Question 1

_________ focuses on personal and interpersonal interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) Social stratification 
B) Area studies 
C) Field experience 
D) Sensitivity training 
E) Cultural assimilation 
A) Social stratification 
B) Area studies 
C) Field experience 
D) Sensitivity training 
E) Cultural assimilation D

Question 2

Two ways to use culture as a tool for ensuring business success are to employ locals in order to gain cultural knowledge and to adapt products and processes in local markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

________ information is obtained from others through communication,research,and education.

Accepted Answer

A) Subjective 
B) Factual 
C) Experiential 
D) Interpretive 
E) Qualitative 
A) Subjective 
B) Factual 
C) Experiential 
D) Interpretive 
E) Qualitative B

Question 4

__________ is the largest organized world religion with 1.8 billion followers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the largest organized world religion...

Question 5

The key variable in the Cross-Cultural Behavior model is:

Accepted Answer

A) Propensity to change 
B) Cognitive distortion 
C) Evaluation of innovation 
D) Adoption 
E) Cognitive search 
A) Propensity to change 
B) Cognitive distortion 
C) Evaluation of innovation 
D) Adoption 
E) Cognitive search

Question 6

________ is the process of adjusting and adapting to a specific culture other than one's own.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the process of adjusting and...

Question 7

During a study-abroad trip to Japan,Joni is fascinated by the level of courtesy and etiquette commonly displayed during meals in Japan. Such common behaviors can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) Material elements 
B) Values 
C) Norms 
D) Cultural universals 
E) Culture risks 
A) Material elements 
B) Values 
C) Norms 
D) Cultural universals 
E) Culture risks

Question 8

__________ are similarities in the total way of life of any group of people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are similarities in the total way...

Question 9

________ is an integrated system of learned behavior patterns that are characteristic of the members of any given society.

Accepted Answer

A) Culture 
B) A value system 
C) A vision 
D) Aesthetics 
E) Environment 
A) Culture 
B) A value system 
C) A vision 
D) Aesthetics 
E) Environment

Question 10

While on a business trip in Hong Kong,Elba was surprised to note that when a business partner was running late for an important meeting with clients,neither the clients nor her colleagues seemed annoyed or impatient. This demonstrates that in Hong Kong,:

Accepted Answer

A) Time is flexible 
B) Punctuality is important 
C) Personal space is not to be crossed 
D) There is no such thing as personal space 
E) Material possessions should not be flaunted 
A) Time is flexible 
B) Punctuality is important 
C) Personal space is not to be crossed 
D) There is no such thing as personal space 
E) Material possessions should not be flaunted

Question 11

__________ are training programs that provide factual preparation prior to an overseas assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) Social stratification 
B) Reference groups 
C) In-depth studies 
D) Area studies 
E) Focus groups 
A) Social stratification 
B) Reference groups 
C) In-depth studies 
D) Area studies 
E) Focus groups

Question 12

___________ are shared beliefs or group norms that have been internalized by individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) Visions 
B) Missions 
C) Cultural shifts 
D) Values 
E) Attitudes 
A) Visions 
B) Missions 
C) Cultural shifts 
D) Values 
E) Attitudes

Question 13

Jake is a homemaker who was recently asked to help test a new dishwashing liquid. After using the new product and competitive products at home for a week,he was asked to join seven other testers in a conference call to discuss the product in comparison to its competitors. This type of testing can best be described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Focus group 
B) In-depth study 
C) Investigative report 
D) Reference group 
E) Stratified study 
A) Focus group 
B) In-depth study 
C) Investigative report 
D) Reference group 
E) Stratified study

Question 14

Acculturation is the increasing similarity among cultures accelerated by technological advances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are strong recommendations for making culture work for business success EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Embrace the home culture 
B) Build relationships 
C) Employ locals in order to gain cultural knowledge 
D) Adapt products and processes to local markets 
E) Coordinate by region 
A) Embrace the home culture 
B) Build relationships 
C) Employ locals in order to gain cultural knowledge 
D) Adapt products and processes to local markets 
E) Coordinate by region

Question 16

In a high context culture,behavioral and environmental nuances are an important means of conveying information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_________ are groups such as family,co-workers,and professional and trade associations that provide the values and attitudes that influence and shape behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Socially stratified entities 
B) In-depth study groups 
C) Focus groups 
D) Reference groups 
E) Cultural nodes 
A) Socially stratified entities 
B) In-depth study groups 
C) Focus groups 
D) Reference groups 
E) Cultural nodes

Question 18

The division of a particular population into classes is referred to as cultural classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ is the unconscious reference to one's own cultural values.

