Question 1

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

A)  power distance
B)  uncertainty avoidance
C)  individualism
D)  collectivismE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Literacy tests offer a reliable basis on which one nation's educational level can be compared with another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A folk custom can be defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior shared by a heterogeneous group or by several groups of people
B)  behavior,often dating back several generations,that is practiced by a homogeneous group of people
C)  positive or negative evaluations,feelings,and tendencies that individuals harbor toward objects or concepts
D)  positive or negative evaluations,feelings,and tendencies that individuals harbor toward themselvesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Explain the Hofstede framework briefly.

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The Hofstede framework compares cultures along five dimensions: (1)individualism vs.collectivism;(2)power distance;(3)uncertainty avoidance;(4)masculinity vs.femininity;and (5)long-term orientation.
The individualism vs.collectivism dimension identifies the extent to which a culture emphasizes the individual versus the group.Individualist cultures value hard work and promote entrepreneurial risk taking,thereby fostering invention and innovation.Although people are given freedom to focus on personal goals,they are held responsible for their actions.People in collectivist cultures,however,tend to work toward collective rather than personal goals and are responsible to the group for their actions.In turn,the group shares responsibility for the well-being of each of its members.
Power distance conveys the degree to which a culture accepts social inequality among its people.A culture with large power distance tends to be characterized by much inequality between superiors and subordinates.On the other hand,cultures with small power distance display a greater degree of equality,with prestige and rewards more equally shared between superiors and subordinates.
Uncertainty avoidance identifies the extent to which a culture avoids uncertainty and ambiguity.A culture with large uncertainty avoidance values security and places its faith in strong systems of rules and procedures in society.Cultures scoring low on uncertainty avoidance tend to be more open to change and new ideas.
Cultures scoring high on masculinity tend to be characterized more by personal assertiveness and the accumulation of wealth,typically translating into an entrepreneurial drive.Cultures scoring low on this dimension (greater tendency toward femininity)generally have more relaxed lifestyles,wherein people are more concerned about caring for others as opposed to material gain.
The dimension of long-term orientation indicates a society's time perspective and an attitude of overcoming obstacles with time,if not with will and strength.A high-scoring culture values respect for tradition,thrift,perseverance,and a sense of personal shame.A low-scoring culture is characterized by individual stability and reputation,fulfilling social obligations,and reciprocation of greetings and gifts.These cultures can change more rapidly because tradition and commitment are not impediments to change.

Question 5

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.
-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

A)  ethics
B)  stratification
C)  imperialism
D)  aestheticsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Brain drain is the departure of highly educated people from one profession,geographic region,or nation to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

A)  social mobility
B)  repatriation
C)  stratification
D)  brain drainE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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

A)  masculinity
B)  individualism
C)  long-term orientation
D)  risk-takingE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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

A)  uncertainty avoidance
B)  power distance
C)  short-term orientation
D)  femininityE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following terms is used to refer to the process of ranking people into social layers or classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  social transformation
B)  social stratification
C)  social loafing
D)  social mobilityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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

A)  Hollywood movies star French actors very often.
B)  English novels are more expensive than French novels.
C)  Contemporary French artists have failed to come up with original songs.
D)  A larger number of children are being given English names than traditional French names.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 12

Folk customs that spread by cultural diffusion to other regions develop into ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trash culture
B)  traditions
C)  popular customs
D)  superstitionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A nation's cultural boundaries do not always correspond with its political boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A class system is a system of social stratification in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people are divided into various political groups and subgroups
B)  a person's social rank depends upon his/her parentage
C)  people join highly exclusive associations that forbid external interaction
D)  personal ability and actions determine an individual's social status and mobilityE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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.
-The French Government promotes the concept of ________ by building museums and monuments to preserve the legacies of important events and people.

Accepted Answer

A)  subculture
B)  national culture
C)  popular culture
D)  monocultureE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

A)  feminity
B)  ethnocentricity
C)  imperialism
D)  individualismE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A caste system is a system of social stratification in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's social status is decided by his acquired wealth
B)  a person's position in society depends upon his educational qualifications and achievements
C)  people are born into a social ranking,with no opportunity for social mobility
D)  people join highly exclusive associations that encourage external interactionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following refers to the process by which cultural traits spread from one culture to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural heterogeneity
B)  cultural imperialism
C)  cultural diffusion
D)  cultural literacyE) None of the above
F) A) and C) C

Question 19

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 20

Folk customs that spread by cultural diffusion to other regions develop into popular customs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
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Literacy tests offer a reliable basis on which one nation's educational level can be compared with another.

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A folk custom can be defined as ________.

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Explain the Hofstede framework briefly.

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Brain drain is the departure of highly educated people from one profession,geographic region,or nation to another.

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

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