Question 1

Compare and contrast values and norms, and then discuss the various types of norms.

Accepted Answer

By values, we mean ideas about what a gr

Question 2

When compared to American society, Japanese society lacks

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment to lifetime employment. 
B)  emphasis on group memberships. 
C)  self-managing work teams. 
D)  close cooperation between individuals. 
E)  dynamism and entrepreneurship. 
A)  commitment to lifetime employment. 
B)  emphasis on group memberships. 
C)  self-managing work teams. 
D)  close cooperation between individuals. 
E)  dynamism and entrepreneurship.

Question 3

Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people, but English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  many people speak English as a second language. 
B)  many native English speakers are learning Chinese. 
C)  the population of native English speakers exceeds that of China 
D)  Chinese will soon overtake English as the most widely spoken language. 
E)  Chinese is increasingly becoming the language of international business. 
A)  many people speak English as a second language. 
B)  many native English speakers are learning Chinese. 
C)  the population of native English speakers exceeds that of China 
D)  Chinese will soon overtake English as the most widely spoken language. 
E)  Chinese is increasingly becoming the language of international business.

Question 4

Robert knows it is important for him to dress appropriately and make sure his hair is neatly trimmed when he goes for an interview because the employer will expect him to do so. This example of a social convention is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  folkway. 
B)  value. 
C)  mandate. 
D)  rule. 
E)  taboo. 
A)  folkway. 
B)  value. 
C)  mandate. 
D)  rule. 
E)  taboo.

Question 5

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

Accepted Answer

In 1904, German sociologist Max Weber ma

Question 6

What is a characteristic of mores?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mores are actions of little moral significance. 
B)  Violation of mores is generally not a serious matter. 
C)  Social conventions regarding how we eat are a good example of mores. 
D)  Mores do not differ among cultures. 
E)  Certain mores have been enacted into law. 
A)  Mores are actions of little moral significance. 
B)  Violation of mores is generally not a serious matter. 
C)  Social conventions regarding how we eat are a good example of mores. 
D)  Mores do not differ among cultures. 
E)  Certain mores have been enacted into law.

Question 7

Strong identification with the group tends to create pressures for mutual self-help and incentive to work for the common good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An emphasis on collectivism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Conrad follows a religion that does not propagate the caste system. Also, his religion emphasizes right seeing, thinking, speech, action, living, effort, mindfulness, and meditation as a route for spiritual transformation. According to this information, Conrad can be considered a

Accepted Answer

A)  Hindu. 
B)  Buddhist. 
C)  Confucian. 
D)  Sikh. 
E)  Muslim. 
A)  Hindu. 
B)  Buddhist. 
C)  Confucian. 
D)  Sikh. 
E)  Muslim.

Question 10

Most of the ethical systems in place around the world are the product of religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While folkways are routine conventions, they represent deep moral significance in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A mudarabah contract might be categorized as a(n) ________ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  profit-sharing scheme 
B)  mortgage 
C)  personal loan 
D)  unethical transaction 
E)  property tax 
A)  profit-sharing scheme 
B)  mortgage 
C)  personal loan 
D)  unethical transaction 
E)  property tax

Question 13

According to Max Weber, the Protestant tributes of hard work, wealth creation, and ________ fostered the emergence of modern capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  polychronic time 
B)  positivity 
C)  ethnocentrism 
D)  monochronic time 
E)  frugality 
A)  polychronic time 
B)  positivity 
C)  ethnocentrism 
D)  monochronic time 
E)  frugality

Question 14

Discuss the idea of culture at different levels within a society and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

It is possible to talk about culture at

Question 15

A country where "saving face" is valued is an example of which of Hofstede's dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism versus collectivism 
B)  long-term versus short-term orientation 
C)  masculinity versus femininity 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  power distance 
A)  individualism versus collectivism 
B)  long-term versus short-term orientation 
C)  masculinity versus femininity 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  power distance

Question 16

Jason's company has always emphasized that every employee is an important part of the company's success and does not highlight individual achievements. By emphasizing the group, Jason's company will most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage competition between members of the group. 
B)  expose managers to different ways of doing business. 
C)  foster dynamism and entrepreneurship. 
D)  discourage employees from moving from company to company. 
E)  fail to facilitate self-managing work teams. 
A)  encourage competition between members of the group. 
B)  expose managers to different ways of doing business. 
C)  foster dynamism and entrepreneurship. 
D)  discourage employees from moving from company to company. 
E)  fail to facilitate self-managing work teams.

