Question 1

Mudarabah and the murabaha are:

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A) Islamic banking methods. 
B) Arabic words for interest and profit,respectively. 
C) banking practices that are prohibited by Islam. 
D) laws governing international trade and commerce in Islamic countries. 
E) laws limiting the right to private property. 
A) Islamic banking methods. 
B) Arabic words for interest and profit,respectively. 
C) banking practices that are prohibited by Islam. 
D) laws governing international trade and commerce in Islamic countries. 
E) laws limiting the right to private property.

Question 2

Rituals and symbols are the most visible manifestations of a culture and constitute the outward expression of deeper values.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A country characterized with low uncertainty avoidance and low masculinity will

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A) place a premium on job security and career progression for both men and women. 
B) support stringent managerial control and competition between men and women. 
C) be less resistant to change and less distinguishing between men and women in the same job. 
D) have a strong need for rules and exertion of power in the society and gender egalitarianism. 
E) oppose risk-taking and gender egalitarianism. 
A) place a premium on job security and career progression for both men and women. 
B) support stringent managerial control and competition between men and women. 
C) be less resistant to change and less distinguishing between men and women in the same job. 
D) have a strong need for rules and exertion of power in the society and gender egalitarianism. 
E) oppose risk-taking and gender egalitarianism.

Question 4

Which of the following best exemplifies violation of mores?

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A) attending a business meeting in casual clothes 
B) committing a financial fraud 
C) failing to greet a person you know 
D) eating with the inappropriate cutlery in a social gathering 
E) keeping a good friend waiting at a coffee shop 
A) attending a business meeting in casual clothes 
B) committing a financial fraud 
C) failing to greet a person you know 
D) eating with the inappropriate cutlery in a social gathering 
E) keeping a good friend waiting at a coffee shop

Question 5

Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people,but English is the most widely spoken language in the world.This indicates that

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A) many people speak English as a second language. 
B) many native English speakers are learning Chinese. 
C) the population of native English speakers exceeds that of China. 
D) Chinese will soon overtake English as the most widely spoken language. 
E) Chinese is increasingly becoming the language of international business. 
A) many people speak English as a second language. 
B) many native English speakers are learning Chinese. 
C) the population of native English speakers exceeds that of China. 
D) Chinese will soon overtake English as the most widely spoken language. 
E) Chinese is increasingly becoming the language of international business.

Question 6

The emphasis on individualism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Under the Islamic banking method of mudarabah,when an Islamic bank lends money to a business,rather than charging that business interest on the loan,it takes a share in the profits that are derived from the investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a nonreligious ethical system principally followed in China,Korea,and Japan?

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A) Shinto 
B) Buddhism 
C) Judaism 
D) Confucianism 
E) Hinduism 
A) Shinto 
B) Buddhism 
C) Judaism 
D) Confucianism 
E) Hinduism

Question 9

In Brendan's home country,senior officers eat in the same cafeteria as the entry level workers.On a trip to a different country,he was surprised to find that the company he was visiting had different cafeterias for managers and workers as well as different parking lots.The difference that Brendan perceived is attributed to which of Hofstede's dimensions?

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A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) individualism. 
C) power distance. 
D) collectivism. 
E) masculinity. 
A) uncertainty avoidance 
B) individualism. 
C) power distance. 
D) collectivism. 
E) masculinity.

Question 10

According to Geert Hofstede,high power distance cultures were found in societies that tried to play down inequalities of power and wealth as much as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Max Weber argued that the Catholic promise of salvation in the next world,rather than this world,fostered "a spirit of capitalism."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

China Innovation Inc.is a devout follower of Confucian ethics.Hence,it hires people who live by similar principles.Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of this company?

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A) The conflict between management and labor will be high. 
B) The company's management will expect blind loyalty from the workers. 
C) It will often indulge in violations of business agreements. 
D) The cost of doing business will be low for those companies that enter into a business with it. 
E) It will not have any relationship networks that are supported by reciprocal obligations. 
A) The conflict between management and labor will be high. 
B) The company's management will expect blind loyalty from the workers. 
C) It will often indulge in violations of business agreements. 
D) The cost of doing business will be low for those companies that enter into a business with it. 
E) It will not have any relationship networks that are supported by reciprocal obligations.

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely to be the result of high degrees of class consciousness in societies?

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A) high levels of social mobility 
B) healthy relationship between management and labor classes 
C) low levels of industrial disruption 
D) increase in the costs of production 
E) greater opportunities for businesses to establish competitive advantage 
A) high levels of social mobility 
B) healthy relationship between management and labor classes 
C) low levels of industrial disruption 
D) increase in the costs of production 
E) greater opportunities for businesses to establish competitive advantage

Question 14

Describe Islamic fundamentalism.

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The past three decades have witnessed th

Question 15

When Shop Smart opened its first super market in China it was unable to generate any sales.After conducting research,it was understood that the local sales personnel found it difficult to communicate with the American store managers.In addition,Chinese consumers found it difficult to shop in the American way.Shop Smart's failure in China can be attributed to the lack of

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A) cross-cultural literacy. 
B) class consciousness. 
C) a first-mover advantage. 
D) Confucian dynamism. 
E) ethnocentrism. 
A) cross-cultural literacy. 
B) class consciousness. 
C) a first-mover advantage. 
D) Confucian dynamism. 
E) ethnocentrism.

