Question 1

In low-context cultures, what is actually said or written may convey only part, and sometimes a very small part, of the real message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In _____ cultures, people tend to do one thing at a time.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnocentric
B)   xenocentric
C)   monochronic
D)   popular
E)   high-context

Question 3

In _____, the foreign firm buys the rights to use another's name and operating methods in its home country.

Accepted Answer

A)   insourcing
B)   franchising
C)   global sourcing
D)   exporting
E)   offshoring

Question 4

Nontariff barriers to trade discourage imports in ____ ways such as quotas and government import restrictions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nontariff barriers to trade discourage imports in...

Question 5

The _____ assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

Accepted Answer

A)   ecological fallacy
B)   naturalist theory
C)   etymological theory
D)   definist culture
E)   existential process

Question 6

The growth of export industries _____ the exporting country.

Accepted Answer

A)   reduces imports in
B)   provides low-cost labor in
C)   creates local jobs in
D)   increases financial resources for
E)   leads to an excess supply of products in

Question 7

Franchising refers to acquiring products from abroad and selling them in domestic markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Child labor is the ____ of children for work otherwise done by adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Child labor is the ____ of children...

Question 9

Which of the following countries has a loose culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   South Korea
B)   Australia
C)   Japan
D)   Malaysia
E)   Singapore

Question 10

Home-country criticisms of global firms include complaints about:

Accepted Answer

A)   interference with the local government.
B)   hiring the most talented local personnel away from domestic firms.
C)   failure to transfer advanced technologies to the host country.
D)   sending investment capital abroad and corruption.
E)   poor working conditions for employees.

Question 11

The goal of most tariffs is to protect local firms from foreign competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a trait of ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Showing no concern for the cultures of others
B)   Being eager to adopt the elements of foreign cultures
C)   Showing a preference for foreign cultural values to one's own
D)   Respecting ethnic minorities and their culture
E)   Failing to comply with the cultural values of one's own group

Question 13

NAFTA was renegotiated as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   APEC
B)   ASEAN
C)   EU
D)   SADC
E)   USMCA

Question 14

Someone high in cultural intelligence views cultural differences as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   threats
B)   ethical dilemmas
C)   learning opportunities
D)   moral dilemmas
E)   barriers to learning

Question 15

Which of the following countries was part of NAFTA?

Accepted Answer

A)   Canada
B)   United Kingdom
C)   Germany
D)   Spain
E)   France

Question 16

Individualism-collectivism is the degree to which a society emphasizes _____ and their self-interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individualism-collectivism is the degree to which a...

Question 17

A(n)  _____ is a local operation completely owned and controlled by a foreign firm.

Accepted Answer

A)   franchise
B)   sweatshop
C)   foreign subsidiary
D)   global strategic alliance
E)   export house

Question 18

Long hours of work and poor working conditions are prevalent in sweatshops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true with regard to people in high-context cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)   They rely on situational cues as well as on spoken or written words.
B)   The main part of the real message is conveyed by what is actually said.
C)   Body language is ignored in the communication process.
D)   They emphasize the importance of doing one thing at a time.
E)   They focus on using time to accomplish many different things at once.

Question 20

Why are some scarce minerals known as conflict minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They bring in greater foreign investments.
B)   They are found in abundance.
C)   The money from their sales is used to fund armed violence.
D)   The source of these minerals is easy to trace back.
E)   They are available for a cheap price.

Exam 5: Global Management and Cultural Diversity

NAFTA was renegotiated as the ____.

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Someone high in cultural intelligence views cultural differences as _____.

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Franchising refers to acquiring products from abroad and selling them in domestic markets.

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Which of the following is true with regard to people in high-context cultures?

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The _____ assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

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Child labor is the ____ of children for work otherwise done by adults.

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Long hours of work and poor working conditions are prevalent in sweatshops.

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Which of the following countries was part of NAFTA?

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In low-context cultures, what is actually said or written may convey only part, and sometimes a very small part, of the real message.

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The growth of export industries _____ the exporting country.

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Which of the following countries has a loose culture?

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Home-country criticisms of global firms include complaints about:

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A(n) _____ is a local operation completely owned and controlled by a foreign firm.

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Why are some scarce minerals known as conflict minerals?

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Nontariff barriers to trade discourage imports in ____ ways such as quotas and government import restrictions.

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The goal of most tariffs is to protect local firms from foreign competition.

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In _____, the foreign firm buys the rights to use another's name and operating methods in its home country.

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Individualism-collectivism is the degree to which a society emphasizes _____ and their self-interests.

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Which of the following is a trait of ethnocentrism?

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In _____ cultures, people tend to do one thing at a time.

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