Question 17

Class membership in the United States is based on economic achievement rather than familial background and schooling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What would be a traditional value in a masculine culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy 
B)  achievement 
C)  indistinguishable sex roles 
D)  muted power 
E)  reciprocity 
A)  empathy 
B)  achievement 
C)  indistinguishable sex roles 
D)  muted power 
E)  reciprocity

Question 19

What is the common aspect of the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than material progress. 
B)  Both support the existence of a caste system. 
C)  Both advocate the same kind of extreme ascetic behavior. 
D)  Both propagate the Noble Eightfold Path as a route for transformation. 
E)  Both condemn the payment or the receipt of interest on loans and deposits. 
A)  Both stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than material progress. 
B)  Both support the existence of a caste system. 
C)  Both advocate the same kind of extreme ascetic behavior. 
D)  Both propagate the Noble Eightfold Path as a route for transformation. 
E)  Both condemn the payment or the receipt of interest on loans and deposits.

Question 20

In a society, actions of people directed toward one another are governed by a set of social rules called

Accepted Answer

A)  norms. 
B)  manifestoes. 
C)  laws. 
D)  scriptures. 
E)  dialects. 
A)  norms. 
B)  manifestoes. 
C)  laws. 
D)  scriptures. 
E)  dialects.

Compare and contrast values and norms, and then discuss the various types of norms.

When compared to American society, Japanese society lacks

Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people, but English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This indicates that

Robert knows it is important for him to dress appropriately and make sure his hair is neatly trimmed when he goes for an interview because the employer will expect him to do so. This example of a social convention is called a

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

What is a characteristic of mores?

Strong identification with the group tends to create pressures for mutual self-help and incentive to work for the common good.

An emphasis on collectivism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

Conrad follows a religion that does not propagate the caste system. Also, his religion emphasizes right seeing, thinking, speech, action, living, effort, mindfulness, and meditation as a route for spiritual transformation. According to this information, Conrad can be considered a

Most of the ethical systems in place around the world are the product of religion.

While folkways are routine conventions, they represent deep moral significance in society.

A mudarabah contract might be categorized as a(n) ________ in the United States.

According to Max Weber, the Protestant tributes of hard work, wealth creation, and ________ fostered the emergence of modern capitalism.

Discuss the idea of culture at different levels within a society and provide an example.

A country where "saving face" is valued is an example of which of Hofstede's dimensions?

Jason's company has always emphasized that every employee is an important part of the company's success and does not highlight individual achievements. By emphasizing the group, Jason's company will most likely

Class membership in the United States is based on economic achievement rather than familial background and schooling.

What would be a traditional value in a masculine culture?

What is the common aspect of the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism?

In a society, actions of people directed toward one another are governed by a set of social rules called

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Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Compare and contrast values and norms, and then discuss the various types of norms.

When compared to American society, Japanese society lacks

Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people, but English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This indicates that

Robert knows it is important for him to dress appropriately and make sure his hair is neatly trimmed when he goes for an interview because the employer will expect him to do so. This example of a social convention is called a

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

What is a characteristic of mores?

Strong identification with the group tends to create pressures for mutual self-help and incentive to work for the common good.

An emphasis on collectivism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

Conrad follows a religion that does not propagate the caste system. Also, his religion emphasizes right seeing, thinking, speech, action, living, effort, mindfulness, and meditation as a route for spiritual transformation. According to this information, Conrad can be considered a

Most of the ethical systems in place around the world are the product of religion.

While folkways are routine conventions, they represent deep moral significance in society.

A mudarabah contract might be categorized as a(n) ________ in the United States.

According to Max Weber, the Protestant tributes of hard work, wealth creation, and ________ fostered the emergence of modern capitalism.

Discuss the idea of culture at different levels within a society and provide an example.

A country where "saving face" is valued is an example of which of Hofstede's dimensions?

Jason's company has always emphasized that every employee is an important part of the company's success and does not highlight individual achievements. By emphasizing the group, Jason's company will most likely

Class membership in the United States is based on economic achievement rather than familial background and schooling.

What would be a traditional value in a masculine culture?

What is the common aspect of the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism?

In a society, actions of people directed toward one another are governed by a set of social rules called

Globalization

National Differences in Political, Economic, and Legal Systems

National Differences in Economic Development

Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Trade Theory

Government Policy and International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Strategy of International Business

Entering Foreign Markets

Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Global Production and Supply Chain Management

Global Marketing and RD

Global Human Resource Management

Filters