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Chapter 04
The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture
True/False Questions
1. The
word culture comes from the Latin cultura,
which is related to cult or worship.
Answer: True
Feedback: The word culture comes from the Latin cultura, which is
related to cult or worship.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: The Nature of Culture
2. When
depicting cultural diversity through visually separating its components by
using concentric circles, the middle ring contains the norms and values of
society.
Answer: True
Feedback: When depicting cultural diversity through visually
separating its components, for example by using concentric circles, the middle
ring contains the norms and values of society. These can be both formal and
informal, and they are designed to help people understand how they should
behave.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Diversity
3. In
the context of the characteristics of culture, transgenerational means that
culture has structure and is integrated; a change in one part will bring
changes in another.
Answer: False
Feedback: In the context of the characteristics of culture,
transgenerational means that culture is cumulative, passed down from one
generation to the next.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: The Nature of Culture
4. In
the context of cultural diversity, a supplemental way of understanding cultural
differences is to compare culture as a normal distribution and then to examine
it in terms of stereotyping.
Answer: True
Feedback: In the context of cultural diversity, a supplemental
way of understanding cultural differences is to compare culture as a normal
distribution and then to examine it in terms of stereotyping. The stereotypes
are often exaggerated and used by members of one culture in describing the
other, thus helping reinforce the differences between the two while reducing
the likelihood of achieving cooperation and communication.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Diversity
5. According
to the priorities of cultural values of the United States, Japan, and Arab
countries, independence is the top cultural priority in Japan.
Answer: False
Feedback: According to the priorities of cultural values of the
United States, Japan, and Arab countries, belonging is the top cultural
priority in Japan.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Diversity
6. In
the context of the values in transition, the stateside Japanese managers,
Japanese managers working for Japanese firms in the United States, believed
that unconditional tenure in one organization was of major importance.
Answer: False
Feedback: In the context of the values in transition, the
stateside Japanese managers, Japanese managers working for Japanese firms in
the United States, did not believe that unconditional tenure in one
organization was of major importance. However, lifetime employment is widely
accepted in Japanese culture.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
7. In
the context of the important values in the Japanese culture, paternalism is
often measured by a manager’s involvement in both personal and off-the-job
problems of subordinates.
Answer: True
Feedback: In the context of the important values in the Japanese
culture, paternalism is often measured by a manager’s involvement in both
personal and off-the-job problems of subordinates. Stateside Japanese managers
disagreed, and this resistance was positively associated with the number of
years they had been in the United States.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
8. In
the context of the values in transition, China is moving away from a
collectivist culture.
Answer: True
Feedback: In the context of the values in transition, China is
moving away from a collectivist culture. It appears as though even China is not
sure what cultural values it will adhere to.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
9. In
China, Confucianism, which was overshadowed, is slowly gaining popularity once
again, emphasizing respect for authority, concern for others, balance, harmony,
and overall order.
Answer: True
Feedback: In China, Confucianism, which was overshadowed, is
slowly gaining popularity once again, emphasizing respect for authority,
concern for others, balance, harmony, and overall order. While this may provide
sanctuary for some, it poses problems within the government because it will
have to prove its worthiness to remain in power.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
10. In
the context of values in transition, collectivism is on the rise in Japan.
Answer: False
Feedback: In the context of values in transition, there is
increasing evidence that individualism in Japan is on the rise, indicating that
Japanese values are changing—and not just among managers outside the country.
The country’s long economic slump has convinced many Japanese that they cannot
rely on the large corporations or the government to ensure their future.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
11. In
the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions, power distance is “the
extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations accept
that power is distributed unequally.”
Answer: True
Feedback: In the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions,
power distance is “the extent to which less powerful members of institutions
and organizations accept that power is distributed unequally.”
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
12. In
the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions, countries with
low-uncertainty-avoidance cultures have a great deal of structuring of
organizational activities, more written rules, less risk taking by managers,
lower labor turnover, and less ambitious employees.
Answer: False
Feedback: In the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions,
countries with high-uncertainty-avoidance cultures have a great deal of
structuring of organizational activities, more written rules, less risk taking
by managers, lower labor turnover, and less ambitious employees.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
13. In
the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions, organizations in
high-power-distance countries will tend to be centralized and have tall
organization structures.
