Question 1

Janet believes that the cultural group she belongs to is superior and as a result, she is highly intolerant toward employees from the cultures of other countries. This behavior of Janet is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural convergence. 
B)  Confucian dynamism. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  cultural literacy. 
E)  class consciousness.

Question 2

Which religion was founded in India in the sixth century B.C. by Siddhartha Gautama, an Indian prince who renounced his wealth to pursue an ascetic lifestyle and spiritual perfection?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The United Republic emphasizes individual performance and achievements in every sphere of society. How might this affect the business environment in that country?

Accepted Answer

A)  There would be a low degree of dynamism and innovation. 
B)  Managerial mobility would be the most effective resource. 
C)  There would be a low degree of entrepreneurial activity in the country. 
D)  The employees in this country may lack loyalty and commitment to a company. 
E)  Managers in such a country have highly developed company-specific skills, but they lack general skills.

Question 4

Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in ________ do not encourage entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation because it is perceived that such activities make the attainment of nirvana more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A)  Islam 
B)  Hinduism 
C)  Confucianism 
D)  Protestantism 
E)  capitalism

Question 5

A difference in the attitudes of people toward time in different cultures is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  folkways. 
B)  religious doctrines. 
C)  mores. 
D)  laws. 
E)  social structures.

Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Janet believes that the cultural group she belongs to is superior and as a result, she is highly intolerant toward employees from the cultures of other countries. This behavior of Janet is known as

Which religion was founded in India in the sixth century B.C. by Siddhartha Gautama, an Indian prince who renounced his wealth to pursue an ascetic lifestyle and spiritual perfection?

The United Republic emphasizes individual performance and achievements in every sphere of society. How might this affect the business environment in that country?

Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in ________ do not encourage entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation because it is perceived that such activities make the attainment of nirvana more difficult.

A difference in the attitudes of people toward time in different cultures is an example of