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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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>GLOBE</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Values</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Values</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the determinants of culture?

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

    What is social stratification?

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

    What is ethnocentrism?

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

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

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

    What is cross-cultural literacy?

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

    What is the role of religion in dimensions of culture?

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

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