Question 1

In the context of managing cultural differences,the term _____ refers to finding or creating shared ground,or areas of overlap between old and new behaviors and understanding.

Accepted Answer

A)  recentering
B)  codetermination
C)  dejobbing
D)  ergonomicsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

_____ is the native language of the largest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese
B)  English
C)  Hindi
D)  SpanishE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Our level of cultural intelligence is not locked in at birth and can be developed with effort.Support this statement by providing the steps that you can take to improve cultural intelligence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

In many parts of Yugrastia,an Asian country,marrying one's cousin is considered unethical.The people of Yugrastia frown upon this kind of incest to the extent that this norm has been codified into law.Such offenses are punishable by up to 5 years in prison.In this scenario,the norm that prohibits marriage to a family member is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  social more
B)  custom
C)  folkway
D)  naming tabooE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is a difference between high uncertainty avoidance and low uncertainty avoidance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike low uncertainty avoidance,high uncertainty avoidance suggests that employees are more risk averse.
B)  Unlike managers in cultures with high uncertainty avoidance,managers in cultures with low uncertainty avoidance are often more successful when they provide detailed instructions and clear guidelines.
C)  Unlike low uncertainty avoidance,high uncertainty avoidance suggests that employees typically are less loyal to their current employers.
D)  Unlike consumers with high uncertainty avoidance,consumers with low uncertainty avoidance are less likely to try products that have not been proven safe,effective,or desirable by the majority of the market.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between Christianity and Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike Christianity,Hinduism is a polytheistic religion.
B)  Unlike Christianity,Hinduism proclaims that property and all other material goods originate from God.
C)  Unlike Hinduism,Christianity proclaims that it is the moral obligation of an individual to contribute to the greater good of society.
D)  Unlike Hinduism,Christianity prohibits paying or receiving interest.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The point of cognitive cultural intelligence quotient (CQ) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase an individual's ability to mimic and mirror the customs and habits of the people around him or her.
B)  to study different cultures and become an expert on each of them.
C)  to understand key cultural differences and how they affect everyday business interactions.
D)  to assesses an individual's level of interest,drive,and energy to adapt cross-culturally.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is the first step in improving your cultural intelligence quotient (CQ) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing specific training to correct your CQ weaknesses
B)  Identifying your CQ strengths and weaknesses
C)  Integrating your training into your daily tasks as much as possible
D)  Finding out the resources your company is willing to provide to people for cultural trainingE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In the context of the three steps of managing cultural differences in the workplace,the first step involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  resolving cultural differences by soliciting uncommon information.
B)  increasing one's awareness of cultural differences.
C)  changing and adapting one's views of the world to better appreciate the elements of another culture.
D)  finding shared ground between old and new behavior and understanding.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a similarity between Judaism and Christianity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are monotheistic religions.
B)  Both prohibit paying or receiving interest.
C)  The majority of followers of both these religions are concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region.
D)  The teachings of both these religions hold that the purpose of making money should be to buy material possessions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the not-invented-here (NIH) syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may spring from a person's lack of appreciation for their own culture.
B)  It can be overcome by promoting ethnocentrism in the workplace.
C)  It causes an unwillingness to apply knowledge.
D)  Its origin is culturally indistinct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following organizations is most likely to have low power distance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finox Inc. ,where managers ask the opinions of and take feedback from their team members
B)  Giraw Inc. ,where managers foresee the needs of their team members and fulfill those needs
C)  Pilred Inc. ,which has a top-down leadership where managers make important decisions without consulting their team members
D)  Hillos Inc. ,which has a hierarchical structure where employees refrain from interacting openly with their managersE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

_____ is a society's unique set of values and norms that govern how people live and interact.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism
B)  Affinity
C)  Semiotics
D)  CultureE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Phil,an American employee at an advertising company,was assigned to work with an Indian client to develop a marketing campaign for one of the client's products.After his first meeting with the client and his team,Phil realized that the client's culture was significantly different from his own.Despite disagreeing with many of the cultural differences,Phil readjusted his thinking and behavior to meet the demands of the situation.This scenario illustrates the concept of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  job crafting
B)  codetermination
C)  dejobbing
D)  recenteringE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

_____ is defined as esteem for the worth of a culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Altruism
B)  Respect
C)  Assertiveness
D)  IntegrityE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The management of Sharit Inc. ,a global company,believes in developing goals and adopting policies that guarantee long-term success rather than immediate results.It believes in communicating these policies to the employees through direct messages.It is confident that such actions will help the company become more competitive.In this scenario,Sharit Inc.most likely has _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong future orientation and a high-assertion culture
B)  a weak future orientation and a low-assertion culture
C)  a strong future orientation and a low-assertion culture
D)  a weak future orientation and a high-assertion cultureE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The people of Jirasta,a European country,believe that individuals should lie face down on the ground and join their hands while greeting others.This is an example of a _____ in Jirasta.

Accepted Answer

A)  social more
B)  custom
C)  social stigma
D)  tabooE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Shanvi is a 6-year-old girl who lives in the United States.Which of the following characteristics is she most likely to acquire through her choices and the activities she engages in?

Accepted Answer

A)  The political ideology she affiliates with
B)  The ethnic group she affiliates with
C)  Her circadian rhythm
D)  Her sexual orientationE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Education plays a key role in shaping a society's culture.Give reasons to support this statement.

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Question 20

Culture is akin to an iceberg.Evaluate this statement.

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Which of the following is a difference between Christianity and Hinduism?

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_____ is a society's unique set of values and norms that govern how people live and interact.

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In the context of the three steps of managing cultural differences in the workplace,the first step involves:

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_____ is defined as esteem for the worth of a culture.

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Our level of cultural intelligence is not locked in at birth and can be developed with effort.Support this statement by providing the steps that you can take to improve cultural intelligence.

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_____ is the native language of the largest number of people.

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Which of the following organizations is most likely to have low power distance?

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Which of the following is a difference between high uncertainty avoidance and low uncertainty avoidance?

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Culture is akin to an iceberg.Evaluate this statement.

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