Question 1

A widely successful strategy for introducing change into a foreign country is to introduce many changes simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Most cultural variables are universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The specific learned norms based on attitudes,values,and beliefs of a group of people are known as ethnology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In collectivist cultures based on kinship,security and social needs are met more effectively in the workplace than at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

English-speaking peoples account for a larger portion of global output than people who speak any other language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a short essay,describe the various affiliations upon which a person's status can be based and discuss how social stratification affects such business functions as marketing and employment practices.

Accepted Answer

a.A person's status is partly determined

Question 7

All of the following are international business translation problems EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  All written work requires back translation in order to be understood in a second language. 
B)  Because languages and the common meaning of words are constantly evolving, the intended meaning of a word may be different from what the listener or reader understands. 
C)  Some words in one language simply don't have a direct translation into another language. 
D)  Words mean different things in different contexts, thus the wrong context may be translated. 
A)  All written work requires back translation in order to be understood in a second language. 
B)  Because languages and the common meaning of words are constantly evolving, the intended meaning of a word may be different from what the listener or reader understands. 
C)  Some words in one language simply don't have a direct translation into another language. 
D)  Words mean different things in different contexts, thus the wrong context may be translated.

Question 8

A culture that prefers to first settle general principles rather than small issues is most accurately characterized as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  idealist 
B)  polychronic 
C)  high-context 
D)  pragmatist 
A)  idealist 
B)  polychronic 
C)  high-context 
D)  pragmatist

Question 9

The more closed a society is,the more important ________ group membership is.

Accepted Answer

A)  acquired 
B)  age-based 
C)  education 
D)  ascribed 
A)  acquired 
B)  age-based 
C)  education 
D)  ascribed

Question 10

Ethnocentric firms typically use the same business practices in all cultures and markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a reason for global companies to NOT take religious beliefs into account?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion has an impact on almost every business function. 
B)  A company could get in trouble with local religious authorities. 
C)  A manager's religious training should be implemented in the company he/she manages. 
D)  Religion may influence consumer behavior. 
A)  Religion has an impact on almost every business function. 
B)  A company could get in trouble with local religious authorities. 
C)  A manager's religious training should be implemented in the company he/she manages. 
D)  Religion may influence consumer behavior.

Question 12

Ethnocentrism in international business refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  study of group ethics and approaches to corporate social responsibility 
B)  comparison of the Protestant ethic with other religious views 
C)  belief that what works best at home should work best everywhere 
D)  ethnic segmentation of marketing programs within countries 
A)  study of group ethics and approaches to corporate social responsibility 
B)  comparison of the Protestant ethic with other religious views 
C)  belief that what works best at home should work best everywhere 
D)  ethnic segmentation of marketing programs within countries

Question 13

Organizing work differently to improve productivity will likely fail ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  if the work force has a low tolerance for authoritarianism 
B)  if workers participate in planning the improvement 
C)  unless changes are compatible to competitor's practices 
D)  if changes interfere with strongly held value systems 
A)  if the work force has a low tolerance for authoritarianism 
B)  if workers participate in planning the improvement 
C)  unless changes are compatible to competitor's practices 
D)  if changes interfere with strongly held value systems

Question 14

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical space between people during communication 
B)  time it takes people to adjust to the language, traditions, and norms of a foreign culture 
C)  degree to which countries differ on cultural dimensions 
D)  preferred relationship between superiors and subordinates in a given culture 
A)  physical space between people during communication 
B)  time it takes people to adjust to the language, traditions, and norms of a foreign culture 
C)  degree to which countries differ on cultural dimensions 
D)  preferred relationship between superiors and subordinates in a given culture

Question 15

What is the difference between a monochronic and polychronic culture? How do such cultural differences affect business practices for international firms?

Accepted Answer

Cultures such as those in Northern Europ

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an acquired group membership?

Accepted Answer

A)  national origin 
B)  religion 
C)  gender 
D)  race 
A)  national origin 
B)  religion 
C)  gender 
D)  race

Question 17

A firm that concentrates on national cultural differences in terms of averages is more likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  underestimate market demands 
B)  increase political risks 
C)  seek cultural collision 
D)  overlook outliers 
A)  underestimate market demands 
B)  increase political risks 
C)  seek cultural collision 
D)  overlook outliers

Question 18

U.S.companies monopolize much of the international entertainment media,which largely portrays U.S.products and lifestyles as glamorous and appealing.This situation would most likely be used as an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the stronger work ethic typical of developed countries 
B)  the spread of high-context cultures 
C)  cultural fragmentation 
D)  cultural imperialism 
A)  the stronger work ethic typical of developed countries 
B)  the spread of high-context cultures 
C)  cultural fragmentation 
D)  cultural imperialism

Question 19

Assume a U.S.firm plans to expand into Mexico,Germany,or Japan.Its executives are traveling to each country to meet with local businesspeople in the decision-making process.Which of the following would be LEAST beneficial when the executives make a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  requesting a translator with technical vocabulary knowledge 
B)  simplifying vocabulary and terminology for the audience 
C)  conducting back translations for written work 
D)  avoiding repetition to prevent boredom 
A)  requesting a translator with technical vocabulary knowledge 
B)  simplifying vocabulary and terminology for the audience 
C)  conducting back translations for written work 
D)  avoiding repetition to prevent boredom

Question 20

Change agents intentionally cause or accelerate social and cultural change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A widely successful strategy for introducing change into a foreign country is to introduce many changes simultaneously.

