Question 1

Over the last ten years,nearly 90% of medical graduates from Konesia have left the country for higher-paying jobs in the United States.What phenomenon has Konesia been witnessing?

Accepted Answer

Konesia has been experiencing brain drain, which refers to the emigration of highly skilled or educated individuals from a country, usually to pursue better career opportunities in another country. In this case, the medical graduates are leaving Konesia for higher-paying jobs in the United States. Vested outsourcing refers to a business strategy where a company transfers ownership of a process or function to a third-party service provider. Redeployment refers to the transfer of employees from one job or location to another within the same company. Repatriation refers to the process of bringing expatriate employees back to their home country after an assignment in a foreign location.

Question 2

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture that scores low on ________ can change more rapidly because tradition and commitment are not impediments to change.

Accepted Answer

Cultures with a low score on long-term orientation tend to be more flexible and open to change, as they are less bound by traditions and more focused on short-term results and achievements.

Question 3

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture with large power distance tends to be characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A culture with large power distance tends to have a significant power difference between superiors and subordinates, indicating that inequality is prevalent. This means that hierarchical structures are highly valued, and subordinates are expected to show respect and deference towards their superiors.

Question 4

________ cultures value hard work and promote entrepreneurial risk taking.

Accepted Answer

Individualist cultures value hard work and promote entrepreneurial risk taking. Short-term oriented cultures prioritize immediate results and benefits over long-term planning, high uncertainty avoidance cultures prioritize stability and avoiding risks, and collectivist cultures prioritize the well-being of the group over individual success.

Question 5

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture with ________ values security and places its faith in strong systems of rules and procedures in society.

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's framework defines uncertainty avoidance as the degree to which people in a culture feel threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations and have developed beliefs, institutions, and rituals to avoid them. Cultures with large uncertainty avoidance tend to value security, predictability, and stability, and have strong systems of rules and procedures in society. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are not related to the concept of uncertainty avoidance.

Question 6

________ is often used to measure the technological advancement of a nation's markets or industries.

Accepted Answer

Material culture includes the tangible technological tools and infrastructure within a society. By measuring the level and quality of these tools, we can gauge a nation's technological advancement.

Question 7

According to Hofstede's framework,organizations which have cultures that score high on ________ tend to be more hierarchical,with power deriving from prestige,force,and inheritance.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede's framework, power distance refers to the extent to which less powerful individuals in a society accept and expect unequal distribution of power. In cultures with high power distance, such as many Asian and Latin American countries, hierarchical structures are common and the use of power derives from factors such as prestige, force, and inheritance. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 8

According to Hofstede's framework,which of the following dimensions describes the degree to which a culture accepts social inequality among its people?

Accepted Answer

Power distance is the dimension that describes the degree to which a culture accepts social inequality among its people. It reflects how people in a society view and accept differences in power and authority. High power distance cultures accept and expect unequal distribution of power, while low power distance cultures strive for greater equality and reduce the power gap between individuals.

Question 9

Andy comes from a culture that emphasizes hard work and promotes the entrepreneurial spirit within individuals.While he and his coworkers are encouraged to achieve their personal goals,they are also held responsible for their actions.According to Hofstede's framework,which of the following dimensions does this culture illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The culture emphasizes individualism by promoting the entrepreneurial spirit within individuals and encouraging them to achieve their personal goals. The culture also holds individuals responsible for their actions, which is consistent with a low power distance and a low uncertainty avoidance culture. However, there is no information provided that suggests either masculinity or femininity.

Question 10

Which of the following terms refers to the technology used in a culture to manufacture goods and provide services?

Accepted Answer

Material culture refers to the physical artifacts and technology used in a culture to manufacture goods and provide services. The other choices (vernacular culture, popular culture, and trash culture) do not relate to technology or manufacturing.

Question 11

Scenario: The French Government
The French Government has placed many restrictions upon the use of the English language within their borders.They argue that the inflow of English movies,music,and literature is responsible for the dilution of their rich culture.
-Which of the following statements,if true,weakens their argument?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Konesia is a country with a number of offshore islands.Its landscape is characterized by deep valleys,rocky plains,and impassable mountains.Which of the following statements about the country is true,keeping its topography in mind?

