Culture
The tangible/observable things in culture are called ______.
Attitudes / Atributes
How many dimensions were there under Hofstede's original study and what were they?
4 - Power Distance, Individualism vs Collectivism, Masculinity vs Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance
GLOBE stands for Globe, Leadership, Organizational, Behaviour, and Efficiency.
TRUE or FALSE
False
GLOBE stands for Globe, Leadership, Organizational, Behaviour, and Effectiveness.
Power distance is one of the seven cultural dimensions in Trompenaars & Hampden-Turner's research.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
Power Distance is not part of Trompenaars & Hampden-Turner's research.
In a Polychronic Time perspective, time is viewed as both a valuable asset and a commodity.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
____ are the intangibles that represent attributes and attitudes.
Value, beliefs, norms, rules
Bond came up with certain dimensions that are considered which approach?
Emic or Etic
Emic
What is the name of the Professor that conducted the GLOBE Study?
Robert House
The accumulation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities, which pave the way for success in your life, serves as an illustration of ascription.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
Achievement is when your knowledge, skills, and abilities determine your success and status.
'Bespreekbaarheid' is the Dutch word used to describe the straightforward and open tendency of the Dutch
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
What does a class saying "good morning" all at once when teacher enters room represent in terms of what they value?
Respect / Authority
I like taking risks and comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Which country am I likely from?
a) Greece c) Germany
b) India d) France
b) India
______ is the extent to which individuals are confrontational and aggressive in their relationships with others.
Assertiveness
Which is wrong about Dilemma Theory?
a) Thinking my culture is better than someone else's
b) Cultural clash
c) Winning vs Losing
d) Missing opportunities due to comparing what is right vs wrong
a) Thinking my culture is better than yours
The internal locus of control is typically found in _____ cultures, and the external locus of control is found in _____ cultures.
Internal = High Context Cultures (China, India) External = Low Context Cultures (USA, Germany)
____ _____ are made when comments are made without being conscious and is the most difficult thing to explain or describe.
Basic assumptions
Under masculinity vs femininity, the femininity part describes the inequality between men and women and is the advocacy for equal rights for women.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE - Its the Preference for cooperation, modesty, caring for the weak, and quality of life
Which of the following is the most desirable form of leadership?
a) Autonomous
b) Humane
c) Self Protective
d) Participative
d) Participative
The minimum wage is a mechanism that reflects which dimension in the Trompenaars & Hampden-Turner study?
Universalism
The field of study that pertains to the extent of personal space individuals deem essential between themselves and others is called?
a) Intimate Space Investigation
b) Proxemics
c) Vicinity Study
d) Cultural Space Study
b) Proxemics
The 3 levels of culture are...?
1. National/Societal
2. Organizational
3. Professional
Which of the following statements regarding the problems with Hofstede's study is wrong?
a) Majority of the workers were white collar men
b) It was based on a single organization
c) The research method used were surveys and qualitative research
d) The sample size excluded gender roles
c) The research method used were surveys and qualitative research
Which of the following does Canada value the most?
a) Assertiveness
b) Performance Orientation
c) Humane Orientation
d) Future Orientation
a) Performance Orientation
-You are buying a TV and the sales associate is constantly smiling at you and very enthusiastic to help you. You find this very weird and creepy. What two dimensions are being portrayed here?
a) Individualism vs Collectivism
b) Universalism vs Particularism
c) Neutral vs Affective
d) Specific vs Diffuse
c) Neutral vs Affective
The novel "The Ugly American" talks about:
a) The obsession over beauty standards in the US
b) The arrogance and reluctance of US diplomats to learn the native language
c) America's exploitation of indigenous people's resources and labour
d) The lack of close bonds and relationships between Americans
b) The arrogance and reluctance of US diplomats to learn the native language