Question 1

The dimensions of openness to change,self-transcendence,conservation and self-enhancement comprise the structure of the __________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Survey 
B)  Schwartz Value Survey 
C)  PESTEL model 
D)  cultural framework 
A)  Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Survey 
B)  Schwartz Value Survey 
C)  PESTEL model 
D)  cultural framework B

Question 2

The model which employs a set of cultural values and practices to measure national culture related to organizational effectiveness is known as the _________________ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Geert 
B)  Schwartz 
C)  Globe 
D)  SWOT 
A)  Geert 
B)  Schwartz 
C)  Globe 
D)  SWOT C

Question 3

Two countries which exhibit similar tendencies across all of Hofstede's dimensions are ______________ and __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the U.S., the UK. 
B)  China, Mexico 
C)  Israel, Australia 
D)  Jordan, Poland 
A)  the U.S., the UK. 
B)  China, Mexico 
C)  Israel, Australia 
D)  Jordan, Poland A

Question 4

Several researchers have applied the Schwartz Value Survey to assist in ____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing market segmentation and advertising strategy 
B)  changing a country's cultural preferences 
C)  explaining the differences between masculine and feminine behavior 
D)  examining the collective cultures of various countries 
A)  developing market segmentation and advertising strategy 
B)  changing a country's cultural preferences 
C)  explaining the differences between masculine and feminine behavior 
D)  examining the collective cultures of various countries

Question 5

Yasmine is experiencing difficulties with her new boss,who hails from Brazil and has just moved to the corporate headquarters in Toronto.Not only does he consistently show up for meetings 30 minutes late,but in conversing with her,he insists on standing quite close to her.She feels disrespected.The relationship challenges faced by these two stem from ____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  surface culture 
B)  deep culture 
C)  tangible culture 
D)  similar cultural perspectives 
A)  surface culture 
B)  deep culture 
C)  tangible culture 
D)  similar cultural perspectives

Question 6

Cultural diversity can exist between regions,nations,states,and cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Chuppies are far less likely than others in their age class to save a large share of their income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The concept that people from a given nation share common behavioral patterns that are distinct from other nations references _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  national behavior 
B)  national character 
C)  surface culture 
D)  cultural framework 
A)  national behavior 
B)  national character 
C)  surface culture 
D)  cultural framework

Question 9

In Hong Kong,children are raised to be obedient and to honor their parents.In the corporate world here,subordinates rarely confront or contradict their superiors.This profile suggests that Hong Kong has a ____________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  low power distance 
B)  masculine 
C)  high power distance 
D)  low uncertainty avoidance 
A)  low power distance 
B)  masculine 
C)  high power distance 
D)  low uncertainty avoidance

Question 10

The Chinese market is very similar to the European Union in terms of regional differences in culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ignoring cultural differences between countries has been cited as one of the causes of many business failures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A collective programming of the mind that distinguishes the members of one group or people from another defines _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnicity 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  national value systems 
D)  culture 
A)  ethnicity 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  national value systems 
D)  culture

Question 13

The GLOBE model suggests that ____________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selected aspects of cultural practices will account for the economic competitiveness of nations 
B)  the economic competitiveness of nations cannot be accounted for by cultural practices 
C)  American leadership and organization represents the optimum platform for successful businesses 
D)  attributes defining a culture cannot predict leadership styles or organizational practices 
A)  selected aspects of cultural practices will account for the economic competitiveness of nations 
B)  the economic competitiveness of nations cannot be accounted for by cultural practices 
C)  American leadership and organization represents the optimum platform for successful businesses 
D)  attributes defining a culture cannot predict leadership styles or organizational practices

Question 14

Japanese professional women represent a rapidly growing consumer segment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

National character is a helpful tool in explaining individual consumer behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One advantage of the Schwartz Value Survey is that it can measure individual value differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A 'yes' voiced by a Canadian executive during a negotiation means that she accepts the terms offered.A 'yes' voiced by a Chinese executive implies that the terms will be duly considered,or alternately,will be declined at a later date when face for his colleagues can be saved.This difference in verbal meaning derives from the unspoken impact of _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  context 
B)  power distance 
C)  body language 
D)  time orientation 
A)  context 
B)  power distance 
C)  body language 
D)  time orientation

Question 18

The major challenges faced by the Vitro-Corning alliance were related to ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross cultural issues 
B)  NAFTA trade restrictions 
C)  lack of experience with global joint ventures 
D)  differences in customer orientation 
A)  cross cultural issues 
B)  NAFTA trade restrictions 
C)  lack of experience with global joint ventures 
D)  differences in customer orientation

Question 19

Hofstede has identified 5 dimensions of culture which consist of __________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity and universality 
B)  power distance, specificity, individualism, masculinity and universality 
C)  power distance, specificity, collectivism, masculinity and femininity 
D)  power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity and time-orientation 
A)  power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity and universality 
B)  power distance, specificity, individualism, masculinity and universality 
C)  power distance, specificity, collectivism, masculinity and femininity 
D)  power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity and time-orientation

Question 20

D'Argens,Montesquieu and Rousseau were among the philosophers that debated ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the nature of a country's national character 
B)  the framework for defining global cultures 
C)  the tangible aspects of culture 
D)  the role of subcultures 
A)  the nature of a country's national character 
B)  the framework for defining global cultures 
C)  the tangible aspects of culture 
D)  the role of subcultures

The dimensions of openness to change,self-transcendence,conservation and self-enhancement comprise the structure of the __________________________.

