SB4
Mallory grew up in a rural community and she knows that even though she has a master's degree in finance, she will always be considered a "country bumpkin" in her society. Her thoughts reflect the idea of Blank______.
class consciousness
The Blank______ system is a less rigid form of social stratification than the Blank______ system.
class; caste
Understanding how cultural differences across and within nations affect the way business is practiced is known as Blank______ literacy.
cross-cultural
A caste system is a type of social structure that divides people on the basis of Blank______.
inherited social status
The economic principles of Islam prohibit a bank from paying or receiving Blank______.
interest
In recent years, what has increased society's emphasis on extended social groups?
social media
In a caste system, change in position is Blank______ during one's lifetime.
usually not possible
What is considered appropriate personal space when conducting business in the United States?
5-8 feet
Which two phrases reflect the economic implications of Islam?
Cannot earn profit through exploitation of others & Hold property as trustees, rather than as owners (per Western definition of ownership)
What ethical system emphasizes taking the right actions to attain salvation?
Confucianism
______ is judging another's culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture.
Ethnocentrism
True or False: Edward T. Hall pointed out that Americans who give a foreign counterpart from the Middle East a quick deadline for a project are perceived by their counterpart as successful and in control.
False
True or false: According to the Koran, the receipt of interest within the banking system is considered suitable for businesses but not individuals.
False
True or false: Folkways are morally-significant actions in everyday life.
False
What are three characteristics of Confucianism?
High ethical conduct, Loyalty to others, and High moral standards
What are three of the dimensions Hofstede identified and studied? (Check all that apply.)
Individualism vs collectivism, Masculinity vs femininity, and Power distance
What major world religion is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad?
Islam
What directs the attention of a society to specific features of the world and structures how people perceive them?
Language
What are three of the determinants of culture?
Political philosophy, Social structure, and Economic philosophy
______ is the Hofstede dimension that describes the extent to which individuals do not have the same levels of physical and intellectual capability.
Power distance
The Reformation movement in the sixteenth century led to the establishment of
Protestantism.
______ refers to a system of shared beliefs related to the realm of the sacred.
Religion
Which Christian organization accounts for more than half of its members?
Roman Catholic
True or False: While religion can influence the values and norms of society, the values and norms of society can also impact religion.
True
Kerri's grandparents came to the United States from Ireland in the 1930s with just a few dollars in their pocket. They found work when they arrived and five years later were able to buy a home and build their savings. Their change in social stratification reflects the Blank______ system.
class
Class Blank______ is one's perception of their social or economic rank in society.
consciousness
There is a need for every business in the international marketplace to understand the prevailing culture in the countries that they are doing business in. This is known as
cross-cultural literacy.
A system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that when taken together constitute a design for living is called . (Enter one word in the blank.)
culture
Fifty years ago, it was not widely accepted that a woman could hold a senior management position. Of course, today this is a common reality. This demonstrates how Blank______ can change over time.
culture
Hofstede studied how Blank______ relate(s) to values in the workplace.
culture
Culture can best be described as a Blank______ phenomenon.
dynamic
Professor Michael Porter would agree that Blank______ played a large role in the success of Japan's postwar economic success.
education
When the new neighbors moved in, Naghma told her family it would be appropriate for them to make a batch of cookies and take them over to the neighbors and introduce themselves. This social convention is an example of a(n) Blank______.
folkway
According to Hofstede, societies with strict codes of behavior, rules, and laws score Blank______ on the uncertainty avoidance index.
high
The Hofstede dimension that is focused on the degree to which people in a society are integrated into groups is
individualism vs collectivism.
According to Hofstede, if the ties between people are loose, it is most likely a sign of a(n) Blank______ society.
individualistic
In a given society, the extent to which people can move up and down the class system is known as social .
mobility
There is a Blank______ one-to-one relationship between a society and a nation-state.
non-strict
In the Blank______ dimension by Hofstede, it is recognized that people are not equal in physical and intellectual capabilities.
power distance
A system of shared beliefs and rituals based on sacred thought is the definition of Blank______.
religion
The movement of the members of a particular society in terms of their social status from one group to another is an example of
social mobility.
The basic social organization of a society is known as social Blank______.
structure
When considering the relationship between American and German businesspeople, Edward T. Hall would agree that
Americans wait to be instructed to do so before addressing a German counterpart by their first name.
What is part of the "hidden curriculum" of schools? (Check all that apply.)
Being on time, Respect for others, and Obedience to authority
The religion where followers try to achieve nirvana or spiritual enlightenment is Blank______.
Buddhism
Culture that is defined as a system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that when taken together constitute a design for living stems from the work of which expert?
Hofstede
Belinda sneered when she was told that cattle were allowed to roam the streets in certain countries. She said, "We would never allow that in America." Belinda's response demonstrates which concept?
ethnocentrism
When discussing Islam, the Koran actually promotes Blank______.
free enterprise
Which Hofstede dimension measures a society's tolerance for ambiguity?
uncertainty avoidance
A(n) Blank______ consists of at least two individuals who have a shared sense of identity and interact in structured ways.
group
Hindus believe that an individual can achieve a state of complete spiritual perfection known as Blank______ by practicing material and physical self-denial.
nirvana
In parts of Canada, you will find both English-speaking communities and French-speaking communities. This illustrates that language helps shape the way people perceive the world, and it also helps define Blank______.
culture
All societies are divided on a hierarchical basis into social categories called Blank______.
social strata
The Blank______ of a society refers to how it is organized in terms of its values, norms, and societal relationships.
social structure
As the result of criticism of his original work, Hofstede went on to expand his model with the addition of which dimension?
long-term vs short-term orientation
Unspoken language is another way to describe Blank______ communication.
nonverbal
True or false: Cultures can embrace several nations.
True
Buddhism has all the same basic beliefs as Hinduism except for Blank______. (Check the two that apply.)
advocacy of extreme ascetic behavior & support for the caste system.
What are the four principles of social stratification?
- Social stratification carries over to the next generation. - Social stratification is a trait of society. - Social stratification involves beliefs as well as inequality, - Social stratification is generally universal.
According to Islam, worldly gain and temporal power are
an illusion.
The religion where followers believe in reincarnation and karma is
Hinduism.
