30 Questions
Which of the following religions has the most important economic implications according to sociologist Max Weber?
Christianity
Which religion emphasizes wealth creation the least?
Buddhism
Which ethical system is a product of most religions?
Christianity
Which language is becoming the language of international business?
English
Which dimension of culture refers to the extent to which a culture programs its citizens to accept delayed gratification of their needs?
Long-term vs. short-term orientation
Which cultural dimension measures the extent to which different cultures socialize their members into accepting ambiguous situations and tolerating uncertainty?
Uncertainty avoidance
Which organization established nine cultural dimensions, including power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and gender egalitarianism?
GLOBE
Which term refers to understanding how cultural differences across and within countries can affect how business is practiced?
Cross-cultural literacy
What does culture refer to?
A system of values and norms shared among a group of people
What provides the context within which a society's norms are established and justified?
Values
Which term refers to routine conventions of everyday life, such as appropriate dress code and good social manners?
Folkways
What are social rules that govern people's actions toward one another called?
Norms
What is a group of people sharing a common set of values and norms called?
Society
What are ideas about what a group believes to be good, right, and desirable called?
Values
Which one of the following is true about mores?
Mores are norms that have greater moral significance than other norms
What is the relationship between a society and a nation-state?
A nation-state can have several societies
What are the determinants of culture?
Religion, political philosophy, and social structure
What is social stratification?
The hierarchical social categories based on family background, occupation, and income
What is class consciousness?
The tendency for individuals to perceive themselves in terms of their class background
What is social mobility?
The extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they are born
What is the difference between a caste system and a class system?
A caste system is more rigid and change is usually not possible, while a class system allows for more social mobility
Which of the following is true about culture and competitive advantage?
Values and norms influence costs of doing business and the costs of doing business influence ability to establish competitive advantage
What is ethnocentrism?
The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture
According to Edward T. Hall, what can cultural differences in attitude towards time cause?
A multitude of problems
What factors may contribute to the changing of culture in a society?
Economic advancement and globalization
What is cross-cultural literacy?
The ability to understand and navigate different cultures
What is the impact of culture on the acceptance of women in management positions?
Culture can influence the acceptance of women in management positions
What is the role of religion in dimensions of culture?
Religion can influence dimensions of culture
Why must companies be informed about the culture of another nation when conducting international business?
To conduct business effectively and avoid potential problems
What implications does the connection between culture and competitive advantage have for businesses?
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
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