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Adaptation in International Marketing
Cultural Imperatives, Electives and Exclusives
Management Styles Around the World
Business Ethics & Corruption
Misc.
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True or False - Adaptation is a key concept in international marketing that is required for both small and large matters.
True
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Define cultural exclusives and name an example
Customs or behavior patterns reserved exclusively for the locals. For example, a Christian attempting to act like a Muslim.
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What are the different management styles around the world?
Authority and decision making Management objectives and aspirations Communications styles Formality and tempo P-time versus M-time Negotiations emphasis Marketing orientation
100
Name the two organizations that combat bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions.
The Organization for Economic Corporation and Development (OECD) and Transparency International (TI).
100
In which cultures globally are women not typically found in upper levels of management and are treated very differently from men?
Asia Middle East Latin America
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True or False - Adaptation requires business executives to forsake their ways and change to local customs.
False - Adaptation requires business executives to forsake their ways and change to local customs.
200
Define cultural electives and name an example
Relate to areas of behavior or to customs that cultural aliens may wish to conform to or participate in but that are not required. For example, if you choose not drink alcohol.
200
Group identification is so strong in some countries such as Japan that when a worker is asked what does he do for a living, he generally answers by telling you he works for Sumitomo or Mitsubishi rather than saying he is an engineer or chemist. What type of management objective/aspiration is an example of this management style?
Affiliation and social acceptance
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Voluntarily offered payment by someone seeking unlawful advantage is called: A. Extortion B. Subordination C. Lubrication D. Agent's Fees E. Bribery
E. Bribery
200
Name the five broad areas where business decisions arise ethically and socially.
Employment practices and policies Consumer protection Environmental protection Political payments and involvement in political in political affairs of the country Basic human rights and fundamental freedoms
300
Name the ten basic criteria's for adaptations.
Open tolerance Flexibility Humility Justice/fairness Ability to adjust to varying tempos (or speed) Curiosity/interest Knowledge of the country Liking for others Ability to command respect Ability to integrate oneself into the environment
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Define cultural imperatives, name an example and identify a country that believes in this example.
Business customs and operations that must be met and conformed to or avoided if relationships are not successful. For example, establishing friendship is imperative before effective business negotiations can begin in many countries such as China, Japan and Latin America.
300
What does M-time and P-time stand for? What is the difference between these two management styles?
Monochronic time - cultures tend to focus on one thing at a time. Polychronic time - cultures tend to focus on the occurrence of many things.
300
Since 1994, US businesses have bowed out of how many major overseas commercial contracts valued at $145 billion rather than paying bribes?
294 major overseas commercial contracts
300
Why was Barbie banned in Iran?
Iran believes the dolls represent a part of Western Culture that they do not culturally support. Barbie's are sold wearing swimsuits and miniskirts in a society where women must wear headscarves in public and men and women are not allowed to swim together.