Reference no: EM132840665

Q1. Which of the following corresponds to Hofstede's definition of a culture characterised by large power distance?

Select one:

a. Interests of the individual take precedence.

b. Individuals assess authority in terms of their perceptions of the rightness by which it is exercised.

c. High value placed on dedication, hard work and self - image.

d. Positive response to change and new opportunities.

e. Authority is inherent in the position of the post within a hierarchy.

Q2. Which of the following corresponds to Hofstede's definition of a culture characterised by strong uncertainty avoidance?

Select one:

a. Value social relevance, quality of life and the welfare of others.

b. Interests of the group take precedence.

c. Positive response to change and new opportunities.

d. Preference for structure and a consistent routine.

e. Place less emphasis on hard work.

Q3. Which one of the following is a particularly important aspect to be considered when doing business with Confucian societies?

Select one:

a. Guanxi connections.

b. Individual interests take precedence.

c. Uncertainty avoidance.

d. A short-term outlook.

e. Aggressive goal behaviour.

Q4. What is the name given in Japan to the system involving a parent company and a large number of vertically organised sub-contracting suppliers?

Select one:

a. Keiretsu.

b. Joint-venture.

c. Kigyo-Shudan.

d. Global corporation.

e. Conglomerate.

Q5. Under which cultural model of Trompenaars is a contractual agreement considered of utmost importance, with 'rules' favoured over 'relationships'.

Select one:

a. Universal

b. Particularism

c. Affective

d. Ascribing

e. Neutral

Q6. High context-cultures define personality more in terms of the group than the individual, have high sensory involvement and give punctuality and scheduling a low priority.

Select one:

True

False

Q7. Strong uncertainty avoidance is characterised in the workplace by a dislike of rules, written or unwritten, and less formalisation and standardisation.

Select one:

True

False

Q8. Small power distance implies that subordinates will expect to be consulted and will tend to regard the 'ideal' manager as a resourceful democrat.

Select one:

True

False

Q9. Synchronic cultural attributes involve a focus on rational efficiency and punctuality.

Select one:

True

False

Q10. 'Long term orientation' implies a cultural tendency towards delaying immediate gratification by practising persistence and thriftiness.

Select one:

True

False