Question 1

Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people, but English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This indicates that

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A)   many people speak English as a second language.
B)   many native English speakers are learning Chinese.
C)   the population of native English speakers exceeds that of China
D)   Chinese will soon overtake English as the most widely spoken language.
E)   Chinese is increasingly becoming the language of international business.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

When compared to American society, Japanese society lacks

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A)   commitment to lifetime employment.
B)   emphasis on group memberships.
C)   self-managing work teams.
D)   close cooperation between individuals.
E)   dynamism and entrepreneurship.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

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

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A)   folkway.
B)   value.
C)   mandate.
D)   rule.
E)   taboo.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Class membership in the United States is based on economic achievement rather than familial background and schooling.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Max Weber, the Protestant tributes of hard work, wealth creation, and ________ fostered the emergence of modern capitalism.

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A)   polychronic time
B)   positivity
C)   ethnocentrism
D)   monochronic time
E)   frugalityF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Strong identification with the group tends to create pressures for mutual self-help and incentive to work for the common good.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a characteristic of mores?

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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.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

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

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A)   norms.
B)   manifestoes.
C)   laws.
D)   scriptures.
E)   dialects.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Conrad follows a religion that does not propagate the caste system. Also, his religion emphasizes right seeing, thinking, speech, action, living, effort, mindfulness, and meditation as a route for spiritual transformation. According to this information, Conrad can be considered a

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A)   Hindu.
B)   Buddhist.
C)   Confucian.
D)   Sikh.
E)   Muslim.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Most of the ethical systems in place around the world are the product of religion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

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In 1904, German sociologist Max Weber ma...

Question 12

What would be a traditional value in a masculine culture?

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A)   empathy
B)   achievement
C)   indistinguishable sex roles
D)   muted power
E)   reciprocityF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

A country where "saving face" is valued is an example of which of Hofstede's dimensions?

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A)   individualism versus collectivism
B)   long-term versus short-term orientation
C)   masculinity versus femininity
D)   uncertainty avoidance
E)   power distanceF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

What is the common aspect of the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism?

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A)   Both stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than material progress.
B)   Both support the existence of a caste system.
C)   Both advocate the same kind of extreme ascetic behavior.
D)   Both propagate the Noble Eightfold Path as a route for transformation.
E)   Both condemn the payment or the receipt of interest on loans and deposits.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

While folkways are routine conventions, they represent deep moral significance in society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compare and contrast values and norms, and then discuss the various types of norms.

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By values, we mean ideas about what a gr...

Question 17

Discuss the idea of culture at different levels within a society and provide an example.

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It is possible to talk about culture at ...

Question 18

Jason's company has always emphasized that every employee is an important part of the company's success and does not highlight individual achievements. By emphasizing the group, Jason's company will most likely

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A)   encourage competition between members of the group.
B)   expose managers to different ways of doing business.
C)   foster dynamism and entrepreneurship.
D)   discourage employees from moving from company to company.
E)   fail to facilitate self-managing work teams.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

A mudarabah contract might be categorized as a(n)  ________ in the United States.

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A)   profit-sharing scheme
B)   mortgage
C)   personal loan
D)   unethical transaction
E)   property taxF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 20

An emphasis on collectivism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

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What is the common aspect of the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism?

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A mudarabah contract might be categorized as a(n) ________ in the United States.

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Most of the ethical systems in place around the world are the product of religion.

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Discuss the idea of culture at different levels within a society and provide an example.

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While folkways are routine conventions, they represent deep moral significance in society.

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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

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Strong identification with the group tends to create pressures for mutual self-help and incentive to work for the common good.

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An emphasis on collectivism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

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What would be a traditional value in a masculine culture?

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Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people, but English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This indicates that

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Conrad follows a religion that does not propagate the caste system. Also, his religion emphasizes right seeing, thinking, speech, action, living, effort, mindfulness, and meditation as a route for spiritual transformation. According to this information, Conrad can be considered a

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When compared to American society, Japanese society lacks

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

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According to Max Weber, the Protestant tributes of hard work, wealth creation, and ________ fostered the emergence of modern capitalism.

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Compare and contrast values and norms, and then discuss the various types of norms.

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Jason's company has always emphasized that every employee is an important part of the company's success and does not highlight individual achievements. By emphasizing the group, Jason's company will most likely

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A country where "saving face" is valued is an example of which of Hofstede's dimensions?

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What is a characteristic of mores?

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Class membership in the United States is based on economic achievement rather than familial background and schooling.

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