Question 1

Tight cultures are best defined as cultures in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  social norms are rigid and clear and members try to conform. 
B)  people tend to do one thing at a time. 
C)  members emphasize communication via spoken or written words. 
D)  social norms are mixed and ambiguous, and conformity varies. 
A)  social norms are rigid and clear and members try to conform. 
B)  people tend to do one thing at a time. 
C)  members emphasize communication via spoken or written words. 
D)  social norms are mixed and ambiguous, and conformity varies.

Question 2

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, which of the following terms refers to the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Individualism-collectivism 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Time orientation 
A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Individualism-collectivism 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Time orientation

Question 3

The four types of subcultures are ____________, ethnic, generational, and gender subcultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  historical 
B)  national 
C)  occupational 
D)  international 
A)  historical 
B)  national 
C)  occupational 
D)  international

Question 4

Confusion, small victories, honeymoon, irritation and anger, and reality are different stages of dealing with ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Confusion, small victories, honeymoon, irritation and anger,...

Question 5

Members of a(n) __________ are flexible about time and who uses it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members of a(n) __________ are flexible about...

Question 6

__________ are groupings of people based on shared demographic and job identities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational departments 
B)  Organizational divisions 
C)  Organizational subcultures 
D)  Organizational hierarchies 
A)  Organizational departments 
B)  Organizational divisions 
C)  Organizational subcultures 
D)  Organizational hierarchies

Question 7

Beyond the legal issues, make a business case for diversity.

Accepted Answer

A potential source of competitive advant

Question 8

Vince, a middle manager at United Imports Inc., is on a business trip to Japan to visit a major supplier. After work, his Japanese hosts take him to a Japanese barbecue restaurant. Vince is very uncomfortable with the dishes served in the restaurant and does not know what to do. Vince is experiencing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture shock 
B)  biculturalism 
C)  the revolving door syndrome 
D)  the leaking pipeline problem 
A)  culture shock 
B)  biculturalism 
C)  the revolving door syndrome 
D)  the leaking pipeline problem

Question 9

__________ occurs when minorities adopt characteristics of majority cultures in order to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecological fallacy 
B)  Transformation 
C)  Cultural diversity 
D)  Biculturalism 
A)  Ecological fallacy 
B)  Transformation 
C)  Cultural diversity 
D)  Biculturalism

Question 10

In which of the following cultures do people accomplish many different things at once?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group cultures 
B)  Polychronic cultures 
C)  Diverse cultures 
D)  High-context cultures 
A)  Group cultures 
B)  Polychronic cultures 
C)  Diverse cultures 
D)  High-context cultures

Question 11

In __________, social norms are mixed and ambiguous, and conformity varies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In __________, social norms are mixed and...

Question 12

The revolving door syndrome is a challenge for organizations that seek to maintain _________ in workforce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The revolving door syndrome is a challenge...

Question 13

____________ is the ability to adapt to new cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural shock 
B)  Cultural proxemics 
C)  Cultural training 
D)  Cultural intelligence 
A)  Cultural shock 
B)  Cultural proxemics 
C)  Cultural training 
D)  Cultural intelligence

Question 14

The glass ceiling facilitates career advancement for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Context cultures include low-context and

Question 17

__________ refers to high turnover among minorities and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  The revolving door syndrome 
B)  The glass ceiling effect 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  An organizational subculture 
A)  The revolving door syndrome 
B)  The glass ceiling effect 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  An organizational subculture

Question 18

Which of the following is the last stage in adjusting to a new culture?

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

__________ are skills and personal characteristics that help us to be successful in cross-cultural situations.

Accepted Answer

Intercultu

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of loose cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their members let prevailing norms guide their behavior. 
B)  Deviations are noticed, discouraged, and sanctioned. 
C)  Their members express themselves independent from the masses. 
D)  Social norms are strong, clear, and well-defined. 
A)  Their members let prevailing norms guide their behavior. 
B)  Deviations are noticed, discouraged, and sanctioned. 
C)  Their members express themselves independent from the masses. 
D)  Social norms are strong, clear, and well-defined.

Tight cultures are best defined as cultures in which:

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, which of the following terms refers to the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power?

The four types of subcultures are ____________, ethnic, generational, and gender subcultures.

Confusion, small victories, honeymoon, irritation and anger, and reality are different stages of dealing with ____________.

Members of a(n) __________ are flexible about time and who uses it.

__________ are groupings of people based on shared demographic and job identities.

Beyond the legal issues, make a business case for diversity.

__________ occurs when minorities adopt characteristics of majority cultures in order to succeed.

In which of the following cultures do people accomplish many different things at once?

In __________, social norms are mixed and ambiguous, and conformity varies.

The revolving door syndrome is a challenge for organizations that seek to maintain _________ in workforce.

____________ is the ability to adapt to new cultures.

The glass ceiling facilitates career advancement for women.

The problem with subcultures in organizations is that:

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

__________ refers to high turnover among minorities and women.

Which of the following is the last stage in adjusting to a new culture?

__________ are skills and personal characteristics that help us to be successful in cross-cultural situations.

Which of the following statements is true of loose cultures?

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Organization Culture and Change

Strategic Human Resource Management

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Exam 15: Individual Behaviour

Tight cultures are best defined as cultures in which:

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, which of the following terms refers to the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power?

The four types of subcultures are ____________, ethnic, generational, and gender subcultures.

Confusion, small victories, honeymoon, irritation and anger, and reality are different stages of dealing with ____________.

Members of a(n) __________ are flexible about time and who uses it.

__________ are groupings of people based on shared demographic and job identities.

Beyond the legal issues, make a business case for diversity.

__________ occurs when minorities adopt characteristics of majority cultures in order to succeed.

In which of the following cultures do people accomplish many different things at once?

In __________, social norms are mixed and ambiguous, and conformity varies.

The revolving door syndrome is a challenge for organizations that seek to maintain _________ in workforce.

____________ is the ability to adapt to new cultures.

The glass ceiling facilitates career advancement for women.

The problem with subcultures in organizations is that:

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

__________ refers to high turnover among minorities and women.

Which of the following is the last stage in adjusting to a new culture?

__________ are skills and personal characteristics that help us to be successful in cross-cultural situations.

Which of the following statements is true of loose cultures?

Management Today

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision-Making

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Strategic Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Planning Processes and Techniques

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