MKT300

enteprenuership

A focus on individual religious freedom, not surprisingly, may have set the stage for

Protestantism.

A schism from the Roman Catholic Church in the sixteenth century led to the establishment of

tolerance for others

A schism from the Roman Catholic Church in the sixteenth century led to the establishment of

culture

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 calle

protestantism

According to Weber, thrift, efficiency and hard work are the result of a person's belief in the ethics of

strata

All societies are divided on a hierarchical basis into social categories called social

Norms

Assumptions about how things should be that a group shares are called

values

Assumptions about how things should be that a group shares are called

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)

consciousness

Class ______ is an awareness of one's social or economic rank in society

consciousness

Class ______ is an awareness of one's social or economic rank in society.

What are three examples of the "hidden curriculum" of schools?

Dealing with competition Obedience to authority Respect for others

What is a challenge faced by companies entering the global market?

Differences in consumer tastes and preferences

relationships

Guanxiwang refers to _____, which hold networks together.

Which statement BEST explains how Max Weber compares Hindus to Protestants

Hindus would be less likely to engage in entrepreneurial activity.

send them to the "right" school

Historically, one way in which a British citizen could ensure that his or her children were accepted into a higher class was to

Confucianism

Hofstede's fifth dimension was inspired by

value

In Westernized societies, freedom to choose is considered everyone's right. The idea of what is good and right is an example of a(n)

Christianity Buddhism Hinduism Islam

In terms of numbers of members, what are the four major religions that dominate the world today?

Greece

The Orthodox Church is especially prevalent in

dynamic

The US economy is considered _____ because it is impacted by the philosophy of individualism

dynamic

The US economy is considered _____ because it is impacted by the philosophy of individualism.

class

The _____ system is a less rigid form of social stratification than the caste system.

structure

The basic social organization of a society is called its social

cooperation is achieved at a lower cost.

The best way to describe the labor-management relationship in an organization based in Confucian culture is

religions

The set of shared beliefs followed by Catholics and those of the Jewish faith represent their individual

As modernization occurs, what situation is contrary to the Buddha's teaching?

There is more separation between people and nature.

cross-cultural

Understanding how cultural differences across and within nations affect the way business is practiced is known as ______ literacy.

individuals, groups

Western society values _______ over ______.

Lack of dynamism and entrepreneurship

What is a negative effect of the collectivist manner associated with Japanese businesses?

Language

What is used to direct the attention of a society to specific components of the world and structures how people perceive them

Confucianism

Which ideology has, as one of its key beliefs, that honesty has major economic implications?

Culture

a system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that when taken together constitute a design for living

In Japanese society today, it is common for a person's social status to be associated with his or her

business

When a company with branches in Japan and the United States changes its performance appraisal system to reflect the fact that American managers are more individualistic as compared to their more group-oriented Japanese counterparts, the company is recognizing the need to vary company processes and practices based on how ______ affects work-related values.

culture

One positive aspect of high managerial mobility is that executives have a sense of loyalty and commitment to an individual company.

false

An advantage of individualism is a(n)

high level of entrepreneurial activity

The Hofstede dimension that is focused on the degree to which people in a society are integrated into groups is

individualism versus collectivism.

Religion

is/are something that one believes in that is concerned with the sacred and follows with some measure of devotion

Confucianism values harmonious relationships, which are based on moral and ethical conduct and

loyalty to others

Hindus believe that ______ is achieved by spiritual progress and reincarnation

movement between castes

reciprocal

n Confucian culture, while employees are expected to be loyal to their superiors in business, those superiors must reward this loyalty by bestowing blessings on the employees.This demonstrates the idea of ______ obligations.

Manager

n an organization operating in a Confucian culture, it would be the sacred duty of an employee to be loyal to his or her

In post-independence India, some think that the values of Hindu asceticism and self-reliance have had a(n) ______ impact on economic development

negative

Folkways

norms for routine or casual interaction

Mores

norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance

Buddhism has all the same basic beliefs as Hinduism except for which two of the following?

support for the caste system. advocacy in extreme ascetic behavior.

It is possible for one country to encompass several societies.

true

Compared to a Protestant society, a Buddhist society has ______ emphasis on entrepreneurial activity.

weaker

caste

The most rigid form of social stratification is the _____ system.

people are not equal in physical capabilities

What is the focus of Hofstede's power distance dimension?

folkway

In the United States, the majority of people are very aware of what time it is, what they need to accomplish in that time, and when they are out of time. This attitude toward time is an example of a

class consciousness

In the past, there has been a mutual lack of respect between upper management and working-class employees at British companies. This lack of respect was the result of the perception that those in upper management were a "step above" the employees. This perception was a reflection of

cross-cultural

In the past, there has been a mutual lack of respect between upper management and working-class employees at British companies. This lack of respect was the result of the perception that those in upper management were a "step above" the employees. This perception was a reflection of

What are three principles of social stratification?

It carries over to the next generation. It is generally universal. It involves beliefs as well as inequality,

How has social media affected group life?

It has emphasized the idea of an extended social group.

what are three principles of social stratification

It is generally universal. It involves beliefs as well as inequality, It carries over to the next generation.

folkways

Jenna expects the people she works with to be prompt. Recently, she became very frustrated when a foreign executive was late to their meeting because he felt it was more important to finish a phone conversation. People's attitude toward time is an example of how _____ can affect business.

determine the relationship between man and human

Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's theory of culture states that all definitions of culture must

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

Confucianism.

Loyalty, honesty in dealing with others, and reciprocal obligations are the building blocks of

What are the four dimensions originally identified by Hofstede?

Masculinity vs femininity uncertainty avoidance Individualism vs collectivism Power distance

capitalism

Max Weber attributed the relationship between the emergence of ______ and Protestantism to the value system of the religion

Africa

The majority of Christians live in Europe and the Americas. However, Christianity is rapidly growing in

ethics

The set of moral principles that are used to guide and shape behavior are called

Confucianism.

What ethical system was the official ethical system of China until the communist revolution and emphasizes taking the right actions to attain salvation

Christianity

Which of these religions currently has the largest number of adherents?

Cooperation within the group is driven by the need to improve group performance. There is strong incentive for individuals to work together for the common good. Workers tend to remain at the same company for a long time -- even a lifetim

Which three situations are considered positive aspects of the collectivist attitude found in the Japanese business culture?

Society

a group of people sharing a common set of values and norms

What is one negative aspect to companies of emphasizing individual performance in business

a high degree of managerial mobility between companies