Question 1

The goal set by tight cultures is to:

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A)   fit in.
B)   stand out.
C)   remain complacent.
D)   attract attention.
E)   disregard the social norms.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

_____ is the tendency to consider one's culture superior to that of others.

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A)   Regiocentrism
B)   Isolationism
C)   Geocentrism
D)   Ethnocentrism
E)   PolycentrismF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is true about members of polychronic cultures?

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A)   They are known to be punctual without exception.
B)   They do only one thing at a time.
C)   They are flexible in their views of time.
D)   They regard time as the primary focus of business.
E)   They have a pre-determined sequence of agenda.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

_____ is the degree to which a society emphasizes short-term or long-term goals.

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A)   Uncertainty avoidance
B)   Power distance
C)   Time orientation
D)   Time preference
E)   Individualism-collectivismF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

_____ involves illegal practices to further one's business interests.

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A)   Corruption
B)   Ethnocentrism
C)   Polycentrism
D)   Proxemics
E)   Ecological fallacyF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Cases presented before the World Trade Organization for resolution are likely to involve disputes regarding _____.

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A)   cultural appropriateness
B)   restructures
C)   cultural distance
D)   ecological fallacy
E)   tariffsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Intercultural competencies are skills that help an individual to function successfully in cross-cultural situations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a tight culture,deviations from norms tend to be tolerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power.

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A)   Masculinity-femininity
B)   Proxemics
C)   Power distance
D)   Individualism-collectivism
E)   Power tacticsF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

_____ cultures emphasize communication via spoken or written words.

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A)   High-context
B)   Popular
C)   High femininity
D)   Low-context
E)   MonochronicF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

People in high-power-distance cultures tend to be tolerant of power and are prone to follow orders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Oskar Gassner,a German businessman,decided to meet one of his clients in the latter's office in Abu Dhabi.He was frustrated to find that after an initial warm greeting,his client continued to deal with the continuous stream of visitors flowing in and out of his office.Gassner concluded that he was not being given the dedicated attention he deserved.This is because Gassner closely identifies his working style with the _____ cultural values.

Accepted Answer

A)   low-context
B)   monochronic
C)   high-context
D)   xenocentric
E)   polychronicF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Members of low uncertainty-avoidance cultures display:

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A)   apathy toward innovation.
B)   affinity for rules.
C)   preference for structure.
D)   openness to change.
E)   rigidity toward change.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

People with cultural intelligence:

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A)   are flexible in dealing with cultural differences.
B)   are uncomfortable with cultural differences.
C)   view one's culture as superior to that of others.
D)   view one's culture as inferior to that of others.
E)   are eager to adopt the values of foreign cultures.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 15

_____ had the highest individualism score of any country in Hofstede's data.

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A)   The United States
B)   The United Kingdom
C)   Canada
D)   Australia
E)   ChinaF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

John,an American national,was sent to India as part of a cultural exchange program from his university.On his arrival in India,he did not respond to his host who greeted him by joining his hands.He also declined the tea that was offered,emphasizing a cultural preference for coffee.He felt that his ways and culture were far superior to the ones in the host country.In this scenario,John displayed _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   polycentrism
B)   idealism
C)   ethnocentrism
D)   feudalism
E)   collectivismF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is a cultural dimension identified by Geert Hofstede?

Accepted Answer

A)   Social orientation
B)   Cultural intelligence
C)   Social context
D)   Uncertainty avoidance
E)   SocializationF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is true about people in high-power-distance cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)   They do not accept differences in rank.
B)   They tend to be tolerant of power.
C)   They display a narrow perception of the mind.
D)   They display egalitarian relationships.
E)   They have no respect for the elderly.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

A foreign subsidiary represents the lowest level of involvement in international operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following defines masculinity-femininity?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism versus feelings, relationships, and quality of life.
B)   It is the ratio of men and women in the workforce at a given point of time.
C)   It is the degree to which a society values the role of men and women as the propagators of its culture.
D)   It refers to the core differences of gender that are mirrored in the interaction between a man and a woman.
E)   It refers to the importance of men versus women in a society.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

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_____ had the highest individualism score of any country in Hofstede's data.

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_____ is the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power.

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