The model which employs a set of cultural values and practices to measure national culture related to organizational effectiveness is known as the _________________ model.

Two countries which exhibit similar tendencies across all of Hofstede's dimensions are and ____.

Several researchers have applied the Schwartz Value Survey to assist in ____________________________________.

Cultural diversity can exist between regions,nations,states,and cities.

Chuppies are far less likely than others in their age class to save a large share of their income.

The concept that people from a given nation share common behavioral patterns that are distinct from other nations references _______________________.

In Hong Kong,children are raised to be obedient and to honor their parents.In the corporate world here,subordinates rarely confront or contradict their superiors.This profile suggests that Hong Kong has a ____________ culture.

The Chinese market is very similar to the European Union in terms of regional differences in culture.

Ignoring cultural differences between countries has been cited as one of the causes of many business failures.

A collective programming of the mind that distinguishes the members of one group or people from another defines _____________________.

The GLOBE model suggests that ____________________________________________.

Japanese professional women represent a rapidly growing consumer segment.

National character is a helpful tool in explaining individual consumer behavior.

One advantage of the Schwartz Value Survey is that it can measure individual value differences.

The major challenges faced by the Vitro-Corning alliance were related to ______________________.

Hofstede has identified 5 dimensions of culture which consist of __________________________________________________.

D'Argens,Montesquieu and Rousseau were among the philosophers that debated ___________________________.

Understanding Global Markets and Marketing

Assessing the Global Marketing Environmentthe Global Economy and Technology

Analyzing Political and Legal Environments

Integrating Global, Regional, and National Markets

Conducting Marketing Research

Selecting International Markets

Entering Global Markets

Segmenting, Targeting, and Positioning for Global Markets

Developing Global Products and Brands

Setting Global Prices

Global Placement and Distribution Channels

Launching Global Communication and Advertising

Using Social Media for Global Marketing

Designing and Controlling Global Marketing Systems

Defining Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in the International Marketplace

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Exam 3: Evaluating Cultural and Social Environments

The dimensions of openness to change,self-transcendence,conservation and self-enhancement comprise the structure of the __________________________.

The model which employs a set of cultural values and practices to measure national culture related to organizational effectiveness is known as the _________________ model.

Two countries which exhibit similar tendencies across all of Hofstede's dimensions are ______________ and __________________.

Several researchers have applied the Schwartz Value Survey to assist in ____________________________________.

Cultural diversity can exist between regions,nations,states,and cities.

Chuppies are far less likely than others in their age class to save a large share of their income.

The concept that people from a given nation share common behavioral patterns that are distinct from other nations references _______________________.

In Hong Kong,children are raised to be obedient and to honor their parents.In the corporate world here,subordinates rarely confront or contradict their superiors.This profile suggests that Hong Kong has a ____________ culture.

The Chinese market is very similar to the European Union in terms of regional differences in culture.

Ignoring cultural differences between countries has been cited as one of the causes of many business failures.

A collective programming of the mind that distinguishes the members of one group or people from another defines _____________________.

The GLOBE model suggests that ____________________________________________.

Japanese professional women represent a rapidly growing consumer segment.

National character is a helpful tool in explaining individual consumer behavior.

One advantage of the Schwartz Value Survey is that it can measure individual value differences.

The major challenges faced by the Vitro-Corning alliance were related to ______________________.

Hofstede has identified 5 dimensions of culture which consist of __________________________________________________.

D'Argens,Montesquieu and Rousseau were among the philosophers that debated ___________________________.

Understanding Global Markets and Marketing

Assessing the Global Marketing Environmentthe Global Economy and Technology

Analyzing Political and Legal Environments

Integrating Global, Regional, and National Markets

Conducting Marketing Research

Selecting International Markets

Entering Global Markets

Segmenting, Targeting, and Positioning for Global Markets

Developing Global Products and Brands

Setting Global Prices

Global Placement and Distribution Channels

Launching Global Communication and Advertising

Using Social Media for Global Marketing

Designing and Controlling Global Marketing Systems

Defining Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in the International Marketplace

Filters

Two countries which exhibit similar tendencies across all of Hofstede's dimensions are and ____.