Question 16

Which of the following is a possible downside of emphasizing the primacy of group identification over individualism?

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A) It encourages managerial mobility between companies. 
B) It leads to a lack of dynamism and entrepreneurship. 
C) It hampers team building and cooperation. 
D) It raises the costs of doing business due to its adverse impact on managerial stability. 
E) It leads to the lack of company-specific skills and a network of contacts among managers. 
A) It encourages managerial mobility between companies. 
B) It leads to a lack of dynamism and entrepreneurship. 
C) It hampers team building and cooperation. 
D) It raises the costs of doing business due to its adverse impact on managerial stability. 
E) It leads to the lack of company-specific skills and a network of contacts among managers.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about most Western societies?

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A) In Western societies social groups,rather than individuals,are the basic building blocks of social organization. 
B) The value systems of many Western societies emphasize individual achievement. 
C) In Western societies,the social standing of individuals is merely a function of who they work for. 
D) The emphasis on individuals in Western societies has led to a low level of entrepreneurial activity. 
E) It is easier to build and manage teams within organizations in Western societies. 
A) In Western societies social groups,rather than individuals,are the basic building blocks of social organization. 
B) The value systems of many Western societies emphasize individual achievement. 
C) In Western societies,the social standing of individuals is merely a function of who they work for. 
D) The emphasis on individuals in Western societies has led to a low level of entrepreneurial activity. 
E) It is easier to build and manage teams within organizations in Western societies.

Question 18

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

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In 1904,German sociologist Max Weber mad

Question 19

Tyrone believes that he should be loyal to his superior,but,in turn his superiors should reciprocate his loyalty by bestowing their blessings on him.According to this information,Tyrone is a follower of

Accepted Answer

A) Protestantism. 
B) Hinduism. 
C) Judaism. 
D) Confucianism. 
E) Islam. 
A) Protestantism. 
B) Hinduism. 
C) Judaism. 
D) Confucianism. 
E) Islam.

Question 20

Elaborate on the caste system supported by Hinduism.

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The most rigid system of stratification

Mudarabah and the murabaha are:

Rituals and symbols are the most visible manifestations of a culture and constitute the outward expression of deeper values.

A country characterized with low uncertainty avoidance and low masculinity will

Which of the following best exemplifies violation of mores?

Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people,but English is the most widely spoken language in the world.This indicates that

The emphasis on individualism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

Under the Islamic banking method of mudarabah,when an Islamic bank lends money to a business,rather than charging that business interest on the loan,it takes a share in the profits that are derived from the investment.

Which of the following is a nonreligious ethical system principally followed in China,Korea,and Japan?

According to Geert Hofstede,high power distance cultures were found in societies that tried to play down inequalities of power and wealth as much as possible.

Max Weber argued that the Catholic promise of salvation in the next world,rather than this world,fostered "a spirit of capitalism."

China Innovation Inc.is a devout follower of Confucian ethics.Hence,it hires people who live by similar principles.Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of this company?

Which of the following is most likely to be the result of high degrees of class consciousness in societies?

Describe Islamic fundamentalism.

Which of the following is a possible downside of emphasizing the primacy of group identification over individualism?

Which of the following statements is true about most Western societies?

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

Tyrone believes that he should be loyal to his superior,but,in turn his superiors should reciprocate his loyalty by bestowing their blessings on him.According to this information,Tyrone is a follower of

Elaborate on the caste system supported by Hinduism.

Globalization

National Differences in Political, Economic, 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 Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Strategy of International Business

Entering Foreign Markets

Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Global Production and Supply Chain Management

Global Marketing and Research and Development

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Mudarabah and the murabaha are:

Rituals and symbols are the most visible manifestations of a culture and constitute the outward expression of deeper values.

A country characterized with low uncertainty avoidance and low masculinity will

Which of the following best exemplifies violation of mores?

Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people,but English is the most widely spoken language in the world.This indicates that

The emphasis on individualism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

Under the Islamic banking method of mudarabah,when an Islamic bank lends money to a business,rather than charging that business interest on the loan,it takes a share in the profits that are derived from the investment.

Which of the following is a nonreligious ethical system principally followed in China,Korea,and Japan?

According to Geert Hofstede,high power distance cultures were found in societies that tried to play down inequalities of power and wealth as much as possible.

Max Weber argued that the Catholic promise of salvation in the next world,rather than this world,fostered "a spirit of capitalism."

China Innovation Inc.is a devout follower of Confucian ethics.Hence,it hires people who live by similar principles.Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of this company?

Which of the following is most likely to be the result of high degrees of class consciousness in societies?

Describe Islamic fundamentalism.

Which of the following is a possible downside of emphasizing the primacy of group identification over individualism?

Which of the following statements is true about most Western societies?

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

Tyrone believes that he should be loyal to his superior,but,in turn his superiors should reciprocate his loyalty by bestowing their blessings on him.According to this information,Tyrone is a follower of

Elaborate on the caste system supported by Hinduism.

Globalization

National Differences in Political, Economic, 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 Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Strategy of International Business

Entering Foreign Markets

Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Global Production and Supply Chain Management

Global Marketing and Research and Development

Global Human Resource Management

Filters