Background
Where is South Korea located?
South East Asia (100)
How should you greet somone in a Korean business meeting?
A) Bow
B) Handshake
C) Bow and handshake with one hand
D) Bow and handshake with both hands
D) Bow and handshake with both hands (100)
What should someone offer as a gift?
A) Something Flashy
B) Something small and modest from your culture
C) Something small and modest from Korean culture
B) Something small and modest from your culture (100)
What is the highest Hofstede's Dimension?
Where does the most senior person sit during a meeting?
Head/center of the table (100)
What Language(s) are spoken?
Korean (100)
KSL (100)
It is acceptable to pocket a business card right away?
True or False
False (200)
How is silence viewed during Korean business conversations?
Silence is acceptable (100)
Shows thoughtfulness or respect (100)
What does Korea’s high Power Distance score indicate?
Respect for authority (100)
Hierarchical structures (100)
How should you respectfully decline an alcoholic drink at a dinner?
Politely decline (100)
AND thank them for offering (100)
How did Confucianism influence Korean business culture?
Hierarchy (100)
Loyalty (100)
Disicipline (100)
How should one offer and receive items?
Use both hands (100)
Slight bow (100)
Support right hand with left hand (100)
When is it considered late for a business meeting?
Being on time
What does high Uncertainty Avoidance mean for business interactions?
Preferance for rules (100)
Clear instructions (100)
Structure (100)
How are you to address someone
A) Title then surname
B) Mr/Mrs/Ms Surname
C) Title
D) Title then firstname
A) Title then surname (300)
Name 3 Major Holidays
Seollal (100)
Dano (100)
Chuseok (100)
Hansik (100)
What clothing is approporate in a business setting?
(formal/informal, color, article)
Formal (100)
Color (200)
Article (100)
Do Koreans avoid saying no, and why?
They avoid saying no (200)
Don't want any confrontations (200)
Is Korea more collectivist or individualist, and how does it show in business?
Collectivist (100)
Teamwork (100)
Group harmony (100)
Loyalty (100)
Is it rude to ask about personal life?
Yes or No
No (400)