Answer: True
Feedback: In the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions,
organizations in high-power-distance countries will tend to be centralized and
have tall organization structures. These organizations will have a large
proportion of supervisory personnel, and the people at the lower levels of the
structure often will have low job qualifications.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
14. In
the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions, cultures with a high
masculinity index tend to favor earnings, advancement, and challenge.
Answer: True
Feedback: In the context of Hofstede’s original four dimensions,
countries with a high masculinity index place great importance on earnings,
recognition, advancement, and challenge.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
15. Hofstede
found that wealthy countries have higher collectivism scores and poorer
countries higher individualism scores.
Answer: False
Feedback: Hofstede found that wealthy countries have higher
individualism scores and poorer countries higher collectivism scores. The
United States, Canada, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom, among others,
have high individualism and high GNP. Conversely, China, Mexico, and a number
of South American countries have low individualism (high collectivism) and low
GNP.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
16. Universalism
is the belief that ideas and practices can be applied everywhere without
modification.
Answer: True
Feedback: Universalism is the belief that ideas and practices
can be applied everywhere without modification.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
17. A
neutral culture is one in which emotions are held in check.
Answer: True
Feedback: A neutral culture is one in which emotions are held in
check. Both Japan and the United Kingdom are high-neutral cultures. People in
these countries try not to show their feelings; they act stoically and maintain
their composure.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
18. In
the context of Dutch researcher, Fons Trompenaars’s relationship orientations,
cultures with high universalism focus more on relationships and trust than on
formal rules.
Answer: False
Feedback: In the context of Dutch researcher, Fons Trompenaars’s
relationship orientations, in cultures with high universalism, the focus is
more on formal rules than on relationships. Business contracts are adhered to
very closely and, people believe that “a deal is a deal.”
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
19. An
achievement culture is a culture in which status is attributed based on who or
what a person is.
Answer: False
Feedback: An achievement culture is one in which people are
accorded status based on how well they perform their functions.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
20. In
the context of Dutch researcher, Fons Trompenaars’s relationship orientations,
people in high-communitarianism societies stress personal and individual
matters.
Answer: False
Feedback: In the context of Dutch researcher, Fons Trompenaars’s
relationship orientations, people in high-communitarianism societies stress
group-related issues. Instead, people in high-individualism societies stress
personal and individual matters.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
Multiple Choice Questions
21. _____
can be defined as acquired knowledge that people use to interpret experience
and generate social behavior.
22. Edification
23. Culture
24. Symbol
25. Cognition
Answer: B
Feedback: Culture can be defined as acquired knowledge that
people use to interpret experience and generate social behavior.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: The Nature of Culture
22. According
to most scholars of culture, culture is:
23. based
on the human capacity to symbolize.
24. based
on the genetically driven adaptive process of animals.
25. specific
to single individuals.
26. inherited
or biologically based.
Answer: A
Feedback: According to most scholars of culture, culture is
based on the human capacity to symbolize or use one thing to represent another.
This means that culture is symbolic.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: The Nature of Culture
23. When
depicting cultural diversity through visually separating its components by
using concentric circles, the inner circle:
24. contains
the norms, beliefs, dimensions, and values of society.
25. contains
the implicit, basic assumptions that govern behavior.
26. consists
of language and art.
27. consists
of food and buildings.
Answer: B
Feedback: When depicting cultural diversity through visually
separating its components, for example by using concentric circles, the inner
circle contains the implicit, basic assumptions that govern behavior. By
understanding these assumptions, members of a culture are able to organize
themselves in a way that helps them increase the effectiveness of their
problem-solving processes and interact well with each other.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Diversity
24. Culturally,
a German can be expected to have a _____ handshake.
25. gentle
26. light
and quick
27. brusque
and firm
28. long
and involved
Answer: C
Feedback: People in Germany tend to have a brusque and firm
handshake.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Diversity
25. According
to the priorities of cultural values of the United States, Japan, and Arab
countries, the most important cultural value in the United States is _____.
