Question 1

According to Hofstede's research, in feminine cultures, sex roles are sharply distinguished and there is vast differentiation between men and women in the same job.

Accepted Answer

In Hofstede's research, feminine cultures are characterized by a minimal differentiation between gender roles, emphasizing equality and cooperation.

Question 2

Bryan has been asked by his manager to directly contact the CEO of the foreign company they are trying to do business. However, Bryan knows that this is not a socially acceptable practice there, and it is better to wait for the company to contact him. Which aspect of culture is guiding Bryan's decision?
A) values
B) norms
C) attitudes
D) dispositions
E) beliefs

Accepted Answer

Norms are the unwritten rules and expectations for behavior in a society or group. Bryan's decision is guided by the understanding of the social norms in the foreign company, which dictate that it is not appropriate to directly contact the CEO.

Question 3

Which statement is true about culture?
A) Culture is static as it does not evolve.
B) Multinational enterprises can themselves be engines of cultural change.
C) The cost of doing business in a country or region is always independent of its culture.
D) It is not possible for a country to support multiple cultures.
E) The values and norms of a culture emerge fully formed.

Accepted Answer

Multinational enterprises can influence and drive cultural change by introducing new products, services, and business practices that may alter local customs and consumer behavior.

Question 4

A difference in the attitudes of people toward time in different cultures is an example of
A) folkways.
B) religious doctrines.
C) mores.
D) laws.
E) social structures.

Accepted Answer

Folkways refer to the informal norms or everyday customs that guide behavior in a society, including attitudes toward time, which can vary between cultures.

Question 5

In a society, actions of people directed toward one another are governed by a set of social rules called
A) norms.
B) manifestoes.
C) laws.
D) scriptures.
E) dialects.

Accepted Answer

Norms are social rules that govern the actions of people in a society.

Question 6

Juanita believes that all Americans value individual freedom, democracy, and a collective responsibility. This belief is an expression of Juanita's
A) values.
B) ethics.
C) folkways.
D) norms.
E) cohorts.

Accepted Answer

Values are the deeply held beliefs that guide individuals' attitudes and actions, and Juanita's belief about what all Americans value reflects her own values.

Question 7

What has strongly influenced the development of modern extended social groups?
A) a common agreement among governments
B) falling levels of underdeveloped nations
C) the return to family values
D) the advent of social media
E) the creation of multiple subcultures

Accepted Answer

The advent of social media has strongly influenced the development of modern extended social groups by enabling people to connect, communicate, and form communities across geographical boundaries.

Question 8

According to Geert Hofstede, high power distance cultures were found in societies that tried to play down inequalities of power and wealth as much as possible.

Accepted Answer

High power distance cultures accept and expect inequalities in power and wealth, rather than trying to minimize them.

Question 9

A group of people who share a common set of values and norms is called a(n)
A) alliance.
B) team.
C) cohort.
D) society.
E) folkway.

Accepted Answer

A society is a group of people who share a common set of values and norms.

Question 10

Robert knows it is important for him to dress appropriately and make sure his hair is neatly trimmed when he goes for an interview because the employer will expect him to do so. This example of a social convention is called a
A) folkway.
B) value.
C) mandate.
D) rule.
E) taboo.

Accepted Answer

Folkways are informal social conventions that guide everyday behavior, such as dressing appropriately for an interview.

Question 11

According to the World Values Survey, as countries get richer, a shift occurs away from "traditional values" linked to religion, family, and country, and toward "secular rational" values.

Accepted Answer

The World Values Survey indicates that as countries develop economically, there is often a cultural shift from traditional values to secular-rational values, reflecting changes in societal priorities and beliefs.

Question 12

A high degree of managerial mobility in societies that emphasize individualism can lead to
A) reduced costs of doing business.
B) increased managerial loyalty and commitment to an individual company.
C) lack of company-specific experience, knowledge, and a network of contacts among managers.
D) lack of exposure among employees to different ways of doing business.
E) inability to apply good practices and techniques developed in one firm to other firms.

Accepted Answer

In societies that emphasize individualism, managers often move between companies, which can result in a lack of company-specific experience, knowledge, and a network of contacts.

Question 13

Cultural norms, such as respect for others and neatness, are part of the "hidden curriculum" in schools.

Accepted Answer

The "hidden curriculum" refers to the unwritten, unofficial lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school, which include cultural norms like respect and neatness.

