IBM C3

The specific learned norms based on attitudes, values, and beliefs of a group of people are known as:

• Culture

• Norms

• Traditions

• Customs

The process by which people not only understand a foreign culture but also modify their own behavior to function effectively within it is called:

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural adaptation

• Creolization

Which of the following is most likely a consequence of failing to understand cultural differences in international business?

• Reduction in tariffs

• Successful brand translation

• Offending a host country’s customers or partners

• Smoother market entry

A major risk of focusing too much on national stereotypes is:

• Underestimating logistics

• Ignoring economic indicators

• Overlooking individual and subgroup differences

• Misreading exchange rates

Which of the following is a cultural factor that influences consumer behavior?

• Shipping costs

• Import duties

• Religion

• Inflation

Culture is primarily:

• Genetically inherited

• An institutional structure

• Learned behavior shared within a group

• Set by government policy

Which of the following is an acquired group membership?

• Gender

• Race

• Religion

• Age

The term “creolization” refers to:

• The elimination of cultural identity

• Forced assimilation

• The mixing of cultural elements

• Nationalization of values

Which of the following is an example of how religion can influence business?

• Affecting product shelf life

• Determining price elasticity

• Dictating acceptable working days

• Influencing foreign exchange rates

A culture that values punctuality, deadlines, and precision in time use is best described as:

• Polychronic

• Present-oriented

• Monochronic

• Indulgent