26. family
security
27. belonging
28. freedom
29. cooperation
Answer: C
Feedback: According to the priorities of cultural values of the
United States, Japan, and Arab countries, the most important cultural value in
the United States is freedom.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-01 DEFINE the term culture, and discuss
some of the comparative ways of differentiating cultures.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Diversity
26. When
examining the effects of the U.S. environment on the cultural values of
Japanese managers working for Japanese firms in the United States, researchers
found that these managers:
27. did
not believe that job security was important.
28. supported
the concept of formal authority.
29. did
not support the organizational values of group orientation and cooperation.
30. perceived
obedience and conformity to be very important.
Answer: B
Feedback: When examining the effects of the U.S. environment on
the cultural values of Japanese managers working for Japanese firms in the
United States, researchers found that these managers supported the concept of
formal authority. However, they did not perceive obedience and conformity to be
very important and rejected the idea that one should not question a superior.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Values in Culture
27. _____
are basic convictions that people have regarding what is right and wrong, good
and bad, and important or unimportant.
28. Tenets
29. Edicts
30. Norms
31. Values
Answer: D
Feedback: Values are basic convictions that people have
regarding what is right and wrong, good and bad, and important and unimportant.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
28. According
to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers placed
a high value on deference to superiors, company commitment, and the cautious
use of aggressiveness and control.
29. U.S.
30. German
31. French
32. Japanese
Answer: D
Feedback: According to a cross-cultural study of differences in
work values, Japanese managers placed a high value on deference to superiors,
company commitment, and the cautious use of aggressiveness and control.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Values in Culture
29. According
to a cross-cultural study of differences in work values, _____ managers placed
a high value on the tactful acquisition of influence and on regard for others.
30. Chinese
31. German
32. French
33. U.S.
Answer: D
Feedback: According to a cross-cultural study of differences in
work values, U.S. managers placed a high value on the tactful acquisition of
influence and on regard for others.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Values in Culture
30. Which
of the following is a characteristic of the Japanese culture?
31. Nonconformance
to hierarchic position
32. Balance
between a group and a personal orientation
33. Group
orientation
34. Merit-based
reward
Answer: C
Feedback: Group orientation, cooperation, conformity, and compromise
are important organizational values in Japan. The stateside managers supported
these values but also believed it was important to be an individual, thus
maintaining a balance between a group and a personal orientation.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Values in Culture
31. Which
of the following statements is true about stateside Japanese managers?
32. They
believed that unconditional tenure in one organization is of major importance.
33. They
believed that job security was important.
34. They
accepted the idea that one should not question a superior.
35. They
perceived obedience and conformity to be very important.
Answer: B
Feedback: Researchers found that stateside Japanese managers
believed that job security was important. However, they did not believe that
unconditional tenure in one organization was of major importance.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Values in Culture
32. Paternalism,
measured by a manager’s involvement in both personal and off-the-job problems
of subordinates is very important in _____.
33. the
United States
34. Australia
35. Japan
36. France
Answer: C
Feedback: Paternalism, often measured by a manager’s involvement
in both personal and off-the-job problems of subordinates, is very important in
Japan.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
33. Confucianism,
associated with China, does not emphasize:
34. respect
for authority
35. balance
36. harmony
37. profit
Answer: D
Feedback: Confucianism was worshipped for over 2,000 years, but
the powerful messages through Confucius’s teachings were overshadowed in a
world where profit became a priority. Now, Confucianism is slowly gaining
popularity once again, emphasizing respect for authority, concern for others,
balance, harmony, and overall order.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-02 DESCRIBE the concept of cultural
values, and relate some of the international differences, similarities, and
changes occurring in terms of both work and managerial values.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Values in Culture
34. Dutch
researcher, Fons Trompenaars, recommends that when people from specific cultures
do business in diffuse cultures, they should _____.
