Question 1

Cultural boundaries are the same as national boundaries (geographical and political boundaries of nations).

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Cultural boundaries refer to the differences between the cultural practices, beliefs, and values of different groups, which are not always aligned with national boundaries. For example, different regions within a country may have distinct cultural identities and practices that do not necessarily align with national boundaries. Therefore, cultural boundaries are not always the same as national boundaries.

Question 2

According to Hofstede, since both East Africa and West Africa have similar cultural dimensions, this indicates that they share identical cultures.

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Hofstede's cultural dimensions can provide some insight into the similarities and differences between cultures, but it is important to acknowledge that each culture is unique and complex. While East Africa and West Africa may share some similar cultural dimensions, it does not mean that they have identical cultures.

Question 3

The GLOBE study on leadership found that there are certain leadership traits that are global, but how these traits are expressed and enacted may differ from one society to another.

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The statement is true as per the findings of the GLOBE study on leadership.

Question 4

National cultures - a nation refers to a body of persons living under an organized government or rule, occupying a defined area, and acting as a unit in matters of peace and war.

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This is the definition of a nation according to most political and social sciences.

Question 5

The GLOBE Study confirmed Hofstede's previous research on cultural values but also came up with two different aspects of which dimension?

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The GLOBE Study expanded on Hofstede's dimensions of culture by dividing Collectivism into two distinct aspects: societal collectivism and in-group collectivism, thus providing a more nuanced understanding of how collectivism operates in different cultures.

Question 6

In every culture there are dominant cultural patterns that can generally describe the standard values, practices and behaviors of any given group of people, but there are also many sub- and co-cultures within that dominant culture.

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This statement is true. While there may be dominant cultural patterns within a particular culture, there are also many subcultures and co-cultures that exist within that larger culture, each with their own unique values, practices, and behaviors.

Question 7

The GLOBE study measured cultural practices and values regarding leadership attributes?with cultural practices being the way things are and values as the way people would like things to be. This makes it possible to capture the similarities and differences in the norms, values, beliefs, and practices among societies.

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The statement accurately describes the GLOBE study and how it measured leadership attributes.

Question 8

Knowing the general tendencies when doing business will help you predict and react appropriately for the behavior that you might encounter.

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Understanding general business tendencies can give you an advantage in predicting and reacting to different behavior you may encounter.

Question 9

Clustering societies is important because:

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Question 10

Individual job-enrichment programs like job rotation, job enlargement, and personal empowerment have been the focus of managerial change in the U.S. but have taken very different forms in the Scandinavian countries. The focus of enrichment in the US places responsibility on the individual as well as assertiveness, whereas enrichment in socialist countries such as Sweden concentrates on the work team and cooperation with the collective whole.

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The statement that the U.S. focuses on individual responsibility and assertiveness, while Scandinavian countries focus on work team and cooperation with the collective whole, suggests a difference in individualism/collectivism. Additionally, the statement that the U.S. is more masculine-oriented and Scandinavian countries are more feminine-oriented also suggests a difference in cultural values. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes both individualism/collectivism and masculine/feminine orientations. The statement about being/doing orientations is not relevant to the given information.

Question 11

____________ is what the culturally intelligent person needs to learn. This includes being aware of the fundamental principles of intercultural interactions: what culture is, how cultures vary, and how culture affects behaviors.

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Question 12

___________ is what the culturally intelligent person needs to consider: This means paying attention in a mindful way to the cues in intercultural situations and also observing one's own reactions and emotions.

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Question 13

__________ is what the culturally intelligent person needs to practice: This means improvising and revising thoughts, reactions, and behaviors in order to become skillful across a wide range of situations.

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Question 14

The Cultural Sense-Making model helps us to take a different perspective regarding ambiguous situations and interactions. Describe the three steps (in order) and provide a specific example.

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Question 15

Describe the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism (an intercultural approach). Create a situation and explain using these terms.

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Question 16

Describe the Cultural Competence Model that consists of Understanding (Awareness), Mindfulness (Reflection), and Competence (Skills)

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Question 17

Describe the three aspects of the Triangle of meaning. Use an example from the book (or create one of your own) to explain these three parts.

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Question 18

Choose one of Hofstede's six cultural dimensions (power distance; individualism/collectivism; masculinity/femininity; uncertainty avoidance; long/short term orientation; indulgence/restraint and explain it. Then provide a real-world example.

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Question 19

A world view is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe What are the four main questions that a worldview answers and provide an example for each.

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Question 20

What is a stereotype and provide vivid examples of the three types of stereotypes we discussed in class.

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Quiz 8: Culture and Leadership