Question 1

Dallas, a project manager at Stars Inc., was the man behind the company's shift to a new culture that focused on being assertive with their clients.In the context of the Hofstede's dimensions, the cultural dimension _____ best describes Stars Inc.

Accepted Answer

The cultural dimension of "masculinity" in Hofstede's framework refers to a preference in society for achievement, assertiveness, and material rewards for success. Stars Inc.'s focus on being assertive with their clients aligns with this dimension.

Question 2

The principle of _____ suggests that "strong situations" have clear behavioral expectations, incentives, or instructions that make differences between individuals less important, whereas "weak situations" lack those cues.

Accepted Answer

The principle of situational strength suggests that strong situations have clear behavioral expectations, incentives, or instructions that make differences between individuals less important, whereas weak situations lack those cues. This principle is important in understanding how situational factors can override individual differences in behavior. Choice A (situation awareness) is not a correct option as it refers to an individual's awareness and perception of their environment. Choice C (situational prevention) and D (situational ethics) are not correct options as they are not related to the principle that is being described. Choice E (situation specificity) is not the best choice as it does not capture the concept of cues that make differences between individuals less important in strong situations.

Question 3

Solina is very uncomfortable because she received a larger bonus than other members of her work group.She is most likely from a ______ culture.

Accepted Answer

Collectivistic cultures emphasize the importance of the group and the collective success, rather than individual achievement. In such cultures, individuals might feel uncomfortable receiving a larger bonus than their peers, as it undermines the group harmony and might lead to jealousy and resentment. Therefore, Solina's discomfort suggests that she might come from a collectivistic culture.

Question 4

According to the RIASEC model, a(n) _____ person enjoys abstract, analytical, and theory-oriented tasks.

Accepted Answer

According to the RIASEC model, an investigative person enjoys tasks that involve investigating, analyzing, and understanding complex ideas and data. This includes abstract, analytical, and theory-oriented tasks.

Question 5

Unicoi Inc., a Brazilian sports manufacturer, is known as a company that focuses on improving its customers' quality of life.In the context of the Hofstede's dimensions, the cultural dimension _____ best describes Unicoi Inc.

Accepted Answer

Unicoi Inc.'s focus on improving customers' quality of life aligns with the cultural dimension of femininity, which prioritizes qualities such as caring for others, quality of life, and fostering good relationships. This is opposed to the cultural dimension of individualism, which is more focused on self-interest and individual achievement. The other dimensions listed (uncertainty avoidance, high power distance, and short-term orientation) do not appear to be directly related to Unicoi Inc.'s focus on improving customers' quality of life.

Question 6

In Hofstede's dimensions, a culture low on _____ tolerates ambiguous situations and values unusual ideas and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which a culture tolerates ambiguous situations and values unusual ideas and behaviors. Cultures with low uncertainty avoidance tend to be more open to change and innovation, while cultures with high uncertainty avoidance prefer stability and structure.

Question 7

The Big Five personality dimension _____ is a key driver of what's referred to as typical performance, which reflects performance in the routine conditions that surround daily job tasks.

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the Big Five personality dimension that is most strongly associated with typical performance, which refers to performance in routine job conditions. Conscientious individuals are more reliable, organized, and self-disciplined, which translates to better performance in their day-to-day job responsibilities.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a Hofstede's dimension of cultural values?

Accepted Answer

Extraversion-introversion is not one of Hofstede's dimensions. The five dimensions are power distance, masculinity-femininity, individualism-collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation.

Question 9

_____ do not reference dishonesty explicitly but instead assess more general personality traits that are associated with dishonest acts.

Accepted Answer

Veiled purpose tests do not mention dishonesty explicitly but rather examine personality traits that are associated with dishonest behavior. This type of test is designed to assess responses that may indicate a tendency toward dishonesty without explicitly mentioning it.

Question 10

Hofstede's research found that a culture high on _____ accepts the fact that authority is usually distributed unequally within organizations.

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's research found that power distance refers to the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. Cultures with high power distance accept that authority is usually distributed unequally within organizations.

Question 11

______ examines cultural dimensions such as gender egalitarianism, performance orientation, and humane orientation.

Accepted Answer

Project GLOBE is specifically designed to examine cultural dimensions, whereas the other options focus on different aspects such as personality, values, and career interests. Project HOFSTEDE also examines cultural dimensions, but it focuses on a different set of dimensions than Project GLOBE.

Question 12

Connor, a trainer at T&R Inc., preaches the company's policy of prudence to all his new trainees.In the context of the Hofstede's dimensions, the cultural value followed in T&R Inc.is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Connor, a trainer at T&R Inc., preaches...

Question 13

Tina's psychology curriculum required her to study an individual's personality type using the process of interviewing.She selected Darren, her brother's roommate, as her test subject.The highlighted points of her research were that Darren is a Law graduate, who is a musician in his spare time.He is an independent person who paid his way through Law school; his friends get annoyed with his impulsive behavior.According to the RIASEC model, Tina classified Darren under the _____ type of personality dimension.

Accepted Answer

Darren's involvement in music and his impulsive behavior suggest a creative and non-conventional personality, which aligns with the "artistic" type in the RIASEC model.

Question 14

In the context of Hofstede's dimensions, the cultural dimension _____ stresses on values such as respect for tradition and fulfilling obligations.

Accepted Answer

Short-term orientation emphasizes values like respect for tradition and fulfilling social obligations, focusing on the present and past rather than the future.

Question 15

Which of these given below asks applicants about their attitudes toward dishonesty, the desire to punish dishonesty, and confessions of past dishonesty?

Accepted Answer

A clear purpose test is designed to directly assess an individual's attitudes and behaviors related to honesty and integrity, including their views on dishonesty and past dishonest actions.

Question 16

_____ are expressions of personality that influence behavior through preferences for certain environments and activities.

Accepted Answer

Interests are expressions of personality that influence behavior through preferences for certain environments and activities. Values and beliefs influence behavior through guiding principles and attitudes, ethics refers to moral principles, and tests are tools used to measure personality traits or abilities.

Question 17

Dawson is a famous carpenter in Oregon.Though rugged, Dawson is good at carpentry and electrical work.According to the RIASEC model, the _____ type of personality dimension best describes Dawson.

Accepted Answer

The RIASEC model categorizes occupations and people based on six personality types: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. Realistic personality types are practical and enjoy working with their hands, making them well-suited for jobs in carpentry and electrical work, like Dawson. Enterprising types are leaders and risk-takers, social types are compassionate and good at helping others, investigative types are analytical and problem-solving oriented, artistic types have a flair for creativity and self-expression, and conventional types are detail-oriented and prefer structured environments. Based on this, the best personality type that describes Dawson is realistic.

Question 18

A culture high on _____ feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and relies on formal rules to create stability.

Accepted Answer

Uncertainty avoidance is the cultural dimension that reflects a society's tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty. A culture high on uncertainty avoidance feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and relies on formal rules to create stability.

Question 19

The Chinese culture is a tight social framework in which people take care of the members of a broader in group and act loyal to it.In the context of Hofstede's dimensions, what is the personality dimension that you will use to describe the Chinese culture?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese culture is best described by the dimension of Collectivism in Hofstede's framework, as it emphasizes loyalty and care for the broader in-group, which aligns with the characteristics of collectivist societies.

Question 20

Which of the following refers to the propensity to view one's own cultural values as "right" and those of other cultures as "wrong"?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one's own cultural values and beliefs are superior to others, leading to a tendency to judge other cultures as inferior or wrong. Neuroticism, extraversion, zero acquaintance, and short-term orientation are not related to this concept.

Quiz 9: Personality and Cultural Values