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Which of the following religions has the most important economic implications according to sociologist Max Weber?

  • Christianity (correct)
  • Islam
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism

Which religion emphasizes wealth creation the least?

  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism (correct)
  • Christianity
  • Islam

Which ethical system is a product of most religions?

  • Buddhism
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Christianity (correct)

Which language is becoming the language of international business?

<p>English (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of culture refers to the extent to which a culture programs its citizens to accept delayed gratification of their needs?

<p>Long-term vs. short-term orientation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural dimension measures the extent to which different cultures socialize their members into accepting ambiguous situations and tolerating uncertainty?

<p>Uncertainty avoidance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization established nine cultural dimensions, including power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and gender egalitarianism?

<p>GLOBE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to understanding how cultural differences across and within countries can affect how business is practiced?

<p>Cross-cultural literacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does culture refer to?

<p>A system of values and norms shared among a group of people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides the context within which a society's norms are established and justified?

<p>Values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to routine conventions of everyday life, such as appropriate dress code and good social manners?

<p>Folkways (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are social rules that govern people's actions toward one another called?

<p>Norms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a group of people sharing a common set of values and norms called?

<p>Society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ideas about what a group believes to be good, right, and desirable called?

<p>Values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is true about mores?

<p>Mores are norms that have greater moral significance than other norms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a society and a nation-state?

<p>A nation-state can have several societies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the determinants of culture?

<p>Religion, political philosophy, and social structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social stratification?

<p>The hierarchical social categories based on family background, occupation, and income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is class consciousness?

<p>The tendency for individuals to perceive themselves in terms of their class background (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social mobility?

<p>The extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they are born (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a caste system and a class system?

<p>A caste system is more rigid and change is usually not possible, while a class system allows for more social mobility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about culture and competitive advantage?

<p>Values and norms influence costs of doing business and the costs of doing business influence ability to establish competitive advantage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ethnocentrism?

<p>The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Edward T. Hall, what can cultural differences in attitude towards time cause?

<p>A multitude of problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors may contribute to the changing of culture in a society?

<p>Economic advancement and globalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cross-cultural literacy?

<p>The ability to understand and navigate different cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of culture on the acceptance of women in management positions?

<p>Culture can influence the acceptance of women in management positions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of religion in dimensions of culture?

<p>Religion can influence dimensions of culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must companies be informed about the culture of another nation when conducting international business?

<p>To conduct business effectively and avoid potential problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What implications does the connection between culture and competitive advantage have for businesses?

<p>It suggests which countries are likely to produce the most viable competitors and has important business implications for the choice of countries in which to locate production facilities and do business (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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