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100.0 Points

Question 1 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Globalization, in all its forms of personal and business
contacts and information crossing borders, brings about changes that result in:
A. cultural
diffusion.
B. multicultural
sensitivity.
C. cultural
accommodation.
D. multicultural
incrementalism.

Question 2 of 20
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Which of the following is likely to cause offense in Saudi
Arabia?
A. Introducing
business subjects too soon
B. Intolerance
toward employees and coworkers
C. Failure to make
decisions with a long-term perspective
D. Discrimination
based on gender

Question 3 of 20
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An international manager can best develop an understanding
of a particular culture by:
A. creating a
cultural profile for that country or region in which the firm does business.
B. assuming that his
or her own cultural styles and practices can be successfully followed in the
host country.
C. using stereotypes
to develop cross-cultural understanding in a business setting.
D. hiring locals
rather than expatriates for management positions in overseas subsidiaries.

Question 4 of 20
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Which of the following subsystems is most likely to underlie
both moral and economic norms?
A. Kinship system
B. Political system
C. Religious system
D. Education system

Question 5 of 20
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Global managers who exhibit cultural intelligence and
cultural sensitivity will most likely be able to:
A. negotiate
effectively in expatriate assignments.
B. request bonuses
for overseas job assignments.
C. implement
technological changes quickly.
D. conduct efficient
performance appraisals.

Question 6 of 20
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Stereotyping should most likely be avoided by international
managers because:
A. current variables
of culture are grossly inaccurate.
B. many cultures
have diverse subcultures.
C. many countries
outlaw the practice.
D. national culture
is nonexistent.

Question 7 of 20
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Which of the following is true of countries with low
masculinity?
A. More job
conflicts
B. Increase in
work-related stress
C. More women in
high-level jobs
D. Lack of concern
for others

Question 8 of 20
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Based on Trompenaars’s value dimensions, which of the
following is a characteristic of the particularistic approach? Objective: 2
A. Application of
rules and systems
B. Open expression
of emotions
C. Obligation toward
relationships
D. Opportunity to
achieve status

Question 9 of 20
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Which of the following factors can cause changes in
traditional, non-Western societies?
A. Media exposure
B. Religious
activities
C. Stereotyping
D. Self-reference
criterion

Question 10 of 20
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Which of the following is true of the way Arabs view time?
A. Deadlines and
firm commitments are crucial to Arabs.
B. Arabs view time
as a valuable and limited resource.
C. Arabs believe
important decisions cannot be rushed.
D. Arabs honor
deadlines by all means.

Question 11 of 20
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Which of the following is NOT one of Trompenaars’ s value
dimensions?
A. Universalism
versus particularism
B. Neutral versus
affective
C. Specific versus
diffuse
D. Intrinsic versus
extrinsic

Question 12 of 20
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Which of the following represents the expectations, norms,
and goals held in common by members of a specific company or group?
A. Cultural variable

B. Societal culture
C. Organizational
culture
D. Organizational
system

Question 13 of 20
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Managers from Italy and Mexico would most likely express
their emotions openly during a business situation, while managers from England
and Japan would most likely consider such behavior unprofessional. Which of the
following Trompenaars’s value dimensions explains this difference in behavior
and attitude?
A. Universalism
versus particularism
B. Neutral versus
affective
C. Specific versus
diffuse
D. Achievement
versus ascription

Question 14 of 20
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Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of
the Arab culture?
A. Open admission of
mistakes
B. Indirect
communication style
C. Emphasis on hospitality

D. Five times a day
prayer pattern

Question 15 of 20
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Which of the following is NOT categorized as a sociocultural
variable of culture?
A. Religion
B. Economy
C. Education
D. Language

Question 16 of 20
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The European view of information privacy most likely stems
from its:
A. foreign business
practices.
B. global nature of
information technology.
C. culture and
history.
D. competitive
origins.

Question 17 of 20
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With regard to small family businesses in China, a
“guanxi” can be best described as a:
A. family hierarchy
that determines who receives profits.
B. competitive
management style based on Confucian values.
C. network of
relationships centered on mutual obligations and favors.
D. combination of
modern and traditional methods for managing employees.

Question 18 of 20
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Cultural intelligence is also known as cultural:
A. accommodation.
B. quotient.
C. empathy.
D. sensitivity.

Question 19 of 20
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Which of the following is true of the attitude toward work
in Mexican culture?
A. Work is a sacred
duty.
B. Group harmony at
work is essential to success.
C. Workers are
primarily focused on the future.
D. Leisure time is
more important than work.

Question 20 of 20
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Which of the following is an advantage of organizational
culture?
A. Long-term
commitment
B. Tendency to adopt
changes quickly
C. Excessive
domestic focus
D. Individuality