Accepted Answer

Self-refer

Question 20

___________ refers to experience acquired in actual rather than laboratory settings.

Accepted Answer

A) Clinical experience 
B) Area studies 
C) Field experience 
D) Sensitivity training 
E) Cultural assimilation 
A) Clinical experience 
B) Area studies 
C) Field experience 
D) Sensitivity training 
E) Cultural assimilation

_________ focuses on personal and interpersonal interactions.

Two ways to use culture as a tool for ensuring business success are to employ locals in order to gain cultural knowledge and to adapt products and processes in local markets.

________ information is obtained from others through communication,research,and education.

__________ is the largest organized world religion with 1.8 billion followers.

The key variable in the Cross-Cultural Behavior model is:

________ is the process of adjusting and adapting to a specific culture other than one's own.

During a study-abroad trip to Japan,Joni is fascinated by the level of courtesy and etiquette commonly displayed during meals in Japan. Such common behaviors can be described as:

__________ are similarities in the total way of life of any group of people.

________ is an integrated system of learned behavior patterns that are characteristic of the members of any given society.

While on a business trip in Hong Kong,Elba was surprised to note that when a business partner was running late for an important meeting with clients,neither the clients nor her colleagues seemed annoyed or impatient. This demonstrates that in Hong Kong,:

__________ are training programs that provide factual preparation prior to an overseas assignment.

___________ are shared beliefs or group norms that have been internalized by individuals.

Acculturation is the increasing similarity among cultures accelerated by technological advances.

All of the following are strong recommendations for making culture work for business success EXCEPT:

In a high context culture,behavioral and environmental nuances are an important means of conveying information.

_________ are groups such as family,co-workers,and professional and trade associations that provide the values and attitudes that influence and shape behavior.

The division of a particular population into classes is referred to as cultural classification.

__________ is the unconscious reference to one's own cultural values.

___________ refers to experience acquired in actual rather than laboratory settings.

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Exam 5: Culture

_________ focuses on personal and interpersonal interactions.

Two ways to use culture as a tool for ensuring business success are to employ locals in order to gain cultural knowledge and to adapt products and processes in local markets.

________ information is obtained from others through communication,research,and education.

__________ is the largest organized world religion with 1.8 billion followers.

The key variable in the Cross-Cultural Behavior model is:

________ is the process of adjusting and adapting to a specific culture other than one's own.

During a study-abroad trip to Japan,Joni is fascinated by the level of courtesy and etiquette commonly displayed during meals in Japan. Such common behaviors can be described as:

__________ are similarities in the total way of life of any group of people.

________ is an integrated system of learned behavior patterns that are characteristic of the members of any given society.

While on a business trip in Hong Kong,Elba was surprised to note that when a business partner was running late for an important meeting with clients,neither the clients nor her colleagues seemed annoyed or impatient. This demonstrates that in Hong Kong,:

__________ are training programs that provide factual preparation prior to an overseas assignment.

___________ are shared beliefs or group norms that have been internalized by individuals.

Acculturation is the increasing similarity among cultures accelerated by technological advances.

All of the following are strong recommendations for making culture work for business success EXCEPT:

In a high context culture,behavioral and environmental nuances are an important means of conveying information.

_________ are groups such as family,co-workers,and professional and trade associations that provide the values and attitudes that influence and shape behavior.

The division of a particular population into classes is referred to as cultural classification.

__________ is the unconscious reference to one's own cultural values.

___________ refers to experience acquired in actual rather than laboratory settings.

The International Business Imperative

Trade and Investment

The Theory of Trade and Investment

The Balance of Payments

Politics and Law

Financial Markets

Economic Integration, emerging and Developing Markets

Strategic Planning

Corporate Governance and Reform

Coordination, implementation, and Control

Building the Knowledge Base Research Tools

Entry and Expansion

Marketing

Services

Logistics

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

New Horizons

Filters