International Business 3450 Chapter 4 Quiz

While it might differ in other countries, in the United States the customary distance apart that should be used in a business discussion is

5 - 8 feet

Which scenario best represents a mores violation?

Bribing a government official in a country where bribery is illegal.

A tool manufacturer is planning to set up a production plant abroad. It has selected five potential countries based on their population size, stage of economic development, labor costs, and access to world markets. Considering the connection between culture and competitive advantage, which country would be the bestinvestment site for this company?

Country B, where education is well-developed and social stratification is lacking.

A U.S. company is planning to expand its operations to Japan, where the group is the primary unit of social organization, and hiring locals as the primary employee base. According to this information, what is a likely outcome for this company when operating in Japan?

Employees will achieve close cooperation with others.

Which language is spoken as the mother tongue by the largest number of people in the world?

Mandarin

What is one criticism regarding Geert Hofstede's research on cultural dimensions?

The research team consisted of only Europeans and Americans.

A country's national competitive advantage and its attractiveness as a location for international business are most influenced by

a well - developed education system

With increased economic progress, cultures across the world seem to be moving toward some universally accepted values and norms. This is known as the

convergence hypothesis.

The system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and together create a design for living is known as a

culture

Charlize is from South Africa and believes that the customs and beliefs of her culture are superior to those she has encountered during her trip to America. Charlize's attitude is an example of

ethnocentrism

Madeline is always late to meetings. She knows she needs to improve her time management because it is a typical expectation in the United States. This attitude toward time is an example of a

folkway

Within the context of the individual as the basic unit of a social organization, what is a manifestation of the emphasis on individualism in many Western societies?

high degree of managerial mobility between companies

In the Republic of Nabu, natives are resistant to change and do not like to take risks. They value job security and retirement benefits. In addition, they have a strong need for rules and regulations. Based on this information, the Republic of Nabu demonstrates which cultural dimension identified by Hofstede?

high uncertainty avoidance

In Denmark, the personal income tax rate is 55 percent. One of the reasons workers are willing to pay this is because they know they will reap the benefits later in the form of free health care and a universal pension in retirement. According to Geert Hofstede, what cultural dimension does this most illustrate?

long-term versus short-term orientation

The social rules and guidelines that prescribe appropriate behavior in particular situations are called

norms

Several factors that are probably more important to an explanation of differential economic growth rates over time than culture include

political system

Jamal operates a company that manufactures dog food. He pays his factory workers minimum wage, while he pays his managers twice as much with profit sharing. This represents which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

power distance

Collin was born into a poor family, but he worked hard during high school and went on to receive his master's degree in business followed by a high-level job. Today, he is considered "upper middle class" and enjoys a comfortable lifestyle. Collin's journey is an example of

social mobility.

The social strata evident in a society is primarily derived from

socioeconomic characteristics.

It has been noted that there is a connection between individualism that is fostered by Protestantism and

the extent of entrepreneurial activity in a nation.