Pop Quiz - Hofstede and Culture

Hostede defines culture as...

• collective behavior of a group.
• collective programming of the mind.
• unique to the individual.
• a simple construct.

How many dimensions did Hofstede's theory originally identify?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

What is the newest dimension?

• Power Distance
• Time Orientation
• Indulgence
• Cultural Values

Someone from a high power distance society is

• less likely to challenge authority.
• more likely to challenge authority.

High Power Distance cultures can be said to have

• more equal societies.
• less equal societies.

People are more often encouraged to be unique individuals in

• individualistic cultures.
• collectivistic cultures.

The use of pronouns such as "I" or "we" can indicate the level of

• power distance.
• individualism.

The use of pronouns such as "tú" and "usted" could indicate the level of

• power distance.
• individualism.

According to the text, which characteristic is said to be the most important in distinguishing one culture from another?

• Time Orientation
• Power Distance
• Uncertainty Avoidance
• Individualism-Collectivism

Tolerance of ambiguity is related to

• uncertainty avoidance.
• masculinity.