iba 350 study plan ch 3

The​ values, beliefs, and customs of a group of people are known as​ ________.

A.society

B.acculturation

C.socialization

D.monochromic orientation

E.culture

E.culture

When an individual goes through a process of becoming acclimated to a different​ culture, it is called​ ________.

A.adaptation

B.culturalism

C.acculturation

D.individualism

E.socialization

C.acculturation

Which one of the following is a true statement about​ culture?

A.There are no examples of individual exceptions to a collective culture.

B.Culture is not collective or​ group-based.

C.Culture is not derived from the social environment.

D.Culture is not inherited.

E.Culture is not​ relative, but rather is absolute.

D.Culture is not inherited.

​________ refers to a situation in which a human value is at stake due to a cultural misunderstanding.

A.Country risk

B.Commercial risk

C.Currency risk

D.Cross-cultural risk

E.Political risk

D.Cross-cultural risk

Which one of the following statements regarding culture is​ accurate?

A.Culture is something that is hereditary.

B.Culture comes from social settings.

C.Culture is not usually affected by contemporary means of communication.

D.Culture is the same across all nationalities.

E.Culture is usually about personal behaviors.

B.Culture comes from social settings.

Joe has just relocated to China for work and is in the process of learning the​ rules, behaviors, and lifestyles that are considered appropriate in Chinese society. Joe is engaged in​ ________.

A.socialization

B.social stratification

C.monochronic orientation

D.collectivism

E.social mobility

A.socialization

Which cultural dimension forms the basis for personal motivations and​ behaviors?

A.Manners and customs

B.Education

C.Perceptions of time

D.Values

E.Symbolic productions

D.Values

In​ a(n) ________​ culture, people are​ flexible, and they value multitasking and spending a lot of time with others. Such cultures do not put much emphasis on time and schedules.

A.monochronic

B.socialized

C.individualistic

D.symbolic

E.polychronic

E.polychronic

Which term refers to unconscious​ judgments, often not based on logical​ facts, about what is​ good, acceptable,​ important, and​ normal?

A.Acculturation

B.Values

C.Socialization

D.Customs

E.Attitudes

E.Attitudes

A person with​ a(n)________ orientation has a strong orientation to time and is dependent on strict agendas and promptness.

A.polycentric orientation

B.polychronic

C.geocentric

D.monochronic

E.ethnocentric

D.monochronic

Material productions are​ ________.

A.items and technologies that people create to fill some purpose within their environments

B.observations of space and time

C.letters, statistics, and numbers that support the financial and social infrastructure

D.patterns of social activities within a culture

E.morals, philosophies,​ principles, and attitudes of the members of a culture

A.items and technologies that people create to fill some purpose within their environments

​________ is an inflexibly held attitude that is generally negative and typically aimed at particular groups of people.

A. A value

B. High culture

C. A prejudice

D. A custom

E. Power distance

C. A prejudice

What is one of the most significant expressions of a culture that provides cultural​ insight?

A.Creativity

B.Verbal language

C.Manners

D.Morality

E.Time perception

B.Verbal language

​Dariya's religion is based on a holy book called the ​Qur'an. She participates in daily ritual​ prayers, fasts during certain times of the​ year, and gives to charities. Her religion prohibits the consumption of alcohol or wearing revealing clothing. What religion does Dariya​ practice?

A.Hinduism

B.Islam

C.Judaism

D.Confucianism

E.Buddhism

B.Islam

Which term refers to an expression whose symbolic meaning differs from the literal​ meaning?

A.Self-reference criterion

B.Nonverbal communication

C.Cultural metaphor

D.Idiom

E.Polycentric orientation

D.Idiom

​________ is a religion that is not associated with one particular prophet. It is an​ open-hearted faith that fully accepts other faiths and is inspired by central concepts called dharma and karma.

A.Confucianism

B.Buddhism

C.Judaism

D.Islam

E.Hinduism

E.Hinduism

More of a way of thinking than a​ religion, ________ reflects a positive view of human nature and has a strong emphasis on ethical behavior.

A.Buddhism

B.Judaism

C.Hinduism

D.Confucianism

E.Islam

D.Confucianism

Which religion is composed of the Four Noble Truths and encourages​ harmony, internal​ happiness, and peaceful interactions with​ others?

A.Buddhism

B.Confucianism

C.Judaism

D.Islam

E.Hinduism

A.Buddhism

In international​ business, ________ primarily relates to whether a firm is​ centralized, decentralized,​ bureaucratic, or entrepreneurial.

