Question 1

A cluster is a group of countries that share similar cultures together.

Accepted Answer

A cluster is a group of countries that share similar economic, political, and social characteristics.

Question 2

In a religious society, you are advised not to bring items considered 'taboo' to a meeting.

Accepted Answer

In a religious society, there may be certain items that are considered taboo or inappropriate to bring to a meeting, and members may be advised against doing so. It is important to understand and respect cultural norms and practices when participating in any community or religious gathering.

Question 3

A leader's behaviour would be described as 'masculine' if he/she acts&#10;A)Assertive&#10;B)Aggressive&#10;C)Decisive&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Masculine leadership behaviors are typically characterized by assertiveness, aggressiveness, and decisiveness, reflecting traditional gender stereotypes associated with male leadership.

Question 4

In a collective society, people belonging to the 'in-group' have an advantage because&#10;A)Out-group members are likely to pay them bribes&#10;B)Members of other groups will show them respect&#10;C)Out-group members will show them respect&#10;D)Other members of the same group will trust them more

Accepted Answer

In a collective society, belonging to the same group provides a sense of loyalty and trust among members of that group. This is why other members of the same group are more likely to trust them compared to someone outside the group. This makes it easier for the "in-group" members to gain advantages over the "out-group" members.

Question 5

What are you unlikely to see in a 'feminine' culture?&#10;A)Female soldiers&#10;B)People who care for the weak&#10;C)Aggressive leadership style&#10;D)A women prime minister

Accepted Answer

In a feminine culture, traits such as collaboration, nurturing, and empathy are promoted, whereas traits associated with aggression and competitiveness are discouraged. Therefore, it is unlikely to see an aggressive leadership style in a feminine culture. Choices A, B, and D are not necessarily unlikely in a feminine culture as women can still be soldiers, care for the weak, and hold high political positions while promoting feminine values.

Question 6

Which of the following indicates high power distance?&#10;A)Colleagues addressing each other by first name&#10;B)A comprehensive welfare state&#10;C)The lack of a first class compartments in trains&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

High power distance refers to cultures where there is a significant gap between those in power and the general population, often characterized by formal hierarchies and respect for authority. Options A, B, and C suggest more egalitarian or welfare-oriented scenarios, not high power distance.

Question 7

Ethical imperialism follows the advice 'When in Rome do as the Romans do'.

Accepted Answer

Ethical imperialism involves imposing one's own ethical standards onto another culture or society, rather than adapting to their existing ethical norms. The phrase "When in Rome do as the Romans do" suggests adapting to the local customs and norms rather than imposing one's own.

Question 8

Informal institutions exist in forms of norms and values.

Accepted Answer

Norms and values are informal institutions that guide behavior and decision making within a society or community. They are not codified laws or regulations, but are often deeply ingrained in cultural practices and social interactions.

Question 9

A corporate language is A)The native language in the MNEs country of origin
B)The language people use for informal chats with the colleagues
C)The language used for all formal communications within an MNE
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

A corporate language refers to the language used for all formal communications within an MNE. While the native language of the MNE's country of origin may be a factor in determining the corporate language, it is not necessarily the only factor. Informal chats with colleagues may take place in any language, but the corporate language is specifically related to formal communications. Therefore, the only correct answer is C.

Question 10

In high context cultures, it is not necessary to know much about the context to understand what people are saying.

Accepted Answer

In high context cultures, context plays a vital role in understanding the meaning behind the words. It is essential to know the background, culture, and relationship between the people communicating to interpret the message correctly.

Question 11

Picture postcards are an example of cultural artefacts.

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Question 12

Long-term orientation is highest in Pakistan and lowest in China.

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Question 13

Samuel Huntington proposed to classify the world in&#10;A)Continents&#10;B)Civilizations&#10;C)Countries&#10;D)Cultures

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Question 14

In a secular society, the basic norms are shaped by religious beliefs.

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Question 15

Uncertainty avoidance indicates low risk business environments.

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Deck 2: Formal Institutions: Political, Economic and Legal Systems