Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a folkway?
A)laws in a country which make divorce permissible
B)societal taboos that prohibit murder, theft, and incest
C)religious doctrines that forbid the consumption of particular types of food
D)laws that prescribe punishments for different types of offenses
E)societal conventions that concern gender-appropriate clothing

Accepted Answer

Folkways are the routine social conventions of everyday life.They concern customs and practices such as dressing appropriately for particular situations, good social manners, eating with the correct utensils, and neighborly behavior.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a supplier?
A)a retail store
B)a package delivery company
C)a small company that subscribes to services
D)a bank or financial institution
E)a vendor

Accepted Answer

Dell's providers of capital, such as banks and other financial institutions, are also important suppliers.

Question 3

Max belongs to a society which is rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm.His society also values warm, personal relationships over success and performance.According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true about his society?
A)His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation.
B)His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation.
C)His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a performance orientation.
D)His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation.
E)His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, societies high on uncertainty avoidance (such as Japan and France) are more rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm.In these societies, structured situations are preferred because they provide a sense of security.

Question 4

Which of the following is true about folkways?
A)They bring about serious retribution when violated.
B)They are the norms upon which fundamental laws are based.
C)They concern the routine social conventions of everyday life.
D)They do not differ between societies.
E)They are central to the functioning of society.

Accepted Answer

Folkways are the routine social conventions of everyday life.They concern customs and practices such as dressing appropriately for particular situations, good social manners, eating with the correct utensils, and neighborly behavior.Although folkways define how people are expected to behave, violation of folkways is not a serious or moral matter.

Question 5

Holly belongs to a culture which values the subordination of individuals to the group.The national culture also values personal stability and living for the present.Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is true about Holly's culture?
A)It is high on individualism and has a long-term orientation.
B)It is low on collectivism and has a long-term orientation.
C)It is high on individualism and has a short-term orientation.
D)It is high on collectivism and has a short-term orientation.
E)It is low on collectivism and has a short-term orientation.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, a national culture with a long-term orientation rests on values such as saving and persistence in achieving goals.Collectivism is a worldview that values subordination of the individual to the goals of the group and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their contribution to the group.

Question 6

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with high power distance?
A)Inequalities between different classes in society are not allowed to develop.
B)The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality.
C)Inequalities in the well-being of individuals are due to their work achievements.
D)The gap between the rich and poor is very large.
E)Resources are communal and accessible to all members of society.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, in high power distance societies, workers who are professionally successful amass wealth and pass it on to their children, and, as a result, inequalities may grow over time.In such societies, the gap between rich and poor, with all the attendant political and social consequences, grows very large.

Question 7

Clara belongs to a society which values assertiveness, performance, competition, and results.Her society also encourages freedom of expression and personal success, but makes few provisions for the welfare of the weak.According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true about her society?
A)Her society has an achievement orientation and is high on individualism.
B)Her society has an achievement orientation and is high on collectivism.
C)Her society has a nurturing orientation and is low on individualism.
D)Her society has a nurturing orientation and is low on performance orientation.
E)Her society has a performance orientation and is high on collectivism.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, societies that have an achievement orientation value assertiveness, performance, success, competition, and results.Individualism is a worldview that values individual freedom and self-expression and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their individual achievements rather than by their social background.

Question 8

According to Hofstede, which of the following is true about countries with a long-term orientation?
A)They have a high rate of per capita savings.
B)Citizens prioritize happiness over achievement and perseverance.
C)Citizens live for the present and value personal stability.
D)Citizens tend to spend more and save less.
E)Organizations emphasize immediate results over year-end goals.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, a national culture with a long-term orientation rests on values such as thrift (saving) and persistence in achieving goals.A national culture with a short-term orientation is concerned with maintaining personal stability or happiness and living for the present.Societies with a long-term orientation are well known for their high rate of per capita savings.

Question 9

Lobo belongs to a society which values the subordination of the individual to the group and discourages individual expressions of thought.Inequality in the power and well-being of people is believed to be due to differences in their physical and intellectual capabilities, and heritage.According to Hofstede's model of national culture, Lobo's society is
A)high on power distance and low on individualism.
B)low on power distance and low on collectivism.
C)high on individualism and low on achievement orientation.
D)low on collectivism and low on achievement orientation.
E)low on power distance and low on individualism.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, collectivism is a worldview that values subordination of the individual to the goals of the group and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their contribution to the group.Power distance is the degree to which societies accept the idea that inequalities in the power and well-being of their citizens are due to differences in individuals' physical and intellectual capabilities and heritage.

Question 10

Superior Power is a new company in the electrical industry, and the company has shown success and is building a strong reputation.What impact will this company have on the other companies in the electrical industry?
A)Prices and profits will increase.
B)Competition will decrease.
C)Competition will increase and prices and profits will decrease.
D)Competition will decrease and prices and profits will increase.
E)The new company will not have an impact on the other companies.

Accepted Answer

Dell's providers of capital, such as banks and other financial institutions, are also important suppliers.

Question 11

_____ are norms that are considered to be of central importance to the functioning of society and to social life, the violation of which brings serious retribution.
A)Mores
B)Folkways
C)Values
D)Laws
E)Superstitions

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are considered to be of central importance to the functioning of society and to social life.Accordingly, the violation of mores brings serious retribution.Mores include proscriptions against murder, theft, adultery, and incest.

