Cultural Dimensions

In the following statement, which cultural dimension is exemplified: “I believe rewards should be given for individual accomplishment rather than for group accomplishments”?

• Individualism

• Particularism

• Specific

• Neutral

In the following statement, the cultural dimension is exemplified: “Before making a decision, we should always double-check if we stick to the plan. It has implications for our investment. We may lose money if we put too much in it.”?

• Collectivism

• Universalism

• High Uncertainty Avoidance

• Diffuse

Kathleen, a social worker from the United States, has been stationed in Mexico for a year. She notices several things about the Mexican society; the people who report to her, for example, do so with an excessive amount of submissiveness, and her superior seems to expect the same of her. Which of the following statements about Mexico would be consistent with Hofstede's framework?

• Mexican's work best in an informal environment.

• Mexico has a large power distance culture.

• Mexican society is primarily individualistic.

• Mexican's derive power from their entrepreneurial drive.

In the following statement, which cultural dimension is exemplified: “That was a very useful discussion Nick, we have made a lot of progress for the well-being of our employees, I really care about your way of doing things and I will try to help you as much as possible, even if I am very busy and if I will not have the results. I like that the people in the team I belong to feel cared and rewarded.”

• Femininity or Consensus Oriented

• Ascription

• Low uncertainty avoidance

• neutral

In the following statement, which cultural dimension is exemplified: “In hiring, I want to know who the person’s family and friends are, who will vouch (recommend) for this person.”?

• Universalism

• Particularism

• Ascription

• Diffuse

Managers from Italy, Greece, China and Mexico would most likely express their emotions openly during a business situation, while managers from England, Germany and Japan would most likely consider such behavior unprofessional. Which of the following value dimensions explains this difference in behavior and attitude?

• individualism versus collectivism

• neutral versus affective

• specific versus diffuse

• uncertainty avoidance

In the following statement, which cultural dimension is exemplified: “Employees and managers often go to the Karaoke bar in the evening, and may go bowling together during the weekend. Important questions that have not found a solution during meetings may be solved during these informal occasions.”?

• Collectivism

• Universalism

• High uncertainty avoidance

• Diffuse

In the following statement, which cultural dimension is exemplified: “Contracts aren’t necessary between friends.”

• Universalism

• Particularism

• Ascription

• Diffuse

Celgene Corporation, a large pharmaceutical firm based in Texas, wants to establish its presence by expanding overseas. The company's executives evaluate locations across the world for the most suitable place to build the latest Celgene manufacturing facility. Which of the following, if true, best supports the argument that Celgene should build its new facility in Ireland?

• Expanding into a similar culture reduces risks associated with different attitudes, values, and communication styles.

• Celgene's main competitor received government incentives for building a new manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom.

• Collectivist societies like Ireland encourage the individual achievement necessary for scientific advancements in pharmaceuticals.

• Particularistic cultures apply rules and systems objectively, which is important within the Celgene organizational culture

 ________ refers to the values, beliefs, customs, arts, and other products of human thought and work that characterize the people of a given society.

• Ethnicity

• Heritage

• Culture

• Race