Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Bryan has been asked by his manager to directly contact the CEO of the foreign company they are trying to do business. However, Bryan knows that this is not a socially acceptable practice there, and it is better to wait for the company to contact him. Which aspect of culture is guiding Bryan's decision?

Managers at the Blue Dragon Inc., an international company with operations in China and the United States, are often heard complaining about the difficulties in achieving synergy and cooperation between the employees of both the countries. After extensive research it was concluded that the cultural differences between these countries, which resulted in different work-related values, caused the lack of cooperation. In order to effectively tackle this problem, Blue Dragon Inc. should

What has strongly influenced the development of modern extended social groups?

What term is used to describe a society that allows relatively free gratification of basic human drives?

Briefly explain how practitioners of Islam view the idea of earning a profit.

Which statement is true regarding Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

A country characterized with low uncertainty avoidance and low masculinity will

Companies that assume a high degree of class consciousness are better able to establish a competitive advantage in the global economy.

Confucianism is based on the idea that personal salvation can be achieved through

Max Weber argued that the Catholic promise of salvation in the next world, rather than this world, fostered "a spirit of capitalism."

There is universal consensus on the definition of culture.

According to Hofstede's research, in feminine cultures, sex roles are sharply distinguished and there is vast differentiation between men and women in the same job.

In the country of Rudanda, it is very hard for a person born within a particular strata of society to move to a different strata. This means that Rudanda has a low degree of

Confucianism is not concerned with the supernatural and has little to say about the concept of a supreme being or an afterlife.

Explain why some sociologists believe that modern British society still displays some evidence of a class structure.

Confucianism and Confucian ethics influence behavior and shape culture in parts of Asia; therefore, it is correct to characterize Confucianism as a religion.

When Shari learned that Monica was from a poor neighborhood in the South, she decided to stop befriending her since her own family lives in a wealthy neighborhood along the beach. Shari's choice is an example of

When schools emphasize respect for others, obedience to authority, honesty, neatness, being on time, and use a grading system, they are

Jacob decided that the only way he could pay back his student loans was to filter funds from the company where he worked directly into his personal account. He also knows that if he gets caught, he will probably spend time in jail. Jacob's choice represents a violation of

What does Porter point to as the reason for Japan's success in the post-World War II economy?