Question 12

According to Hofstede, individualist societies
A)value societal welfare over that of individual members of society.
B)value personal freedom, personal success, and self-expression.
C)emphasize subordination of the individual to the goals of the group.
D)emphasize conformity to group norms and strong identification with the group.
E)require individuals to put the needs of the group before their own.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, individualism is a worldview that values individual freedom and self-expression and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their individual achievements rather than by their social background.

Question 13

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with low power distance?
A)Large inequalities between different classes in society are allowed to develop.
B)The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality.
C)Inequalities in the well-being of individuals are due to their birth and heritage.
D)The gap between the rich and poor grows very large.
E)Professional workers amass wealth.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, in societies with low power distance, large inequalities between citizens are not allowed to develop.In low-power-distance countries, the government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality and improve the welfare of the least fortunate.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a more?
A)societal taboos which censure murder, theft, and incest
B)social conventions that dictate the usage of different types of cutlery
C)customs that govern social interaction between neighbors
D)traditions that prescribe gender-appropriate clothing in social gatherings
E)superstitions held important by different members of a society

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are considered to be of central importance to the functioning of society and to social life.Accordingly, the violation of mores brings serious retribution.Mores include proscriptions against murder, theft, adultery, and incest.

Question 15

_____ are unwritten, informal codes of conduct that shape the behavior of people toward one another and are held important by most members of society.
A)Laws
B)Policies
C)Norms
D)Values
E)Philosophies

Accepted Answer

Norms are unwritten, informal codes of conduct that prescribe appropriate behavior in particular situations and are considered important by most members of a group or organization.They shape the behavior of people toward one another.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of individualism values?
A)tolerate differences in personal beliefs
B)Warm personal relationships are important.
C)persistence in achieving goals
D)subordination of the individual to the goals of the group
E)a high regard for individual entrepreneurs

Accepted Answer

In Western countries, individualism usually includes admiration for personal success, a strong belief in individual rights, and high regard for individual entrepreneurs.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about mores?
A)They do not bring about serious retribution when violated.
B)They are many difference in mores from one society to another.
C)They are identical across all societies.
D)They concern routine social conventions of everyday life.
E)They comprise the body of folklore handed down over generations.

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are considered to be of central importance to the functioning of society and to social life.Accordingly, the violation of mores brings serious retribution.Mores include proscriptions against murder, theft, adultery, and incest.In many societies mores have been enacted into law.Thus all advanced societies have laws against murder and theft.However, there are many differences in mores from one society to another.

Question 18

According to Hofstede, collectivist societies
A)emphasize self-expression, personal freedom, and individual rights.
B)adhere to the principle that people should be judged by their contribution to the group.
C)discourage individuals from placing societal welfare above their own.
D)encourage the pursuit of individual goals and individual entrepreneurship.
E)adhere to the principle that people should be judged by their individual achievements.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, collectivism is a worldview that values subordination of the individual to the goals of the group and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their contribution to the group.

Question 19

Which of the following is potentially the most threatening force that managers must deal with in the task environment?
A)rivalry between competitors
B)managing the global supply chain
C)negotiating and administering agreements with unions and their representatives
D)a reliable supply of input resources
E)a distributor demands that the company reduces the prices of its goods and services

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede, a national culture with a long-term orientation rests on values such as thrift (saving) and persistence in achieving goals.A national culture with a short-term orientation is concerned with maintaining personal stability or happiness and living for the present.Societies with a long-term orientation are well known for their high rate of per capita savings.

Question 20

The aim of tariffs is to
A)sanction countries that break global agreements.
B)free the flow of goods, services, and capital between countries.
C)make the best use of capital resources.
D)protect domestic industries and jobs.
E)decline barriers to trade and investment.

Accepted Answer

A tariff is a tax that a government imposes on goods imported into one country from another.The aim of import tariffs is to protect domestic industries and jobs, such as those in the auto or steel industry, from overseas competition by raising the price of these products from abroad.

Quiz 6: Managing in the Global Environment

Which of the following is an example of a folkway?

Which of the following is an example of a supplier?

Max belongs to a society which is rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm.His society also values warm, personal relationships over success and performance.According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true about his society?

Which of the following is true about folkways?

Holly belongs to a culture which values the subordination of individuals to the group.The national culture also values personal stability and living for the present.Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is true about Holly's culture?

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with high power distance?

According to Hofstede, which of the following is true about countries with a long-term orientation?

Superior Power is a new company in the electrical industry, and the company has shown success and is building a strong reputation.What impact will this company have on the other companies in the electrical industry?

_____ are norms that are considered to be of central importance to the functioning of society and to social life, the violation of which brings serious retribution.

According to Hofstede, individualist societies

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with low power distance?

Which of the following is an example of a more?

_____ are unwritten, informal codes of conduct that shape the behavior of people toward one another and are held important by most members of society.

Which of the following is an example of individualism values?

Which of the following is true about mores?

According to Hofstede, collectivist societies

Which of the following is potentially the most threatening force that managers must deal with in the task environment?

The aim of tariffs is to