CCM 2

Cultural synergy is defined as 'The behavior of whole systems that cannot be predicted by the behavior of any parts taken separately.' What else does it build upon?

• Disadvantages only.

• Similarities and fuses differences.

• Only similarities.

• Only differences.

What is the primary difference between a 'Parochial' and an 'Ethnocentric' mindset regarding diversity?

• Parochial managers ignore diversity, while ethnocentric managers minimize it.

• Parochial managers see no impact, while ethnocentric managers see positive impacts.

• Parochial managers see problems, while ethnocentric managers see advantages.

• Parochial is a very common mindset, while ethnocentric is less common.

The assumption that 'Many culturally distinct ways of living...exist' is associated with which concept?

• Homogeneity

• Ethnocentrism

• Parochialism

• Equifinality

What is the primary focus of the learning outcome on page 2?

• Understanding theories of cultural communication.

• Managing culturally diverse teams and global leadership.

• Solving problems in different cultures.

• Understanding the history of cultural synergy.

Which of the following is a drawback of cultural diversity mentioned in the lecture slides?

• Increased understanding of local political environment.

• Expanding meanings and increasing creativity.

• It can increase the complexity of company-wide policies.

• It builds upon similarities and fuses differences.

What is the key difference between 'Cultural Dominance' and 'Cultural Accommodation'?

• Dominance uses home culture approaches, while Accommodation imitates other cultures.

• Dominance is about both cultures conceding, while Accommodation is about one culture conceding.

• Dominance ignores differences, while Accommodation leverages them.

• Dominance applies to ethics, while Accommodation applies to social customs.

The 'Only-one-way myth: Our way is the only way' is associated with which concept?

• Equifinality

• Ethnocentrism

• Parochialism

• Cultural Contingency

Which type of organization, according to the table, uses the strategy of 'Minimize Differences'?

• Synergistic

• Parochial

• Ethnocentric

• Cultural Dominance

The phrase 'When in Rome do as the Romans do' is used to illustrate which global strategic option?

• Cultural Dominance

• Cultural Compromise

• Cultural Accommodation

• Cultural Synergy

What is a 'culture-specific disadvantage' of cultural diversity?

• Greater openness to new ideas.

• Difficulty converging meanings.

• Overgeneralizing policies, strategies, practices, and procedures.

• Increasing creativity and problem-solving skills.