International: Ch.4 L.1 Reading Check

What is culture defined as in the context of this topic?

• A system of laws and regulations

• A collection of artistic expressions

• A system of values and norms shared by a group

• A set of economic principles

Which of the following best describes values in a cultural context?

• Concrete rules that govern behavior

• Abstract ideas about what is good and desirable

• Specific guidelines for social interactions

• Legal frameworks within a society

How are norms defined in relation to culture?

• As economic policies of a nation

• As religious beliefs of a group

• As educational standards in schools

• As social rules guiding appropriate behavior

What is the relationship between culture and the cost of doing business in a country?

• Culture has no impact on business costs

• Culture always increases business costs

• Culture influences business costs differently across societies

• Culture only affects multinational corporations

Which of the following is NOT described as a basic component of culture?

• Values

• Norms

• Traditions

• Environment

How are folkways different from mores?

• Folkways have greater moral significance

• Mores are less widely observed

• Folkways are routine actions with little moral significance

• Mores are only relevant in business contexts

What is the relationship between culture and nation-states?

• All nation-states have a single, uniform culture

• Culture always aligns perfectly with national borders

• Multiple cultures can exist within a nation-state

• Nation-states determine culture, not vice versa

Which of the following is NOT listed as a determinant of culture?

• Political philosophy

• Dominant language

• Geographical location

• Social structure

How is culture described in terms of its development over time?

• Static and unchanging

• Rapidly changing on a daily basis

• An evolutionary product of various factors

• Determined solely by government policies

How is society defined in the text?

• Group of people who share a common set of values and norms

• Community of individuals who do not share the same values

• Routine conventions of everyday life

• A system that consists of just traditions