Question 1

Against Betty's judgment,her boss decides to market Frankfurter's beef sausages in the town of Xunagshi,believing that it would rake in a huge profit.Which of the following,if true,would prove that her boss's decision is a bad one?

Accepted Answer

Since Xunagshi has a large Hindu population who do not consume beef, marketing beef sausages in the town would not be profitable. Therefore, the boss's decision is a bad one.

Question 2

Businesspeople measure material culture to determine whether a market can support production activities.

Accepted Answer

Material culture includes the physical objects and artifacts of a society, and evaluating the material culture of a market can provide important information about its potential to support production activities. This can include factors such as the availability of raw materials, infrastructure for manufacturing and transportation, and consumer preferences for certain types of products. Businesspeople often use these measurements to make informed decisions about investing in a particular market.

Question 3

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, cultures that score high on long-term orientation value respect for tradition, thrift, and perseverance, and have strong work ethics. This cultural dimension focuses on the degree to which a culture values long-term goals versus short-term goals. Cultures that score high on long-term orientation tend to prioritize thrift and perseverance, respect for tradition, and a focus on achieving long-term goals, while cultures that score low tend to prioritize immediate gratification and value traditions less.

Question 4

Scenario: Frankfurter Friday
Betty Cleveland is the vice president of Frankfurter Friday, a highly successful hot dog joint in Oceania. Her company decides to expand to Asia and identifies China as the ideal market. Before she leaves for China, she studies their culture extensively and discovers that the number four is considered extremely unlucky, that not everybody is fluent in China's official language-Mandarin-and that punctuality is a highly valued trait in the country.
-Betty notices that organizations in China tend to be hierarchical with power derived from prestige and force.Which of the following statements is consistent with her observation?

Accepted Answer

Betty's observation that organizations in China tend to be hierarchical with power derived from prestige and force is consistent with China scoring high on the power distance dimension. Power distance refers to the extent to which those in authority are respected and their decisions are followed, and China is known for having a high power distance culture where hierarchies are respected and authority is valued. Choices A, B, and D are not supported by the information given in the scenario.

Question 5

The term "________ culture" describes a country in which the norm is a money-and-things orientation and a belief that it's better to "live to work" than to "work to live."

Accepted Answer

The term "high masculinity culture" is used to describe a culture that values material success, assertiveness, and competition. This is consistent with the description provided in the question of a country that prioritizes a "money-and-things orientation" and values working hard as a means to achieve success.

Question 6

Describe the relationship between culture and the physical environment.

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Question 7

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

According to Hofstede's framework, cultures scoring high on the dimension of masculinity tend to prioritize achievement, assertiveness, and the accumulation of wealth. These values are often reflected in an entrepreneurial drive and a competitive business environment.

Question 8

Are the Kluckhohn-Strodtbeck and Hofstede frameworks useful for understanding subcultures? Why or why not?

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Question 9

People in collectivistic cultures are more focused on the success of the organization.

Accepted Answer

In collectivistic cultures, the group's success is valued over individual success. Therefore, individuals are more focused on contributing to the success of the organization rather than their personal success.

Question 10

How can a nation's topography affect the existence of subcultures?

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Question 11

Differentiate between folk and popular customs.Why are popular customs seen as a threat by some cultures? Support your answer with an example.

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Question 12

Cultures that score high on uncertainty avoidance tend to be less open to change and new ideas.

Accepted Answer

Cultures that score high on uncertainty avoidance value predictability and stability, and are more likely to resist change and innovation in favor of established traditions and protocols.

Question 13

Scenario: Frankfurter Friday
Betty Cleveland is the vice president of Frankfurter Friday, a highly successful hot dog joint in Oceania. Her company decides to expand to Asia and identifies China as the ideal market. Before she leaves for China, she studies their culture extensively and discovers that the number four is considered extremely unlucky, that not everybody is fluent in China's official language-Mandarin-and that punctuality is a highly valued trait in the country.
-Once in China,Betty witnesses the ease with which Chinese employees incorporate change and new ideas into their work-unlike the people of Oceania who prefer strong systems of rules and guidelines.Which of the following statements within Hofstede's framework is consistent with her observation?

Accepted Answer

Betty's observation that Chinese employees easily incorporate new ideas and change shows that China scores low on the uncertainty avoidance dimension, which is the extent to which a society is uncomfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty, and unstructured situations. In low uncertainty avoidance cultures like China, individuals are more willing to take risks and are less dependent on rules and guidelines. The other options (B, C, and D) are not supported by the given scenario or Hofstede's framework.

Question 14

Scenario: Frankfurter Friday
Betty Cleveland is the vice president of Frankfurter Friday, a highly successful hot dog joint in Oceania. Her company decides to expand to Asia and identifies China as the ideal market. Before she leaves for China, she studies their culture extensively and discovers that the number four is considered extremely unlucky, that not everybody is fluent in China's official language-Mandarin-and that punctuality is a highly valued trait in the country.
-When selecting employees to help her establish their chain in China,she decides not to transfer Craig,as he believes that the people of China are less competent and skilled than the people of his country.What trait does Craig display?

Accepted Answer

Craig is subscribing to ethnocentrism by believing that his own country's population is superior to that of China. This type of thinking often leads to a lack of cultural sensitivity and could potentially harm the company's success in a new market. Betty Cleveland made the right decision by not transferring Craig to China.

Question 15

According to Hofstede's framework,managers should be more precise in their directions to subordinates when ________.

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According to Hofstede's framework, when uncertainty avoidance is high, people prefer clear and specific directions instead of ambiguity. Therefore, managers should be more precise in their directions to subordinates in this case. A, B, and D are not directly related to the need for precise directions.

Question 16

Explain the Hofstede framework briefly.

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Question 17

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 18

One of Betty's employees,Dan,oversees the hot dog joint's decor.He designs all menu cards in shades of red and gold because those are considered lucky colors in China.He also uses his knowledge of Feng Shui when designing the building's interior.The cultural component Dan is involved in is ________.

Accepted Answer

Dan's involvement in designing the hot dog joint's interior based on cultural elements such as lucky colors and Feng Shui is related to aesthetics, which involves the study of beauty and artistic taste. This is not related to ethics, stratification, or imperialism.

Question 19

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

A culture that scores low on long-term orientation is characterized by a focus on short-term results, fulfilling social obligations, and reciprocation of greetings and gifts, emphasizing individual stability and reputation.

Question 20

A culture with large power distance tends to be characterized by considerable inequality between superiors and subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A culture with large power distance values respect for authority, hierarchical structures, and a clear distinction between superiors and subordinates, which can result in considerable inequality between them.

Quiz 2: Cross-Cultural Business