IB - Culture differences

What is culture defined as?

• A group of people sharing a common set of values and norms.

• The social rules that govern the actions of people.

• Ideas about what a group believes to be good, right, and desirable.

• A system of values and norms shared among a group of people.

Which religion believes in reincarnation and karma?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What is the basis of Common Law legal system?

• Tradition, precedent, and custom

• Religious teachings

• Detailed set of laws organized into codes

• Rules that regulate behavior

Which economic system is based on free and fair competition?

• Socialist Economy

• Mixed Economy

• Command Economy

• Free Market Economy

What does the Hofstede Framework study cultural differences along?

• Five dimensions

• Four dimensions

• Seven dimensions

• Six dimensions

Which dimension of the Hofstede Framework identifies the extent to which a culture emphasizes the individual versus the group?

• Individualism versus Collectivism

• Uncertainty Avoidance

• Power Distance

• Masculinity versus Femininity

A culture with high uncertainty avoidance values security and places its faith in what?

• Strong systems of rules and procedures

• Creativity and open to change

• Personal assertiveness and wealth accumulation

• Social norms to suppress free satisfaction

Which dimension of the Hofstede Framework captures the extent to which a culture emphasizes 'masculinity' versus 'femininity'?

• Long-term Orientation

• Masculinity versus Femininity

• Uncertainty Avoidance

• Power Distance

What does a society with strong long-term orientation expect from today's hard work?

• Short-term gains

• No rewards

• Immediate rewards

• Long-term rewards

Which dimension of the Hofstede Framework captures the extent to which a society allows free expression?

• Long-term Orientation

• Indulgence versus Restraint

• Uncertainty Avoidance

• Power Distance