Question 1

A culture in which people do one thing at a time is called a(n) __________ culture.*

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Biculturalism is a positive step in resolving the diversity issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

John is a marketing manager who thinks that those finance people just don't understand the business like marketing people do. John is likely to be a part of a(n) __________ subculture.*

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  national 
C)  intergroup 
D)  occupational 
A)  gender 
B)  national 
C)  intergroup 
D)  occupational D

Question 4

Glass ceilings are problematic because:*

Accepted Answer

A)  power is distributed equally throughout organizations. 
B)  women have finally erased the barrier; minorities still face it. 
C)  they encourage women and minorities to stay in an organization. 
D)  most top executives are older, white males and there is little opportunity for others. 
A)  power is distributed equally throughout organizations. 
B)  women have finally erased the barrier; minorities still face it. 
C)  they encourage women and minorities to stay in an organization. 
D)  most top executives are older, white males and there is little opportunity for others.

Question 5

__________ is the feeling of confusion and discomfort felt in dealing with an unfamiliar culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the feeling of confusion and...

Question 6

A culture that is high in uncertainty avoidance would be known for its entrepreneurial spirit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Diversity can provide competitive advantage for a firm and is easy to implement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Edward T. Hall, an anthropologist, believes that cultures have "silent" languages that are found in their approach to communications context, time, and space. What are these cultural languages? Describe each.

Accepted Answer

Context cultures include low-context and

Question 9

_________ includes race, gender, age, and other individual differences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ includes race, gender, age, and other...

Question 10

__________ is an effort made by women and minorities to "fit in" by taking on behaviors and characteristics displayed by the majority.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is an effort made by women...

Question 11

Cultural intelligence deals with the ability to adapt to new cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Another way to view polychronic cultures is as a group of flexible multi-taskers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define culture shock and the stages that one experiences as part of it.

Accepted Answer

Culture shock is the confusion and disco

Question 14

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, __________ is the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  individualism-collectivism 
C)  power distance 
D)  masculinity-femininity 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  individualism-collectivism 
C)  power distance 
D)  masculinity-femininity

Question 15

The study of how people use interpersonal space is called __________.*

Accepted Answer

A)  space works 
B)  inter-space 
C)  proxemics 
D)  proximity 
A)  space works 
B)  inter-space 
C)  proxemics 
D)  proximity

Question 16

Hofstede identified five value differences among national cultures. What are they? Define each of them.

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's five value differences are po

Question 17

Building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee development 
B)  open management 
C)  management training 
D)  managing diversity 
A)  employee development 
B)  open management 
C)  management training 
D)  managing diversity

Question 18

The last stage in adjusting to a new culture is __________.*

Accepted Answer

A)  irritation and anger 
B)  honeymoon 
C)  reality 
D)  small victories 
A)  irritation and anger 
B)  honeymoon 
C)  reality 
D)  small victories

Question 19

A culture in which people are multi-tasking is called a __________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  group 
B)  polychronic 
C)  diverse 
D)  high-context 
A)  group 
B)  polychronic 
C)  diverse 
D)  high-context

Question 20

The problem with subcultures in organizations is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they tend to form informally. 
B)  ethnocentric tendencies cause members to look down on outsiders. 
C)  they are formed by individuals with similar characteristics. 
D)  members identify more closely to them than to the larger organization. 
A)  they tend to form informally. 
B)  ethnocentric tendencies cause members to look down on outsiders. 
C)  they are formed by individuals with similar characteristics. 
D)  members identify more closely to them than to the larger organization.

A culture in which people do one thing at a time is called a(n) __________ culture.*

Biculturalism is a positive step in resolving the diversity issue.

John is a marketing manager who thinks that those finance people just don't understand the business like marketing people do. John is likely to be a part of a(n) __________ subculture.*

Glass ceilings are problematic because:*

__________ is the feeling of confusion and discomfort felt in dealing with an unfamiliar culture.

A culture that is high in uncertainty avoidance would be known for its entrepreneurial spirit.

Diversity can provide competitive advantage for a firm and is easy to implement.

Edward T. Hall, an anthropologist, believes that cultures have "silent" languages that are found in their approach to communications context, time, and space. What are these cultural languages? Describe each.

