QUIZ 2

What is culture in the context of international business?

• Government regulations that affect businesses

• The study of market structures and pricing

• Shared values, beliefs, and customs that shape behavior

• The number of employees working in a company

Which of the following is an example of how culture affects communication?

• All countries use the same negotiation methods

• Direct and indirect communication styles vary by culture

• Everyone prefers face-to-face meetings over email

• Language has no effect on business

What does the term “monochronic time orientation” refer to?

• Valuing flexibility over deadlines

• A focus on multitasking and relationships

• Strict adherence to schedules and punctuality

• Celebrating cultural holidays in business settings

In a high power distance culture, how are decisions typically made?

• Through team voting

• Based on individual contribution

• By higher authorities without much input from subordinates

• Randomly by committee rotation

Which cultural element affects how people handle disagreement in negotiations?

• Time zone

• Conflict attitude

• Level of education

• Brand loyalty

A company fails in a foreign market because it did not adjust its product to local customs. This is an example of:

• Ethical marketing

• Global branding success

• International law violation

• Lost business opportunity due to cultural misfit

What kind of decision-making process is typical in a consensus-oriented culture like Japan?

• Fast and top-down

• Based on gut feeling

• Emotionally driven

• Collective and slow, but thorough

A businessperson from a low-context culture is likely to:

• Be explicit and straightforward in communication

• Depend heavily on non-verbal cues

• Avoid saying “no” directly

• Be indirect in communication

Which of the following best describes “unethical decisions” from a local cultural perspective?

• Decisions that are legal but considered morally inappropriate in that culture

• Actions that are accepted globally

• Laws violated only in the home country

• Strategies that save money

Why is it important for international businesses to understand cultural differences?

• To follow religious traditions

• To ensure effective communication, ethical practices, and business success

• To avoid taxes in foreign markets
  

• To increase local employment