Question 1

Detailed knowledge about a culture that enables a person to function effectively in it is called cultural literacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Discuss the concept of lingua franca and how it affects communication in international business.

Accepted Answer

Not Answer

Question 3

Scenario: Ian Richards, International Executive
Ian Richards is vice president of new business development for a British-based Internet company. He will soon attend an international symposium on global Internet marketing in Brazil where he will meet people from around the world.
-When Ian meets with Emilio Perez, a businessman from Mexico, he should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stand at arm's length or further from Perez so as to not offend him 
B)  do whatever it takes to not be late for the meeting 
C)  get down to business immediately after exchanging pleasantries 
D)  none of the above 
A)  stand at arm's length or further from Perez so as to not offend him 
B)  do whatever it takes to not be late for the meeting 
C)  get down to business immediately after exchanging pleasantries 
D)  none of the above D

Question 4

________ are positive or negative evaluations, feelings, and tendencies that individuals harbor toward objects or concepts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Customs 
B)  Attitudes 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Values 
A)  Customs 
B)  Attitudes 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Values

Question 5

Understanding religion may help us to understand why cultures differ in their views of work, savings, and material goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Globalization and technological advances are increasing the pace of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural infusion and cultural imperialism 
B)  cultural imperialism and social mobility 
C)  ethnocentricity and social mobility 
D)  cultural diffusion and cultural change 
A)  cultural infusion and cultural imperialism 
B)  cultural imperialism and social mobility 
C)  ethnocentricity and social mobility 
D)  cultural diffusion and cultural change

Question 7

Meals prepared according to the Jewish dietary traditions are called "kosher."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Shinto is a highly popular religion in Ecuador today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Education is crucial for passing on traditions, customs, and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Company policies and practices at odds with the deeply held beliefs of the local culture should be introduced gradually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

People in Japan are casual about time and maintain flexible schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Although China is composed of more than 50 distinct ethnic groups, everyone is fluent in the official Mandarin dialect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rather than view their influence on culture as the inevitable consequence of doing business, companies can take steps to soften their impact on cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A cultural trait is anything that represents a culture's way of life, including gestures, material objects, traditions, and concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A system of conveying thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and information through speech, writing, and actions is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  literature and the arts 
B)  communication 
C)  dictation 
D)  promotion 
A)  literature and the arts 
B)  communication 
C)  dictation 
D)  promotion

Question 16

Scenario: Ian Richards, International Executive
Ian Richards is vice president of new business development for a British-based Internet company. He will soon attend an international symposium on global Internet marketing in Brazil where he will meet people from around the world.
-Ian ends most of his meetings with the thumbs up signal indicating that all is good. When meeting representatives from Italy, he should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid making the gesture 
B)  tap his nose instead 
C)  make the gesture as usual 
D)  make the gesture and then shake all hands 
A)  avoid making the gesture 
B)  tap his nose instead 
C)  make the gesture as usual 
D)  make the gesture and then shake all hands

Question 17

Cultural imperialism refers to the replacement of one culture's traditions, folk heroes and artifacts with substitutes from another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A ________ is a system of social stratification in which people are born into a social ranking with no opportunity for social mobility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a system of social...

Question 19

________ is a third or "link" language that is understood by two parties who speak different native languages.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shehita franca 
B)  Halal franca 
C)  Lingua franca 
D)  Lingua hejab 
A)  Shehita franca 
B)  Halal franca 
C)  Lingua franca 
D)  Lingua hejab

Question 20

Why is it important for firms to recognize and understand the concept of subculture? Provide an example with your answer.

Accepted Answer

It is important for firms to recognize a

Detailed knowledge about a culture that enables a person to function effectively in it is called cultural literacy.

Discuss the concept of lingua franca and how it affects communication in international business.

________ are positive or negative evaluations, feelings, and tendencies that individuals harbor toward objects or concepts.

Understanding religion may help us to understand why cultures differ in their views of work, savings, and material goods.

Globalization and technological advances are increasing the pace of ________.

Meals prepared according to the Jewish dietary traditions are called "kosher."

Shinto is a highly popular religion in Ecuador today.

Education is crucial for passing on traditions, customs, and values.

Company policies and practices at odds with the deeply held beliefs of the local culture should be introduced gradually.

People in Japan are casual about time and maintain flexible schedules.

Although China is composed of more than 50 distinct ethnic groups, everyone is fluent in the official Mandarin dialect.

Rather than view their influence on culture as the inevitable consequence of doing business, companies can take steps to soften their impact on cultures.

A cultural trait is anything that represents a culture's way of life, including gestures, material objects, traditions, and concepts.

A system of conveying thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and information through speech, writing, and actions is called ________.

Cultural imperialism refers to the replacement of one culture's traditions, folk heroes and artifacts with substitutes from another.

A ________ is a system of social stratification in which people are born into a social ranking with no opportunity for social mobility.

________ is a third or "link" language that is understood by two parties who speak different native languages.

Why is it important for firms to recognize and understand the concept of subculture? Provide an example with your answer.

Globalization

Politics, Law, and Business Ethics

Economic Systems and Development

International Trade

Business-Government Trade Relations

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Financial Markets

International Money System

International Strategy and Organization

Analyzing International Opportunities

Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

Developing and Marketing Products

Managing International Operations

Hiring and Managing Employees

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Exam 2: Cross-Cultrual Busines

Detailed knowledge about a culture that enables a person to function effectively in it is called cultural literacy.

Discuss the concept of lingua franca and how it affects communication in international business.

________ are positive or negative evaluations, feelings, and tendencies that individuals harbor toward objects or concepts.

Understanding religion may help us to understand why cultures differ in their views of work, savings, and material goods.

Globalization and technological advances are increasing the pace of ________.

Meals prepared according to the Jewish dietary traditions are called "kosher."

Shinto is a highly popular religion in Ecuador today.

Education is crucial for passing on traditions, customs, and values.

Company policies and practices at odds with the deeply held beliefs of the local culture should be introduced gradually.

People in Japan are casual about time and maintain flexible schedules.

Although China is composed of more than 50 distinct ethnic groups, everyone is fluent in the official Mandarin dialect.

Rather than view their influence on culture as the inevitable consequence of doing business, companies can take steps to soften their impact on cultures.

A cultural trait is anything that represents a culture's way of life, including gestures, material objects, traditions, and concepts.

A system of conveying thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and information through speech, writing, and actions is called ________.

Cultural imperialism refers to the replacement of one culture's traditions, folk heroes and artifacts with substitutes from another.

A ________ is a system of social stratification in which people are born into a social ranking with no opportunity for social mobility.

________ is a third or "link" language that is understood by two parties who speak different native languages.

Why is it important for firms to recognize and understand the concept of subculture? Provide an example with your answer.

Globalization

Politics, Law, and Business Ethics

Economic Systems and Development

International Trade

Business-Government Trade Relations

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Financial Markets

International Money System

International Strategy and Organization

Analyzing International Opportunities

Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

Developing and Marketing Products

Managing International Operations

Hiring and Managing Employees

Filters