A.product development

B.technology

C.organizational structure

D.teamwork

E.a negotiation method

C.organizational structure

In some​ countries, which of the following would be affected by a lack of status differences between employees and​ managers?

A.Attitudes toward ambiguity

B.Technology usage

C.Organizational structure

D.Union-management

relationships

E.Supplier-buyer

relationships

D.Union-management

relationships

Cross-cultural differences can impact a​ firm's activities. A firm that​ ________ primarily faces language and​ cross-cultural difficulties due to significant interaction with customers.

A.negotiates contracts

B.uses a centralized structure

C.provides services

D.collaborates with domestic partners

E.uses translation technology

C.provides services

A European clothing retailer postponed acquiring firms located abroad due to a fear of not being able to work well with foreign business partners and being unable to integrate the different cultures. The clothing retailer was primarily concerned about​ cross-cultural differences affecting​ ________.

A.attitudes toward ambiguity

B.contract negotiations

C.teamwork

D.organizational structure

E.union-management relationships

C.teamwork

Cross-cultural differences in business can lead to problems with​ ________, which is when information and instructions can be understood in multiple ways.

A.collectivism

B.negotiations

C.ambiguity

D.cultural bias

E.teamwork

C.ambiguity

Problems related to​ ________ relate to difficulties in building and maintaining business relationships due to differences in the​ cultures, interests, and goals of firms.

A.union-management relationships

B.organizational structure

C.negotiations

D.teamwork

E.technology

C.negotiations

A(n) ________ values nonverbal messages and sees communication as a way to encourage harmony in relationships.

A.high-context culture

B.individualistic culture

C.masculine culture

D.collective culture

E.low-context culture

A.high-context culture

in​ ________, people are primarily concerned with their own​ self-interest, and ties among individuals are fairly loose.

A.high-context cultures

B.masculine societies

C.low-context cultures

D.collective cultures

E.individualistic societies

E.individualistic societies

Which of the following terms represents unique traditions that serve as guides for interpreting​ attitudes, values, and​ behaviors?

A.Self-reference criterion

B.Polycentric

C.Idiom

D.Cultural metaphor

E.Acculturation

D.Cultural metaphor

Tamika believes that business contracts should be very exactly worded. Because of bad​ experiences, she does not trust agreements based on​ assumptions, handshakes, or unspoken understandings. Tamika trusts extensive verbal explanations and spoken words more than relationships. She is from a​ ________ culture.

A. deep

B. monochronic

C. high-context

D. low-context

E. polychronic

D. low-context

Which statement about masculine and feminine cultures is​ correct?

A. The United States is considered a highly feminine culture.

B. Gender roles typically overlap in feminine cultures.

C. In masculine​ cultures, mainly the men make​ achievement, ambition, and economic growth a high priority.

D. In feminine​ cultures, it is mainly women who play nurturing roles.

E. In masculine​ cultures, work is viewed as a way to earn money to get the most out of life.

B. Gender roles typically overlap in feminine cultures.

Societies that score low on uncertainly avoidance​ ________.

A. include countries like​ India, Jamaica, and the United States

B. create many rules to control worker behavior

C. take risks and make decisions quickly

D. value stable careers

E. take their time when making decisions

C. take risks and make decisions quickly

A(n) ________ orientation has a global mindset without regard to country boundaries and is open to diversity among cultures.

A. geocentric

B. home-country

C. ethnocentric

D. high-context

E. polycentric

A. geocentric

​________ is the tendency to view other cultures through the lens of​ one's own culture.

A.Self-reference criterion

B.Critical incident analysis

C.Tolerance for ambiguity

D.Perceptiveness

E.Adaptability

A.Self-reference criterion

​________ orientation describes using​ one's own culture as a basis for judging other cultures.

A.Polychronic

B.Geocentric

C.Monochronic

D.Ethnocentric

E.Polycentric

D.Ethnocentric

Which one of the following is a​ host-country mindset in which an individual acquires an attachment to the country in which they conduct their​ business?

A.Monochronic orientation

B.Geocentric orientation

C.Polychronic orientation

D.Ethnocentric orientation

E.Polycentric orientation

E.Polycentric orientation

Which term describes how uncomfortable situations in​ cross-cultural interactions are examined and acted​ on?

A.Tolerance for ambiguity

B.Cultural bias

C.Self-reference criterion

D.Ethnocentric orientation

E.Critical incident analysis

E.Critical incident analysis

​________ is defined as the ability to accept uncertainty and a lack of clarity in the thinking and actions of others.

A.Self-reference criterion

B.Cultural bias

C.Tolerance for ambiguity

D.Critical incident analysis

E.Geocentric orientation

C.Tolerance for ambiguity