BUSI 303 - Difference in Culture - Chapter 4
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
Which of the following is emphasized by Japanese businesses?
Education, loyalty, and honesty.
Which languages most prominent in terms of international business?
English
Folkways are morally significant actions in everyday life.
False
It is not possible for culture to change.
False
The religion where followers believe in reincarnation and karma is
Hinduism
Which two phrases reflect the economic implications of Islam?
Hold property as trustees, rather than as owners per Western definition of ownership. Cannot earn profit through exploitation of others.
The Hofstede dimension that is focused on the degree to which people in a society are integrated into groups is
Individualism versus collectivism.
Which of the following dimensions did Hofstede identify and study?
Individualism vs collectivism. Masculinity vs femininity. Power distance.
What directs the attention of a society to specific components of the world and structures how people perceive them?
Language
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
Which three of the following are associated with Confucianism?
Loyalty to others. High ethical conduct. High morals.
According to the text, the two major Christian organizations are
Orthodox church, and Roman Catholic.
What is the focus of Hofstede's power distance dimension?
People are not equal in physical capabilities
There is a connection between culture and competitive advantage. What are the two reasons why this connection is important?
The connection to suggest which countries might produce the most viable competitors. This connection can affect the choice of countries to do business in and locate production facilities in.
Education provides a competitive economic advantage through the creation of a pool of skilled and educated workers.
True
Spoken language not only allows people to communicate with each other, but structures the way people perceive the world.
True
While religion can influence the values and norms of society, the values and norms of society can also impact religion.
True
One way in which a British citizen could ensure that his or her children were accepted into a higher class was to
send them to the "right" school.
In Japanese society today it is common for a person's social status to be associated with his or her
Business
Which of these religions currently has the largest number of adherents?
Christianity
In terms of numbers of members, what are the four major religions that dominate the world today?
Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.
In great Britain, academics facing budget cuts and job losses are choosing to adopt "posh" accents to show that they fit in with the "elite". This action reflects which of the following?
Class consciousness
What ethical system emphasizes taking the right actions to obtain salvation?
Confucianism
Which ideology has, as one of its key beliefs, that honesty has major economic implications?
Confucianism
Which three of the following is part of the "hidden curriculum" of schools?
Dealing with competition. Obedience to authority. Respect for others.
What are the three principles of social stratification?
It involves beliefs as well as inequality. It is generally universal. It carries over to the next generation.
The Hofstede dimension that looks at the relationship between gender and work roles is
Masculinity versus femininity.
Which of these business situations exemplifies the convergence hypothesis?
McDonald's, Burger King and other fast food restaurants are found in many nations.
Which of the following situations demonstrates how a folkway can create complications in business?
Natalie was frustrated when her meeting with the Latin American executive was postponed because he was focused on finishing a phone conversation.
What are the three benefits of learning the native language of a company you were doing business with?
People like to speak in their own language. You can build a rapport more easily. Businesses may prevent major blunders through improper translation.
The world values survey includes which of the following demand please?
Support for democracy, support for gender equality, and impact of globalization
Which of the three of the following are identified as with all associated with the Orthodox Muslims?
There is a daily prayer ritual. Muslims are for bidden to consume pork. Muslims are for bidden to consume alcohol.
Which of the three of the following are considered positive aspects of the collectivist attitude found in the Japanese business culture?
There is a strong incentive for individuals to work together for the common good. Cooperation within the group is given by the need to improve group performance. Workers tend to remain at the same company for a long time - even a lifetime.
According to the text, which two of the following nonverbal cues may be offensive in another country?
Thumbs up. Excessive personal space.
Economic advancement and globalization may be important factors in societal change.
True
