BUS1203 Chapter 2

Which term refers to the collection of values, beliefs, behaviours, customs, and attitudes that distinguish one society from another?

• society
• culture
• ethnicity
• tradition

Which concept describes the social identity of a group based on shared language, history, and cultural practices?

• nationality

• ethnicity

• community

• society

In which country is nepotism valued?

• Only in Western Europe
• Exclusively in North America
• Various countries, including those in the Middle East and parts of Asia and Latin America.
• Primarily in Australia

Social structure is best defined as the ________.

• means by which a society's members communicate with each other

• attitudes of MNEs towards corporate social responsibility on a global scale

• behaviour of and opportunities available to MNCs operating in a given society

• overall framework that determines the roles of individuals within a society

Which of the following is not a component of social structure?

• Cultural norms
• Individual roles

• Stratification of society

• Societal dress codes within regions

Businesses in ________ discourage nepotism while in ________ family ties are crucial to ensure the growth of a company

• Latin American cultures; Middle Eastern cultures
• African cultures; European cultures
• Eastern cultures; Western cultures
• Western cultures; Asian cultures

In which of the following countries is social mobility likely to be highest?

• United States
• India
• United Kingdom

• Hong Kong

Social stratification refers to how people in a society are ________.

• categorized by attributes

• evaluated or judged
• segregated or isolated
• ignored or overlooked

Why did the producers of The Apprentice have problems selling the Japanese version of the show to Japanese TV networks?

• The show was too expensive to produce in Japan.
• Japanese audiences preferred reality shows over business-themed shows.
• Japanese networks were offended by the show's language.

• Public humiliation is avoided in the Japanese culture.

Country X has 14 official languages and nearly 2,000 dialects. Which of the following is most likely a true statement?

• Nonverbal communication is unlikely to be very effective in Country X.

• Income and value differences exist among the citizens of Country X.

• MNEs should avoid Country X due to costly adaptation needs.

• Nationhood is the defining factor of the society in Country X.