35. try
to get to the point and be efficient
36. learn
to structure meetings with the judicious use of agendas
37. not
acknowledge achievements or skills that are irrelevant to the issues being
discussed
38. not get
impatient when people are being indirect or circuitous
Answer: D
Feedback: Dutch researcher, Fons Trompenaars, recommends that
when those from specific cultures do business in diffuse cultures, they should
not get impatient when people are being indirect or circuitous. They should
respect a person’s title, age, and background connections.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
35. An
achievement culture is one in which people are accorded status based on their
_____.
36. age
37. gender
38. performance
39. social
connections
Answer: C
Feedback: An achievement culture is one in which people are
accorded status based on their performance. It gives high status to high
achievers, such as the company’s number-one salesperson or the medical
researcher who has found a cure for a rare form of bone cancer.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Remember
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
36. In
the context of how people deal with the concept of time, which of the following
statements is true about the sequential approach identified by Dutch
researcher, Fons Trompenaars?
37. People
show a strong preference for following plans but are likely to deviate.
38. Appointments
are approximate and may be changed at a moment’s notice.
39. Schedules
are subordinate to relationships.
40. People
tend to do only one activity at a time.
Answer: D
Feedback: Dutch researcher, Fons Trompenaars, has identified two
different approaches: sequential and synchronous. In cultures where sequential
approaches are prevalent, people tend to do only one activity at a time, keep
appointments strictly, and show a strong preference for following plans as they
are laid out and not deviating from them.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
37. Dutch
researcher, Fons Trompenaars, recommends that when individuals from achievement
cultures do business in ascription cultures, they should:
38. make
sure that their group has sufficient data to convince the other group that they
are proficient.
39. make
sure that their group has knowledgeable people who can impress the other side.
40. respect
the status and influence of their counterparts in the other group.
41. respect
the knowledge and information of their counterparts on the other team.
Answer: C
Feedback: Dutch researcher, Fons Trompenaars, recommends that
when individuals from achievement cultures do business in ascription cultures,
they should make sure that their group has older, senior, and formal position
holders who can impress the other side. Also, they should respect the status
and influence of their counterparts in the other group.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
38. A
diffuse culture is one in which individuals:
39. guard
their public space carefully.
40. greet
each other with a great deal of enthusiasm.
41. are
direct and extroverted.
42. have
a large public space and a small private space.
Answer: A
Feedback: A diffuse culture is one in which public space and
private space are similar in size. Individuals guard their public space
carefully because entry into public space affords entry into private space as
well.
AACSB: Analytic
AACSB: Diversity
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
39. Identify
a true statement about the different approaches identified by Dutch researcher,
Fons Trompenaars to describe the ways in which people deal with the concept of
time.
40. People
in Mexico often build slack into their schedules to allow for interruptions.
41. People
in Mexico give utmost importance to the particular path or sequence used to
reach an end.
42. People
in the United States adjust their approach because of factors that are beyond
their control.
43. People
in the United States operate under more of a synchronous-time orientation.
Answer: A
Feedback: People in Mexico often build slack into their
schedules to allow for interruptions. They operate under more of a
synchronous-time orientation and thus tend to be much more flexible.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
40. In
the context of integrating the dimensions of culture, which of the following
are very useful in depicting what countries appear similar in values and to
what extent they differ from other country groupings?
41. Use
of pie charts
42. Use
of concentric circles
43. Normal
distribution
44. Cluster
distribution
Answer: D
Feedback: In the context of integrating the dimensions of
culture, cluster distribution can provide useful summaries for international
managers. Upon first examination, the data may appear confusing; however, they
are very useful in depicting what countries appear similar in values and to
what extent they differ from other country clusters.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
41. Which
of the following statements is true about restrained societies?
42. People
give importance to freedom of speech.
43. People
are more likely to remember positive emotions.
44. People
experience a perception of helplessness.
45. People
are less likely to give importance to law and order.
Answer: C
Feedback: In restrained societies, people experience a
perception of helplessness. Restrained cultures regulate and control behavior
based on social norms.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of culture
relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
42. Low-uncertainty-avoidance
societies have organization settings with:
43. lower
labor turnover.
44. less
risk taking by managers.
45. more
ambitious employees.
46. more
written rules.
Answer: C
Feedback: Low-uncertainty-avoidance societies have organization
settings with more ambitious employees. These organizations encourage personnel
to use their own initiative and assume responsibility for their actions.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom’s: Understand
Learning Objective: 04-03 IDENTIFY the major dimensions of
culture relevant to work settings, and discuss their effects on behavior in an
international environment.
Level of Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Cultural Dimensions
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