Culture Quiz

What is culture?

• C. A system of technological advancements in a community

• D. A system of physical characteristics unique to a region

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

• B. A system of laws and regulations in a society

What does the Power Distance Index measure?

• A. The degree of individualism in society

• B. The degree of inequality in society

• D. The extent of masculinity in a nation

• C. The level of uncertainty avoidance in a culture

Which country has the highest Uncertainty Avoidance Index according to the text?

• C. India

• D. Sweden

• A. Greece

• B. Thailand

What does the Individualism - Collectivism Index measure?

• A. The level of gender roles in society

• D. The level of group attachment in a society

• B. The extent of individual freedom in a culture

• C. The degree of social gratification in a nation

What is the focus of a collectivist society according to the text?

• A. Maintaining relationships

• D. Quality of life

• B. Getting the task done

• C. Getting ahead

What does the Masculinity - Femininity Index measure?

• D. The importance of face-saving in a community

• A. The basis for motivation in a culture

• C. The extent of assertiveness in a nation

• B. The level of uncertainty avoidance in a society

What is the main focus of a restrained society?

• A. Quality of life

• B. Getting the task done

• C. Maintaining relationships

• D. Service to others' ambition

What does the Long-Term Orientation measure?

• D. Sensitivity to social relationships

• C. Acceptance of slow results

• B. Willingness to invest

• A. Belief in substantial savings

What is the impact of cultural change on society?

• D. Political stability

• C. Technological advancements

• B. Social turmoil

• A. Rapid economic growth

Why should an international business manager study the culture of a country?

• D. To enforce strict regulations

• C. To make culturally based adjustments

• B. To avoid global competition

• A. To promote cultural homogeneity