Accepted Answer

The description of Konesia's topography suggests that it may be difficult to access and traverse, making cultural change slow. The other options are not supported or contradicted by the given information.

Question 13

Sally,a social worker from the United States,has been stationed in Konesia for a year.She notices several things about the Konesian society;the people who report to her,for example,do so with an excessive amount of submissiveness,and her superior seems to expect the same of her.Which of the following statements about Konesia would be consistent with Hofstede's framework?

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede's framework, power distance refers to the extent to which less powerful members of a society expect and accept unequal distribution of power. A high power distance culture, such as Konesia, is characterized by a significant gap between those with power and those without, and by a general acceptance of this status quo. This is reflected in the excessive submissiveness of Sally's reports and the expectations of her superior.

Question 14

According to Hofstede's framework,cultures that score high on ________ value respect for tradition,thrift,and perseverance,and have strong work ethics.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede's framework, the dimension of long-term orientation refers to the degree to which a culture values long-term commitments and perseverance. Cultures that score high on this dimension value respect for tradition, thrift, and perseverance, and have strong work ethics. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 15

Scenario: The French Government
The French Government has placed many restrictions upon the use of the English language within their borders.They argue that the inflow of English movies,music,and literature is responsible for the dilution of their rich culture.
-Which of the following statements,if true,strengthens their argument?

Accepted Answer

The rise in sales of English novels and decline in sales of French novels suggests that there is a preference for English literature over French literature, supporting the argument that the French culture is being diluted by the influx of English media. The other options do not necessarily strengthen the argument. Option A suggests that English is being taught as a second language, but does not address the impact of English media on French culture. Option C suggests the use of both English and French but does not provide evidence for cultural dilution. Option D is unrelated to the argument.

Question 16

Which of the following terms is used to refer to the departure of highly educated people from one profession,geographic region,or nation to another?

Accepted Answer

The term "brain drain" is specifically used to refer to the departure of highly educated or skilled individuals from one profession, geographic region, or nation to another. It is a phenomenon where the country or region is losing its brightest and talented people, resulting in a loss of intellectual capital and skills. Option A, social mobility, refers to the movement of individuals or groups from one social class to another. Option B, repatriation, is the process of returning to one's own country or homeland. Option C, stratification, refers to the hierarchical arrangement of social classes or groups within a society.

Question 17

According to Hofstede's framework,cultures scoring high on the dimension of ________ tend to be characterized by personal assertiveness and the accumulation of wealth,typically translating into an entrepreneurial drive.

Accepted Answer

The dimension described in the question is masculinity, which refers to the degree to which a culture values competitiveness, assertiveness, and the acquisition of wealth and material possessions. Cultures scoring high on masculinity tend to have a focus on achievement and success, and individuals in these cultures often exhibit traits that align with these values, such as ambition and risk-taking. This is consistent with the description in the question of personal assertiveness and an entrepreneurial drive.

Question 18

According to Hofstede's framework,a culture that scores low on ________ is characterized by individual stability and reputation,fulfilling social obligations,and reciprocation of greetings and gifts.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

According to Hofstede's framework,cultures scoring high on the dimension of ________ generally have more relaxed lifestyles in which people are more concerned about caring for others as opposed to material gain.

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede's framework, cultures scoring high on the dimension of femininity are more concerned with the quality of life, caring for others, and overall well-being rather than material success and competitiveness. Therefore, cultures with high femininity scores are more likely to have a more relaxed lifestyle and prioritize caring for others over individual gain.

Question 20

Reverse brain drain is the process by which ________.

Accepted Answer

Reverse brain drain refers to the process of highly skilled and educated individuals returning to their home country after pursuing education or work opportunities in other countries. This is often seen in former communist nations that have undergone significant economic and social transformations and are now seeking to retain or attract skilled professionals. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe reverse brain drain.

Quiz 2: Cross-Cultural Business