variable in understanding international management, it falls well short of affecting how people think and behave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Japanese firms tend to have a culture of deference which is supported by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) the unwillingness of workers to report problems to their superiors 
B) the unwillingness of workers to question their superiors 
C) the unwillingness of workers to challenge what has been decided 
D) the unwillingness of workers to be loyal to the firm 
A) the unwillingness of workers to report problems to their superiors 
B) the unwillingness of workers to question their superiors 
C) the unwillingness of workers to challenge what has been decided 
D) the unwillingness of workers to be loyal to the firm

Question 13

According to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers place a high value on the tactful acquisition of influence and regard for others.

Accepted Answer

A) Chinese 
B) German 
C) French 
D) U.S. 
A) Chinese 
B) German 
C) French 
D) U.S.

Question 14

_____ is the belief that circumstances dictate how ideas and practices should be applied.

Accepted Answer

A) Universalism 
B) Individualism 
C) Communitarianism 
D) Particularism 
A) Universalism 
B) Individualism 
C) Communitarianism 
D) Particularism

Question 15

A major dimension in the study of culture is values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Societal collectivism refers to the degree to which:

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals express pride, loyalty and cohesiveness in their organizations or families 
B) Individuals in organizations or societies encourage and reward individuals for being fair 
C) Organizational and societal institutional practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action 
D) Individuals in organizations or societies are confrontational 
A) Individuals express pride, loyalty and cohesiveness in their organizations or families 
B) Individuals in organizations or societies encourage and reward individuals for being fair 
C) Organizational and societal institutional practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action 
D) Individuals in organizations or societies are confrontational

Question 17

Culturally, a German can be expected to have a _____ handshake.

Accepted Answer

A) Gentle 
B) Light and quick 
C) Brusque and firm 
D) Long and involved 
A) Gentle 
B) Light and quick 
C) Brusque and firm 
D) Long and involved

Question 18

An achievement culture is a culture in which status is attributed based on who or what a person is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cultures with a high masculinity index tend to favor earnings, advancement, and challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nations that are collectivist in their approach tend to be characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) Large power distance and low individualism 
B) Low power distance and high individualism 
C) Small power distance and weak uncertainty avoidance 
D) Large power distance and weak uncertainty avoidance 
A) Large power distance and low individualism 
B) Low power distance and high individualism 
C) Small power distance and weak uncertainty avoidance 
D) Large power distance and weak uncertainty avoidance

Describe the term culture.Is culture one thing or are there many dimensions to culture?

The word culture comes from the Latin cultura, which is related to cult or worship.

Countries in which people blindly obey the orders of their superiors have a high:

Paternalism, measured by a manager's involvement in both personal and off-the-job problems of subordinates is very important in:

Masculinity is defined by Hofstede as "a situation in which the dominant values in society are success, money, and things."

Which of the following is an accurate values profile of successful U.S.managers?

If cultural norms do not give employees bonuses or commissions as a form of recognition, it means that the culture:

_____ is acquired knowledge that people use to interpret, experience, and generate social behavior.

Which of the following questions is not included in the specific objectives of the GLOBE project?

Confucianism, associated with China, does not emphasize:

Although culture is an important variable in understanding international management, it falls well short of affecting how people think and behave.

Japanese firms tend to have a culture of deference which is supported by all of the following except:

According to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers place a high value on the tactful acquisition of influence and regard for others.

_____ is the belief that circumstances dictate how ideas and practices should be applied.

A major dimension in the study of culture is values.

Societal collectivism refers to the degree to which:

Culturally, a German can be expected to have a _____ handshake.

An achievement culture is a culture in which status is attributed based on who or what a person is.

Cultures with a high masculinity index tend to favor earnings, advancement, and challenge.

Nations that are collectivist in their approach tend to be characterized by:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 4: The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Describe the term culture.Is culture one thing or are there many dimensions to culture?

The word culture comes from the Latin cultura, which is related to cult or worship.

Countries in which people blindly obey the orders of their superiors have a high:

Paternalism, measured by a manager's involvement in both personal and off-the-job problems of subordinates is very important in:

Masculinity is defined by Hofstede as "a situation in which the dominant values in society are success, money, and things."

Which of the following is an accurate values profile of successful U.S.managers?

If cultural norms do not give employees bonuses or commissions as a form of recognition, it means that the culture:

_____ is acquired knowledge that people use to interpret, experience, and generate social behavior.

Which of the following questions is not included in the specific objectives of the GLOBE project?

Confucianism, associated with China, does not emphasize:

Although culture is an important variable in understanding international management, it falls well short of affecting how people think and behave.

Japanese firms tend to have a culture of deference which is supported by all of the following except:

According to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers place a high value on the tactful acquisition of influence and regard for others.

_____ is the belief that circumstances dictate how ideas and practices should be applied.

A major dimension in the study of culture is values.

Societal collectivism refers to the degree to which:

Culturally, a German can be expected to have a _____ handshake.

An achievement culture is a culture in which status is attributed based on who or what a person is.

Cultures with a high masculinity index tend to favor earnings, advancement, and challenge.

Nations that are collectivist in their approach tend to be characterized by:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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