Quiz # 1 - Chapter 3

Culture is defined as:

• A system of shared beliefs and customs

• The collective programming of the mind

• That complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and other capabilities acquired by man as a member of society

• A design for living passed down through generations

Which of the following is NOT one of Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

• Power distance

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Cultural adaptation

• Long-term versus short-term orientation

In the context of international business, what are "mores"?

• Traditional business practices

• Norms that are central to the functioning of a society

• Routine conventions of everyday life

• Religious beliefs that influence business

A Japanese company entering the U.S. market faces challenges because Japanese culture emphasizes:

• Individualism over collectivism

• Short-term orientation over long-term orientation

• Group harmony over individual achievement

• Low power distance over high power distance

The degree to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they are born is known as:

• Social mobility

• Cultural flexibility

• Societal adaptation

• Class permeability

• Which of the following best describes an unspoken language element that might cause cultural misunderstanding?

• • Different dialects

• • Nonverbal communication

• • Written communication

• • Technical terminology

A society with high power distance would likely:

• Have flat organizational structures

• Encourage questioning of authority

• Maintain strict hierarchical relationships

• Promote equality in decision-making

The Protestant work ethic is most closely associated with:

• Emphasis on leisure time

• Focus on spiritual rather than material success

• Value placed on hard work and wealth creation

• Preference for group achievement over individual success

In terms of cultural change, which statement is most accurate?

• Culture never changes once established

• Economic progress affects several factors which in turn influence culture

• Technology has no impact on cultural values

• Cultural change occurs only through political reform

An international business manager exhibiting high cultural intelligence would:

• Impose their own cultural values on all situations

• Adapt their management style to local cultural contexts

• Ignore cultural differences to maintain consistency

• Apply universal business practices regardless of location