Question 1

Cross-cultural literacy refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group. 
B)  the phenomenon of merging and converging cultures. 
C)  abstract ideas about what a group believes to be good, right, and desirable. 
D)  an understanding of how cultural differences can affect business. 
A)  an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group. 
B)  the phenomenon of merging and converging cultures. 
C)  abstract ideas about what a group believes to be good, right, and desirable. 
D)  an understanding of how cultural differences can affect business. D

Question 2

The individualism versus collectivism dimension of Hofstede's study explored:

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which different cultures socialized their members into accepting ambiguous situations and tolerating uncertainty. 
B)  the relationship between gender and work roles. 
C)  how a society deals with the fact that people are unequal in physical and intellectual capabilities. 
D)  the relationship between the individual and his/her fellows. 
A)  the extent to which different cultures socialized their members into accepting ambiguous situations and tolerating uncertainty. 
B)  the relationship between gender and work roles. 
C)  how a society deals with the fact that people are unequal in physical and intellectual capabilities. 
D)  the relationship between the individual and his/her fellows. D

Question 3

According to Max Weber,Protestantism encouraged capitalism's development by emphasizing the importance of wealth creation and frugality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following statements about values and norms of a culture is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The values and norms of a society do not emerge fully formed. 
B)  The values and norms of a society are the evolutionary product of a number of factors. 
C)  The values and norms of a society are influenced by religion. 
D)  The values and norms of a society do not influence social structure. 
A)  The values and norms of a society do not emerge fully formed. 
B)  The values and norms of a society are the evolutionary product of a number of factors. 
C)  The values and norms of a society are influenced by religion. 
D)  The values and norms of a society do not influence social structure.

Question 5

Consider the importance of unspoken language.Why is it important to be familiar with the unspoken language of another culture?

Accepted Answer

Unspoken language refers to nonverbal co

Question 6

A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that unlike Hinduism,Buddhism:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not support the cast system. 
B)  emphasizes wealth creation. 
C)  promotes blind loyalty to employers. 
D)  supports extreme ascetic behavior. 
A)  does not support the cast system. 
B)  emphasizes wealth creation. 
C)  promotes blind loyalty to employers. 
D)  supports extreme ascetic behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the murabaha contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under the murabaha contract, when an Islamic bank lends money to a business it takes a share in the profits that are derived from the investment. 
B)  Under the murabaha contract, money deposited in a savings account is treated as an equity investment in whatever activity the bank uses the capital for. 
C)  The murabaha contract is widely used among the world's Islamic banks because it is the easiest to implement. 
D)  The murabaha contract is a more efficient system than the Western banking system since it encourages both long-term savings and long-term investment. 
A)  Under the murabaha contract, when an Islamic bank lends money to a business it takes a share in the profits that are derived from the investment. 
B)  Under the murabaha contract, money deposited in a savings account is treated as an equity investment in whatever activity the bank uses the capital for. 
C)  The murabaha contract is widely used among the world's Islamic banks because it is the easiest to implement. 
D)  The murabaha contract is a more efficient system than the Western banking system since it encourages both long-term savings and long-term investment.

Question 8

Which of the following observations is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The economic principles established in the Koran are against free enterprise. 
B)  The economic principles of Islam prohibit the payment or receipt of interest. 
C)  The Koran speaks disapprovingly of earning legitimate profit through trade and commerce. 
D)  Protection of the right to private property is not embedded within Islam. 
A)  The economic principles established in the Koran are against free enterprise. 
B)  The economic principles of Islam prohibit the payment or receipt of interest. 
C)  The Koran speaks disapprovingly of earning legitimate profit through trade and commerce. 
D)  Protection of the right to private property is not embedded within Islam.

Question 9

The emphasis on the individual in the United States may raise the costs of doing business due to its adverse impact on managerial stability and cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Norms are abstract ideas about what a group believes to be good,right,and desirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the relationship between society and the nation-state.

Accepted Answer

A society is a group of people that shar

Question 12

The mudarabah contract is the most widely used Islamic banking method,because it is the easiest to implement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The convergence hypothesis states that there is a slow but steady merging occurring across different cultures towards some universally accepted values and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hofstede's study found that in masculine cultures,sex roles were less sharply distinguished,and little differentiation was made between men and women in the same job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Economic advancement and globalization are prompting societal change.Discuss this statement.

Accepted Answer

Several studies have shown that economic

Question 16

The emphasis on individualism in the United States results in all of the following disadvantages EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  managers tend to develop good general skills but lack the company-specific experience. 
B)  difficulty in building teams within an organization to perform collective tasks. 
C)  executives are not exposed to different ways of doing business. 
D)  difficulty to achieve cooperation both within a company and between companies. 
A)  managers tend to develop good general skills but lack the company-specific experience. 
B)  difficulty in building teams within an organization to perform collective tasks. 
C)  executives are not exposed to different ways of doing business. 
D)  difficulty to achieve cooperation both within a company and between companies.