Question 14

What is one difference between folkways and mores?
A) Folkways are norms that are seen as central to the functioning of a society, whereas mores are the routine conventions of everyday life.
B) Violating mores tends to bring more serious retribution than violating folkways.
C) Folkways exclude rituals and symbolic behaviors included in mores.
D) Folkways have much greater significance than mores.
E) Mores cannot be enacted into laws, whereas folkways can.

Accepted Answer

Violating mores tends to bring more serious retribution than violating folkways because mores are norms that are considered essential to the core values or well-being of a society, while folkways are norms for routine or casual interaction.

Question 15

In a social context, the term values is used to describe the
A) economic benefits inherent to a culture.
B) collective wealth of the society.
C) ideas about what a group believes to be good, right, and desirable.
D) political preferences of a country.
E) social rules and guidelines about appropriate behavior in public.

Accepted Answer

Values refer to the principles or standards of behavior that are considered important or beneficial by a group, reflecting what they believe to be good, right, and desirable.

Question 16

Confucianism is not concerned with the supernatural and has little to say about the concept of a supreme being or an afterlife.

Accepted Answer

Confucianism focuses on ethics, social harmony, and moral conduct rather than supernatural beliefs or the afterlife.

Question 17

Jacob decided that the only way he could pay back his student loans was to filter funds from the company where he worked directly into his personal account. He also knows that if he gets caught, he will probably spend time in jail. Jacob's choice represents a violation of
A) folkways.
B) mores.
C) rituals.
D) etiquette.
E) precepts.

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance. Jacob's decision to embezzle funds is a serious violation of societal norms and laws, which are considered mores.

Question 18

Which situation exemplifies a violation of folkways?
A) committing a financial fraud
B) practicing cannibalism under the belief that it leads to superpowers
C) failing to greet a person you know
D) stealing an author's or an inventor's intellectual property
E) committing mail fraud

Accepted Answer

Folkways are informal norms or everyday customs that may be violated without serious consequences. Failing to greet a person you know is a minor social infraction, typically considered a violation of folkways.

Question 19

Which statement is true about most Western societies?
A) In Western societies groups, rather than individuals, are the basic building blocks of social organization.
B) The value systems of many Western societies emphasize individual achievement.
C) In Western societies, the social standing of individuals is merely a function of who they work for.
D) The emphasis on individuals in Western societies has led to a low level of entrepreneurial activity.
E) It is easier to build and manage teams within organizations in Western societies.

Accepted Answer

Western societies often emphasize individual achievement, which is a core value in their cultural and social systems.

Question 20

What is a characteristic of mores?
A) Mores are actions of little moral significance.
B) Violation of mores is generally not a serious matter.
C) Social conventions regarding how we eat are a good example of mores.
D) Mores do not differ among cultures.
E) Certain mores have been enacted into law.

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance. Certain mores are so important that they have been enacted into law to ensure compliance and maintain social order.

Quiz 4: Differences in Culture

According to Hofstede's research, in feminine cultures, sex roles are sharply distinguished and there is vast differentiation between men and women in the same job.

Which statement is true about culture?

A difference in the attitudes of people toward time in different cultures is an example of

In a society, actions of people directed toward one another are governed by a set of social rules called

Juanita believes that all Americans value individual freedom, democracy, and a collective responsibility. This belief is an expression of Juanita's

What has strongly influenced the development of modern extended social groups?

According to Geert Hofstede, high power distance cultures were found in societies that tried to play down inequalities of power and wealth as much as possible.

A group of people who share a common set of values and norms is called a(n)

Robert knows it is important for him to dress appropriately and make sure his hair is neatly trimmed when he goes for an interview because the employer will expect him to do so. This example of a social convention is called a

According to the World Values Survey, as countries get richer, a shift occurs away from "traditional values" linked to religion, family, and country, and toward "secular rational" values.

A high degree of managerial mobility in societies that emphasize individualism can lead to

Cultural norms, such as respect for others and neatness, are part of the "hidden curriculum" in schools.

What is one difference between folkways and mores?

In a social context, the term values is used to describe the

Confucianism is not concerned with the supernatural and has little to say about the concept of a supreme being or an afterlife.

Jacob decided that the only way he could pay back his student loans was to filter funds from the company where he worked directly into his personal account. He also knows that if he gets caught, he will probably spend time in jail. Jacob's choice represents a violation of

Which situation exemplifies a violation of folkways?

Which statement is true about most Western societies?

What is a characteristic of mores?