Question 1

A _____ is a less rigid form of social stratification in which social mobility is possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  caste system 
B)  normative system 
C)  religious system 
D)  class system 
A)  caste system 
B)  normative system 
C)  religious system 
D)  class system

Question 2

According to Hofstede, the concept of Confucian dynamism captures attitudes toward time, persistence, protection of face, and respect for tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A society's social structure refers to its:

Accepted Answer

A)  system of values and norms. 
B)  basic social organization. 
C)  religious practices. 
D)  educational infrastructure. 
A)  system of values and norms. 
B)  basic social organization. 
C)  religious practices. 
D)  educational infrastructure.

Question 4

Hofstede's concept of power distance focused on the extent to which different cultures socialized their members into tolerating uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For international businesses, the connection between culture and competitive advantage is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  a weak connection is likely to encourage isolationism. 
B)  a weak connection is likely to encourage competition. 
C)  a strong connection is likely to produce the most viable competitors. 
D)  a strong connection is likely to hamper innovation. 
A)  a weak connection is likely to encourage isolationism. 
B)  a weak connection is likely to encourage competition. 
C)  a strong connection is likely to produce the most viable competitors. 
D)  a strong connection is likely to hamper innovation.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the use of spoken language is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nature of a language structures the way we perceive the world. 
B)  The language of a society can direct the attention of its members to certain features of the world rather than others. 
C)  Countries with more than one language often have more than one culture. 
D)  Most people prefer to converse in English rather than their own language. 
A)  The nature of a language structures the way we perceive the world. 
B)  The language of a society can direct the attention of its members to certain features of the world rather than others. 
C)  Countries with more than one language often have more than one culture. 
D)  Most people prefer to converse in English rather than their own language.

Question 7

The Koran speaks disapprovingly of free enterprise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Both Hindus and Buddhists stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than involvement in this world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following refers to the extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they are born?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caste stratification 
B)  Class system 
C)  Social mobility 
D)  Individual potential 
A)  Caste stratification 
B)  Class system 
C)  Social mobility 
D)  Individual potential

Question 10

Hindus believe:

Accepted Answer

A)  that there is but the one true omnipotent God. 
B)  in reincarnation, or rebirth into a different body, after death. 
C)  in the importance of individual religious freedom. 
D)  that material quest is more important than spiritual quest. 
A)  that there is but the one true omnipotent God. 
B)  in reincarnation, or rebirth into a different body, after death. 
C)  in the importance of individual religious freedom. 
D)  that material quest is more important than spiritual quest.

Question 11

Max Weber theorized that there was a relationship between Protestantism and the emergence of modern capitalism because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Protestant ethics emphasize the importance of hard work and wealth creation and frugality. 
B)  Protestantism promotes the hierarchical domination of religious and social life. 
C)  Protestantism states that spiritual growth is more important than material wealth. 
D)  Protestantism promotes blind loyalty to employers. 
A)  Protestant ethics emphasize the importance of hard work and wealth creation and frugality. 
B)  Protestantism promotes the hierarchical domination of religious and social life. 
C)  Protestantism states that spiritual growth is more important than material wealth. 
D)  Protestantism promotes blind loyalty to employers.

Question 12

Discuss why the stratification of a society is important to business.

Accepted Answer

The stratification of a society is signi

Question 13

A caste system is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which the person is born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that when taken together constitute a design for living best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  society. 
B)  value systems. 
C)  principles. 
D)  culture. 
A)  society. 
B)  value systems. 
C)  principles. 
D)  culture.

Question 15

Discuss the limitations of Hofstede's research.

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's research has been criticized

Question 16

Since English is often thought of as the global language of business, it is not important for an American business executive to learn foreign languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Folkways include rituals and symbolic behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Three values central to the Confucian system of ethics have very important economic implications. Which of the following is NOT one among them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loyalty 
B)  Rule-based law 
C)  Reciprocal obligations 
D)  Honesty in dealings with others 
A)  Loyalty 
B)  Rule-based law 
C)  Reciprocal obligations 
D)  Honesty in dealings with others

Question 19

Individualism has led to a high degree of managerial mobility between companies resulting in managers who have good general skills but lack company-specific experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The term social strata refers to the extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they were born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A _____ is a less rigid form of social stratification in which social mobility is possible.

According to Hofstede, the concept of Confucian dynamism captures attitudes toward time, persistence, protection of face, and respect for tradition.

A society's social structure refers to its:

Hofstede's concept of power distance focused on the extent to which different cultures socialized their members into tolerating uncertainty.

For international businesses, the connection between culture and competitive advantage is important because:

Which of the following statements about the use of spoken language is NOT true?

The Koran speaks disapprovingly of free enterprise.

Both Hindus and Buddhists stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than involvement in this world.

Which of the following refers to the extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they are born?

Hindus believe:

Max Weber theorized that there was a relationship between Protestantism and the emergence of modern capitalism because:

Discuss why the stratification of a society is important to business.

A caste system is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which the person is born.

The system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that when taken together constitute a design for living best defines:

Discuss the limitations of Hofstede's research.

Since English is often thought of as the global language of business, it is not important for an American business executive to learn foreign languages.

Folkways include rituals and symbolic behavior.

Three values central to the Confucian system of ethics have very important economic implications. Which of the following is NOT one among them?

Individualism has led to a high degree of managerial mobility between companies resulting in managers who have good general skills but lack company-specific experience.

The term social strata refers to the extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they were born.

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The Global Capital Market

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Exam 4: Differences in Culture

A _____ is a less rigid form of social stratification in which social mobility is possible.

According to Hofstede, the concept of Confucian dynamism captures attitudes toward time, persistence, protection of face, and respect for tradition.

A society's social structure refers to its:

Hofstede's concept of power distance focused on the extent to which different cultures socialized their members into tolerating uncertainty.

For international businesses, the connection between culture and competitive advantage is important because:

Which of the following statements about the use of spoken language is NOT true?

The Koran speaks disapprovingly of free enterprise.

Both Hindus and Buddhists stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than involvement in this world.

Which of the following refers to the extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they are born?

Hindus believe:

Max Weber theorized that there was a relationship between Protestantism and the emergence of modern capitalism because:

Discuss why the stratification of a society is important to business.

A caste system is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which the person is born.

The system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that when taken together constitute a design for living best defines:

Discuss the limitations of Hofstede's research.

Since English is often thought of as the global language of business, it is not important for an American business executive to learn foreign languages.

Folkways include rituals and symbolic behavior.

Three values central to the Confucian system of ethics have very important economic implications. Which of the following is NOT one among them?

Individualism has led to a high degree of managerial mobility between companies resulting in managers who have good general skills but lack company-specific experience.

The term social strata refers to the extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they were born.

Globalization

National Differences in Political Economy

Political Economy and Economic Development

Ethics in International Business

International Trade Theory

The Political Economy of International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Global Capital Market

The Strategy of International Business

The Organization of International Business

Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances

Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics

Global Marketing and RD

Global Human Resource Management

Accounting and Finance in the International Business

Filters