Cultural Norms and Hofstede's Dimensions

According to Hofstede, what does a high score on the uncertainty avoidance index indicate?

• A. A society with less strict rules and openness to change.

• B. A society with strict rules and low tolerance for ambiguity.

• C. A society with high respect for traditions.

• D. A society with a strong focus on individualism.

In individualist societies, what is highly valued?

• A. Social harmony.

• B. Group membership.

• C. Individual achievement.

• D. Modesty.

Which of the following describes a masculine society according to Hofstede?

• A. A focus on cooperation, relationships, and quality of life.

• B. A focus on achievement, competition, and wealth.

• C. A focus on traditions and maintaining social norms.

• D. A focus on enjoying life and having fun.

Which approach to studying culture involves developing research questions after spending time with the local community?

• A. Etic

• B. Emic

• C. Inductive

• D. Deductive

Which of the following describes a feminine society according to Hofstede?

• A. Focus on achievement and competition.

• B. High power distance and authority respect.

• C. Cooperation and quality of life are valued.

• D. Strict social norms and control.

What is Hofstede’s indulgence vs. restraint dimension about?

• A. The extent to which people are integrated into groups.

• B. The degree of tolerance for ambiguity.

• C. The extent to which a culture allows people to enjoy life and have fun.

• D. The level of respect for authority.

What did Berry (1967) find about conformity in collectivist vs. individualist societies?

• A. Collectivist societies had lower rates of conformity.

• B. Individualist societies had higher rates of conformity.

• C. Collectivist societies had higher rates of conformity.

• D. There was no difference in conformity rates.

What is acculturation?

• A. The process of adopting the norms and behaviours of another culture.

• B. The process of internalizing the schemas of one’s own culture.

• C. The rejection of one’s own cultural norms.

• D. The study of surface culture only.

What does Hofstede’s power distance index measure?

• A. The extent to which a culture respects authority and status.

• B. The degree of individualism in a society.

• C. The level of uncertainty avoidance in a culture.

• D. The focus on masculinity or femininity in a society.

Which cultural dimension involves the connection to the past and attitude toward the future?

• A. Power distance index

• B. Individualism vs. collectivism

• C. Long-term vs. short-term orientation

• D. Uncertainty avoidance index