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How did Hofstede come up with his cultural dimensions?

• He interviewed people.

• He reviewed from previous research.

• He did the large scale survey.

• He observed the employees at IBM.

Which statement clearly explains the concept of "power distance"?

• Being part of the group or society

• Feeling uncertain of unknown situations

• Unequally distribution of power

• The cultures that value power

What is the major problem in Hofstede's conclusion of power distance?

• He did not include everyone in the company.

• He did not consider the sub-culture groups of the participants.

• He did not ask people from Thailand.

• He only obtained the results from the manager.

What is NOT the characteristic of 'collectivism'?

• Shared the same beliefs with others in the same community

• Achievement of a person is valued

• Conform to social norms

• Ready to cooperate with group members

What characteristic is not the 'feminine trait'?

• Believe in gender equality

• Caring and nurturing

• Main obsession in making money

• Pay attention to surrounding environment

What is the definition of 'uncertainty avoidance'?

• Feeling determined

• Having courage to do things he/she has never done before

• Feeling threaten by unknown situations

• Feeling nervous by knowing what will happen

What is the criticism for Bond's long term and short term orientation?

• It is work dynamism.

• It values Chinese cultures.

• It does not focus short term orientation.

• It is worthless.

Hofstede's cultural dimensions received criticisms, why do some students find them attractive?

• It is easy to understand.

• It enable students to make comparisons between countries.

• It gives clear cut between each country.

• All of the choices are correct.

In Hall's explanation of high and low context orientation, what is the characteristic(s) of the American?

• Goes around the bush

• Indirect communication

• Always say nice things to others

• Clear and direct

What is the problem of Hall's approach to cultures?

• It is incorrect.

• It refers to culture as countries.

• It does not take all the countries into account.

• It is not relevant to cultures.