Quiz on Cross-Cultural Management

How do cultural dimensions influence international business practices?

• They have no impact on business strategies

• They only affect marketing approaches

• They shape management styles and communication

• They are relevant only in specific industries

Which researcher focused on attitudes to power and relationships in 1983?

• House et al.

• Laurent

• Schwartz

• Trompenaars

In which country do managers carry their status into activities outside the workplace the most?

• Germany

• Denmark

• Italy

• Sweden

What is the primary focus of Trompenaars' model?

• Managing and consulting across cultures

• Historical analysis of cultural values

• Cultural dimensions in leadership

• Theoretical frameworks of culture

In Trompenaars' model, what does 'Particularism' emphasize?

• Prioritizing specific relationships over universal rules

• Maintaining strict adherence to established guidelines

• Encouraging collective decision-making

• Highlighting the importance of individual rights

Which dimension measures the extent to which less powerful members accept unequal power distribution?

• Power Distance

• Collectivism

• Assertiveness

• Future Orientation

What aspect does Schwartz (1994) emphasize in his research?

• The universality of human values

• The importance of individual achievements

• The role of gender in cultural dimensions

• The historical context of cultural studies

In which culture is the manager expected to provide specialist answers to technical questions?

• Denmark

• Japan

• Sweden

• USA

What does 'Achievement' refer to in cultural dimensions?

• Status based on family background

• Focus on emotional expression

• Emphasis on group harmony

• Value placed on individual accomplishments

Which dimension reflects the degree to which a society feels threatened by uncertainty?

• Power Distance

• Uncertainty Avoidance

• Collectivism

• Gender Egalitarianism