Understanding Cultural Impact on Business Practices chp3

What is the culture of a society?

• The legal system of a country

• The economic system of a country

• The collective mental programming of the people in the environment

• The political structure of a country

Which of the following best describes the impact of social culture on business?

• It has no significant impact on business practices.

• It leads to uniform business practices around the world.

• It influences business practices and leads to economic implications due to cultural differences.

• It only affects the marketing strategies of a business.

How can differences in social culture affect the workplace?

• By changing the technology used in the workplace

• By influencing the values and behaviors in the workplace

• By altering the geographical location of the workplace

• By modifying the legal contracts between employees and employers

What is an important aspect of demonstrating an appreciation for cultural change in business?

• Ignoring the cultural aspects and focusing solely on profit

• Understanding the economic and business implications of cultural change

• Maintaining a rigid approach to business practices

• Focusing on short-term gains over long-term stability

According to Hofstede, Namenwirth, and Weber, how is culture defined?

• A) A collection of artistic and intellectual achievements of a society

• B) A system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people, constituting a design for living

• C) A set of biological characteristics that are passed down through generations

• D) A political system that governs the behavior of a community

What do values provide in the context of a culture?

• They provide the rules for legal systems.

• They provide the context within which a society’s norms are established and justified.

• They dictate the economic status of individuals.

• They determine the political structure of a society.

What are norms in a society?

• Norms are the historical traditions that are no longer practiced.

• Norms are the religious beliefs that a society holds.

• Norms are the social rules that govern people’s actions toward one another.

• Norms are the written laws enforced by the government.

Into how many major categories can norms be subdivided?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two major categories into which norms can be subdivided?

• Customs and traditions

• Folkways and mores

• Laws and regulations

• Beliefs and values

What is the relationship between a society and a nation-state according to the slide?

• A) A society and a nation-state are the same.

• B) There is a strict one-to-one correspondence between a society and a nation-state.

• C) There is not a strict one-to-one correspondence between a society and a nation-state.

• D) A society is always independent of a nation-state.