Most cultural variables are universal.

The specific learned norms based on attitudes,values,and beliefs of a group of people are known as ethnology.

In collectivist cultures based on kinship,security and social needs are met more effectively in the workplace than at home.

English-speaking peoples account for a larger portion of global output than people who speak any other language.

In a short essay,describe the various affiliations upon which a person's status can be based and discuss how social stratification affects such business functions as marketing and employment practices.

All of the following are international business translation problems EXCEPT which of the following?

A culture that prefers to first settle general principles rather than small issues is most accurately characterized as ________.

The more closed a society is,the more important ________ group membership is.

Ethnocentric firms typically use the same business practices in all cultures and markets.

Which of the following is a reason for global companies to NOT take religious beliefs into account?

Ethnocentrism in international business refers to the ________.

Organizing work differently to improve productivity will likely fail ________.

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

What is the difference between a monochronic and polychronic culture? How do such cultural differences affect business practices for international firms?

Which of the following is an example of an acquired group membership?

A firm that concentrates on national cultural differences in terms of averages is more likely to ________.

U.S.companies monopolize much of the international entertainment media,which largely portrays U.S.products and lifestyles as glamorous and appealing.This situation would most likely be used as an example of ________.

Assume a U.S.firm plans to expand into Mexico,Germany,or Japan.Its executives are traveling to each country to meet with local businesspeople in the decision-making process.Which of the following would be LEAST beneficial when the executives make a presentation?

Change agents intentionally cause or accelerate social and cultural change.

Globalization and International Business

The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business

The Economic Environments Facing Businesses

International Trade and Factor-Mobility Theory

Governmental Influence on Trade

Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements

Global Foreign-Exchange Markets

The Determination of Exchange Rates

Global Capital Markets

Globalization and Society

The Strategy of International Business

Country Evaluation and Selection

Export and Import

Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies

The Organization of International Business

Marketing Globally

Global Manufacturing and Supply-Chain Management

International Accounting and Finance Issues

International Human Resource Management

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Exam 2: The Cultural Environments Facing Business

A widely successful strategy for introducing change into a foreign country is to introduce many changes simultaneously.

Most cultural variables are universal.

The specific learned norms based on attitudes,values,and beliefs of a group of people are known as ethnology.

In collectivist cultures based on kinship,security and social needs are met more effectively in the workplace than at home.

English-speaking peoples account for a larger portion of global output than people who speak any other language.

In a short essay,describe the various affiliations upon which a person's status can be based and discuss how social stratification affects such business functions as marketing and employment practices.

All of the following are international business translation problems EXCEPT which of the following?

A culture that prefers to first settle general principles rather than small issues is most accurately characterized as ________.

The more closed a society is,the more important ________ group membership is.

Ethnocentric firms typically use the same business practices in all cultures and markets.

Which of the following is a reason for global companies to NOT take religious beliefs into account?

Ethnocentrism in international business refers to the ________.

Organizing work differently to improve productivity will likely fail ________.

The term "cultural distance" refers to the ________.

What is the difference between a monochronic and polychronic culture? How do such cultural differences affect business practices for international firms?

Which of the following is an example of an acquired group membership?

A firm that concentrates on national cultural differences in terms of averages is more likely to ________.

U.S.companies monopolize much of the international entertainment media,which largely portrays U.S.products and lifestyles as glamorous and appealing.This situation would most likely be used as an example of ________.

Assume a U.S.firm plans to expand into Mexico,Germany,or Japan.Its executives are traveling to each country to meet with local businesspeople in the decision-making process.Which of the following would be LEAST beneficial when the executives make a presentation?

Change agents intentionally cause or accelerate social and cultural change.

Globalization and International Business

The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business

The Economic Environments Facing Businesses

International Trade and Factor-Mobility Theory

Governmental Influence on Trade

Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements

Global Foreign-Exchange Markets

The Determination of Exchange Rates

Global Capital Markets

Globalization and Society

The Strategy of International Business

Country Evaluation and Selection

Export and Import

Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies

The Organization of International Business

Marketing Globally

Global Manufacturing and Supply-Chain Management

International Accounting and Finance Issues

International Human Resource Management

Filters