Question 1

In what significant ways is the GLOBE study (a)similar to Hofstede's research,(b)different from Hofstede's research?

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Question 2

Under Confucianism dynamics,orientations can be either:

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A)  Long-term or short-term 
B)  Paternal or individualistic 
C)  Adaptable or subordinate 
D)  Political or idealistic

Question 3

The Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner study presents three aspects to culture: relationships between people,concept of time and the concept of nature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Due to growing interdependence and a high flow of migration:

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A)  Culture is not confined to a territorially limited area 
B)  Culture is still largely confined to a territorially limited area 
C)  Cross-cultural issues are not nearly as important as they were on the past 
D)  HR will largely be unaffected

Question 5

Present the general definition of the concept of culture as presented in the text.

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Question 6

Results from the GLOBE study were used to distinguish ______"cultural regions."

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A)  Five 
B)  Seven 
C)  Ten 
D)  Twelve

Question 7

As applied research,the Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner study:

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A)  Is backed up by extensive duplicate studies in a variety of countries and industries 
B)  Has repeatedly demonstrated validity and reliability 
C)  Has not demonstrated validity nor reliability 
D)  Provides an explicit rationale for the origins and operationalization of the seven cultures/dimensions

Question 8

Power Distance refers to the extent to which the members feel threatened by uncertainty,ambiguous or unstructured situations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Mediterranean culture (France,Italy,Belgium and Spain)are characterized by small power distance and high collectivism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hall and Hall,Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner all:

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A)  Provide academically valid,rigorous and reliable research bases for their models 
B)  Largely agree on the underlying dimensions of culture 
C)  Have large,geographically diverse data sets to draw on to support their models 
D)  Focus on offering a practical template allowing individuals to perceive and handle cultural differences

Question 11

According to Hofstede a feminine orientation comprises the pursuit of financial success and a strong performance management approach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The GLOBE study:

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A)  Distinguishes between organizational cultures and national cultures. 
B)  Does not distinguish between organizational cultures and national cultures 
C)  Never distinguishes between subcultures in some nations for which data was collected 
D)  Distinguishes between subcultures in all 62 nations for which data was collected

Question 13

The German speaking countries such as Germany,Austria and Switzerland are characterized by a strong tendency of uncertainty avoidance and relatively low power distance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner,members of specified cultures:

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A)  See business relationship more personally 
B)  Take subjective and contextual variables into consideration when making a decision 
C)  Demand precise,unobjective analysis of circumstances and presentation of results 
D)  Emphasize intentions and emotions in making a decision

Question 15

One study by Child,reviewing research on the development of cultures concluded:

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A)  Studies on the macro level (organizations structure)found evidence for divergence or growing differences in cultures 
B)  Studies on the micro level (behaviors by employees)found enhance for convergence or the lessening of differences in cultures 
C)  Studies on the macro level (organizational structure)found evidence for convergence,or the lessening of differences in cultures 
D)  Studies on both the macro and micro level found evidence for convergence or the lessening of differences in cultures

Exam 2: The Cultural Context of IHRM

In what significant ways is the GLOBE study (a)similar to Hofstede's research,(b)different from Hofstede's research?

Under Confucianism dynamics,orientations can be either:

The Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner study presents three aspects to culture: relationships between people,concept of time and the concept of nature.

Due to growing interdependence and a high flow of migration:

Present the general definition of the concept of culture as presented in the text.

Results from the GLOBE study were used to distinguish ______"cultural regions."

As applied research,the Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner study:

Power Distance refers to the extent to which the members feel threatened by uncertainty,ambiguous or unstructured situations.

The Mediterranean culture (France,Italy,Belgium and Spain)are characterized by small power distance and high collectivism.

Hall and Hall,Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner all:

According to Hofstede a feminine orientation comprises the pursuit of financial success and a strong performance management approach.

The GLOBE study:

The German speaking countries such as Germany,Austria and Switzerland are characterized by a strong tendency of uncertainty avoidance and relatively low power distance.

According to Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner,members of specified cultures:

One study by Child,reviewing research on the development of cultures concluded: