International Business EOS 1 Quiz

There are _____ characteristics of culture which are important for global companies to recognize.

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In the context of attitudes and beliefs that drive various management styles, which of the following is true of the “master of destiny” philosophy?

• It refers to the idea that accurate information and its timeliness are important aspects of decision making.

  
  

• It refers to the notion that a country’s culture affects its attitudes toward work.

• It refers to the belief that over-management of details is a key factor in global management success.

• It refers to the belief that failing to pay attention to host countries’ cultures can damage a company’s performance in overseas markets.

• It refers to the idea that workers and companies can influence the future.

  
  

Of the following, which is NOT a cultural aspect of doing business in Korea?

• “We” is more important than “I.”

  
  

• Children are not supposed to say their parents’ names, even when used with a title.

• “Inwha” involves harmony among unequals.

• Younger brothers and sisters are not allowed to use the names of their older siblings.

• The left hand is viewed as “unclean.”

_____refers to the ability of a firm to adjust to a culture different from its own.

• Absorption

  
  

• Assimilation

  
  

• Incorporation

• Acculturation

  
  

• Integration

How many primary types of language are there?

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Of the following, which is NOT a cultural aspect of doing business in Japan?

• Business card etiquette

• It is not appropriate to look directly into the eyes of your Japanese hosts.

• Children are not supposed to say their parents’ names, even when used with a title.

  
  

• New potential business partners must have been referred to Japanese business representatives through a third party.

• Upon meeting a Japanese executive, a slight bow and handshake are appropriate.

_____ refers to what is perceived as taste and beauty in society.

• Material culture

• Social institution

• Stratification

• Aesthetics

• Intangible culture

_____ refers to groups that are important to individuals.

• Aesthetics

• Material culture

• Reference groups

• Stratification

• Social institution

Of the following, which dimension identified by Hofstede refers to the worth of an individual versus the worth of the group?

• Internal control vs. external control

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Masculine vs. feminine

• Individualism vs. collectivism

• Power distance

_____ democracy is a pure form of democracy, in which all adult male non-slave citizens vote directly on matters affecting the community.

• Representative

• Totalitarianism

• Communism

• Athenian

• Egalitarian