Question 1

Managers in low uncertainty avoidance countries tend to rely more on rules than experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

_____ refers to the extent to which members in a culture tolerate ambiguous situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Lingua franca 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  Long-term orientation 
A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Lingua franca 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  Long-term orientation A

Question 3

The Ronen and Shenkar cluster divides the world into eight civilizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A firm that has adopted an accommodative strategy for ethical challenges in business _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  accepts responsibility and does all that is required 
B)  denies responsibility and does less than required 
C)  admits responsibility but does the least that is required 
D)  anticipates institutional changes and does more than is required 
A)  accepts responsibility and does all that is required 
B)  denies responsibility and does less than required 
C)  admits responsibility but does the least that is required 
D)  anticipates institutional changes and does more than is required

Question 5

Managers in high power distance countries are more inclined toward centralized authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In ____ cultures,the unspoken context is as important as the words used during communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-context 
B)  low-context 
C)  individualistic 
D)  collectivist 
A)  high-context 
B)  low-context 
C)  individualistic 
D)  collectivist

Question 7

An American firm operating in the Middle East struggles with enforcing rules opposing sexual discrimination against Muslim women working in its management.Which of the following describes the American firm's stand against enforcing local norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical relativism 
B)  Cultural relativism 
C)  Ethical imperialism 
D)  Xenocentrism 
A)  Ethical relativism 
B)  Cultural relativism 
C)  Ethical imperialism 
D)  Xenocentrism

Question 8

In a collectivist society,_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  family units are highly valued 
B)  individual identity is considered separate from his or her group 
C)  ties between individuals are relatively loose 
D)  individual achievement and freedom are highly valued 
A)  family units are highly valued 
B)  individual identity is considered separate from his or her group 
C)  ties between individuals are relatively loose 
D)  individual achievement and freedom are highly valued

Question 9

The average length of contracts is longer in low-context countries than in high-context countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Informal institutions are closely related to ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Social mobility refers to the degree to which people can move from one area to another area in a country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A _____ is the highest cultural grouping of people and the broadest level of cultural identity people have.

Accepted Answer

A)  clan 
B)  chiefdom 
C)  civilization 
D)  tribe 
A)  clan 
B)  chiefdom 
C)  civilization 
D)  tribe

Question 13

Explain the dimensional approach of power distance in cultures.

Accepted Answer

Power distance is the extent to which le

Question 14

A(n) ____ is a set of guidelines for helping a firm make ethical decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  operating agreement 
B)  certificate of incorporation 
C)  mission statement 
D)  code of conduct 
A)  operating agreement 
B)  certificate of incorporation 
C)  mission statement 
D)  code of conduct

Question 15

Informal institutions are based on the rules and legal systems of an economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of individualists and collectivists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualists are more collaborative when dealing with in-group members. 
B)  Collectivists are more opportunistic when dealing with out-group members. 
C)  Individualists discriminate more harshly against out-group members. 
D)  Collectivists are opportunistic when dealing with in-group members. 
A)  Individualists are more collaborative when dealing with in-group members. 
B)  Collectivists are more opportunistic when dealing with out-group members. 
C)  Individualists discriminate more harshly against out-group members. 
D)  Collectivists are opportunistic when dealing with in-group members.

Question 17

The GLOBE project identifies a total of five clusters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

High uncertainty avoidance cultures are characterized by a greater willingness to take risk with change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Individualists make more distinction between in-group and out-group members than collectivists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain how the "middle-of-the-road" strategies bridge the disparity between ethical relativism and ethical imperialism.

Accepted Answer

Three "middle-of-the-road" guiding princ

Managers in low uncertainty avoidance countries tend to rely more on rules than experience.

_____ refers to the extent to which members in a culture tolerate ambiguous situations.

The Ronen and Shenkar cluster divides the world into eight civilizations.

A firm that has adopted an accommodative strategy for ethical challenges in business _____.

Managers in high power distance countries are more inclined toward centralized authority.

In ____ cultures,the unspoken context is as important as the words used during communication.

An American firm operating in the Middle East struggles with enforcing rules opposing sexual discrimination against Muslim women working in its management.Which of the following describes the American firm's stand against enforcing local norms?

In a collectivist society,_____.

The average length of contracts is longer in low-context countries than in high-context countries.

Informal institutions are closely related to ethnocentrism.

Social mobility refers to the degree to which people can move from one area to another area in a country.

A _____ is the highest cultural grouping of people and the broadest level of cultural identity people have.

Explain the dimensional approach of power distance in cultures.

A(n) ____ is a set of guidelines for helping a firm make ethical decisions.

Informal institutions are based on the rules and legal systems of an economy.

Which of the following is true of individualists and collectivists?

The GLOBE project identifies a total of five clusters.

High uncertainty avoidance cultures are characterized by a greater willingness to take risk with change.

Individualists make more distinction between in-group and out-group members than collectivists.

Explain how the "middle-of-the-road" strategies bridge the disparity between ethical relativism and ethical imperialism.

Globalizing Business

Understanding Formal Institutions: Politics, laws, and Economics

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing on Global and Regional Integration

Growing and Internationalizing the Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Making Alliances and Acquisitions Work

Strategizing,structuring,and Learning Around the World

Competing on Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Managing Human Resources Globally

Financing and Governing the Corporation Globally

Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Globally

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Exam 3: Emphasizing Informal Institutions: Cultures, ethics, and Norms

Managers in low uncertainty avoidance countries tend to rely more on rules than experience.

_____ refers to the extent to which members in a culture tolerate ambiguous situations.

The Ronen and Shenkar cluster divides the world into eight civilizations.

A firm that has adopted an accommodative strategy for ethical challenges in business _____.

Managers in high power distance countries are more inclined toward centralized authority.

In ____ cultures,the unspoken context is as important as the words used during communication.

An American firm operating in the Middle East struggles with enforcing rules opposing sexual discrimination against Muslim women working in its management.Which of the following describes the American firm's stand against enforcing local norms?

In a collectivist society,_____.

The average length of contracts is longer in low-context countries than in high-context countries.

Informal institutions are closely related to ethnocentrism.

Social mobility refers to the degree to which people can move from one area to another area in a country.

A _____ is the highest cultural grouping of people and the broadest level of cultural identity people have.

Explain the dimensional approach of power distance in cultures.

A(n) ____ is a set of guidelines for helping a firm make ethical decisions.

Informal institutions are based on the rules and legal systems of an economy.

Which of the following is true of individualists and collectivists?

The GLOBE project identifies a total of five clusters.

High uncertainty avoidance cultures are characterized by a greater willingness to take risk with change.

Individualists make more distinction between in-group and out-group members than collectivists.

Explain how the "middle-of-the-road" strategies bridge the disparity between ethical relativism and ethical imperialism.

Globalizing Business

Understanding Formal Institutions: Politics, laws, and Economics

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing on Global and Regional Integration

Growing and Internationalizing the Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Making Alliances and Acquisitions Work

Strategizing,structuring,and Learning Around the World

Competing on Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Managing Human Resources Globally

Financing and Governing the Corporation Globally

Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Globally

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