Question 17

A Japanese executive's ritual of presenting a business card to a foreign business executive is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  mores. 
B)  values. 
C)  attitudes. 
D)  folkways. 
A)  mores. 
B)  values. 
C)  attitudes. 
D)  folkways.

Question 18

The connection between culture and competitive advantage has important implications for the choice of countries in which to locate production facilities and do business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ethical systems are:

Accepted Answer

A)  a set of moral principles, or values, that are used to guide and shape behavior. 
B)  shared beliefs and rituals that are concerned with the realm of the sacred. 
C)  routine conventions of everyday life. 
D)  social rules that govern people's actions toward each other. 
A)  a set of moral principles, or values, that are used to guide and shape behavior. 
B)  shared beliefs and rituals that are concerned with the realm of the sacred. 
C)  routine conventions of everyday life. 
D)  social rules that govern people's actions toward each other.

Question 20

What are the determinants of culture?

Accepted Answer

The values and norms of a culture do not

Cross-cultural literacy refers to:

The individualism versus collectivism dimension of Hofstede's study explored:

According to Max Weber,Protestantism encouraged capitalism's development by emphasizing the importance of wealth creation and frugality.

Which of the following statements about values and norms of a culture is NOT true?

Consider the importance of unspoken language.Why is it important to be familiar with the unspoken language of another culture?

A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that unlike Hinduism,Buddhism:

Which of the following statements is true about the murabaha contract?

Which of the following observations is correct?

The emphasis on the individual in the United States may raise the costs of doing business due to its adverse impact on managerial stability and cooperation.

Norms are abstract ideas about what a group believes to be good,right,and desirable.

Discuss the relationship between society and the nation-state.

The mudarabah contract is the most widely used Islamic banking method,because it is the easiest to implement.

The convergence hypothesis states that there is a slow but steady merging occurring across different cultures towards some universally accepted values and norms.

Hofstede's study found that in masculine cultures,sex roles were less sharply distinguished,and little differentiation was made between men and women in the same job.

Economic advancement and globalization are prompting societal change.Discuss this statement.

The emphasis on individualism in the United States results in all of the following disadvantages EXCEPT:

A Japanese executive's ritual of presenting a business card to a foreign business executive is an example of:

The connection between culture and competitive advantage has important implications for the choice of countries in which to locate production facilities and do business.

Ethical systems are:

What are the determinants of culture?

Globalization

National Differences in Political Economy, and Legal Systems

National Differences in Economic Development

Ethics, corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Trade Theory

Government Policy and International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Trade Pacts Give the Mexican Auto Industry an Edge

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 and Supply Chain Management

Global Marketing and Rd

Global Human Resource Management

Accounting and Finance in the International Business

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Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Cross-cultural literacy refers to:

The individualism versus collectivism dimension of Hofstede's study explored:

According to Max Weber,Protestantism encouraged capitalism's development by emphasizing the importance of wealth creation and frugality.

Which of the following statements about values and norms of a culture is NOT true?

Consider the importance of unspoken language.Why is it important to be familiar with the unspoken language of another culture?

A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that unlike Hinduism,Buddhism:

Which of the following statements is true about the murabaha contract?

Which of the following observations is correct?

The emphasis on the individual in the United States may raise the costs of doing business due to its adverse impact on managerial stability and cooperation.

Norms are abstract ideas about what a group believes to be good,right,and desirable.

Discuss the relationship between society and the nation-state.

The mudarabah contract is the most widely used Islamic banking method,because it is the easiest to implement.

The convergence hypothesis states that there is a slow but steady merging occurring across different cultures towards some universally accepted values and norms.

Hofstede's study found that in masculine cultures,sex roles were less sharply distinguished,and little differentiation was made between men and women in the same job.

Economic advancement and globalization are prompting societal change.Discuss this statement.

The emphasis on individualism in the United States results in all of the following disadvantages EXCEPT:

A Japanese executive's ritual of presenting a business card to a foreign business executive is an example of:

The connection between culture and competitive advantage has important implications for the choice of countries in which to locate production facilities and do business.

Ethical systems are:

What are the determinants of culture?

Globalization

National Differences in Political Economy, and Legal Systems

National Differences in Economic Development

Ethics, corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Trade Theory

Government Policy and International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Trade Pacts Give the Mexican Auto Industry an Edge

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 and Supply Chain Management

Global Marketing and Rd

Global Human Resource Management

Accounting and Finance in the International Business

Filters