_________ includes race, gender, age, and other individual differences.

__________ is an effort made by women and minorities to "fit in" by taking on behaviors and characteristics displayed by the majority.

Cultural intelligence deals with the ability to adapt to new cultures.

Another way to view polychronic cultures is as a group of flexible multi-taskers.

Define culture shock and the stages that one experiences as part of it.

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, __________ is the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism.

The study of how people use interpersonal space is called __________.*

Hofstede identified five value differences among national cultures. What are they? Define each of them.

Building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential is called __________.

The last stage in adjusting to a new culture is __________.*

A culture in which people are multi-tasking is called a __________ culture.

The problem with subcultures in organizations is that:

Managers and the Management Process: Everyone Becomes a Manager Someday

Management Learning: Great Things Grow From Strong Foundations

Ethics and Social Responsibility: Character Doesnt Stay Home When We Go to Work

Managers As Decision Makers: There Is No Substitute for a Good Decision

Plans and Planning Techniques: Get There Faster With Objectives

Controls and Control Systems: What Gets Measured Happens

Strategy and Strategic Management: Insight and Hard Work Deliver Results

Organization Structure and Design: Its All About Working Together

Organizational Cultures, Innovation, and Change: Adaptability and Values Set the Tone

Human Resource Management: Nurturing Turns Potential Into Performance

Leadership: a Leader Lives in Each of Us

Individual Behavior: Theres Beauty in Individual Differences

Motivation: Respect Unlocks Human Potential

Teams and Teamwork: Two Heads Really Can Be Better Than One

Communication: Listening Is the Key to Understanding

Globalization and International Business: Going Global Isnt Just for Travelers

Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Taking Risks Can Make Dreams Come True

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Exam 16: Diversity and Global Cultures: There Are New Faces in the Neighborhood

A culture in which people do one thing at a time is called a(n) __________ culture.*

Biculturalism is a positive step in resolving the diversity issue.

John is a marketing manager who thinks that those finance people just don't understand the business like marketing people do. John is likely to be a part of a(n) __________ subculture.*

Glass ceilings are problematic because:*

__________ is the feeling of confusion and discomfort felt in dealing with an unfamiliar culture.

A culture that is high in uncertainty avoidance would be known for its entrepreneurial spirit.

Diversity can provide competitive advantage for a firm and is easy to implement.

Edward T. Hall, an anthropologist, believes that cultures have "silent" languages that are found in their approach to communications context, time, and space. What are these cultural languages? Describe each.

_________ includes race, gender, age, and other individual differences.

__________ is an effort made by women and minorities to "fit in" by taking on behaviors and characteristics displayed by the majority.

Cultural intelligence deals with the ability to adapt to new cultures.

Another way to view polychronic cultures is as a group of flexible multi-taskers.

Define culture shock and the stages that one experiences as part of it.

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, __________ is the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism.

The study of how people use interpersonal space is called __________.*

Hofstede identified five value differences among national cultures. What are they? Define each of them.

Building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential is called __________.

The last stage in adjusting to a new culture is __________.*

A culture in which people are multi-tasking is called a __________ culture.

The problem with subcultures in organizations is that:

Managers and the Management Process: Everyone Becomes a Manager Someday

Management Learning: Great Things Grow From Strong Foundations

Ethics and Social Responsibility: Character Doesnt Stay Home When We Go to Work

Managers As Decision Makers: There Is No Substitute for a Good Decision

Plans and Planning Techniques: Get There Faster With Objectives

Controls and Control Systems: What Gets Measured Happens

Strategy and Strategic Management: Insight and Hard Work Deliver Results

Organization Structure and Design: Its All About Working Together

Organizational Cultures, Innovation, and Change: Adaptability and Values Set the Tone

Human Resource Management: Nurturing Turns Potential Into Performance

Leadership: a Leader Lives in Each of Us

Individual Behavior: Theres Beauty in Individual Differences

Motivation: Respect Unlocks Human Potential

Teams and Teamwork: Two Heads Really Can Be Better Than One

Communication: Listening Is the Key to Understanding

Globalization and International Business: Going Global Isnt Just for Travelers

Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Taking Risks Can Make Dreams Come True

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