Washburn University

BU 355

Chapter 4

1)It is easier for companies based in countries with a high degree of class consciousness to establish a competitive advantage in the global economy.

2. According to Max Weber, Protestantism encouraged capitalism's development by:

3. In American society, the high degree of social mobility and the extreme emphasis on individualism have resulted in the emergence of class consciousness.

4. Mr. X finds it hard to dine with his American colleagues as his religion prohibits the consumption of pork and alcohol. He also quit his previous job in a bank because his religion considers the payment or receipt of interest as exploitative and unjust. According to this information, Mr. X is a follower of:

5. Which of the following exemplifies violation of folkways best?

6. What is the common aspect of the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism?

7. Which of the following statements is true about the business implications of Japanese society?

8. Ms. X is a follower of a religion that emphasizes that individuals should be judged solely by their spiritual achievements. The caste she belongs to is of the highest order in her religion, and hence is highly respected. She also firmly believes that she was born into the high caste as a result of her spiritual development in her previous life. Ms. X follows:

9. The rise of Islamic fundamentalism is, in part, a response to the:

10. Which of the following is an implication of high degree of managerial mobility in societies that emphasize individualism?

11. China Innovation Inc. is a devout follower of Confucian ethics. Hence, it hires people who live by similar principles. Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of this company?

12. When Shop Smart opened its first super market in China it was unable to generate any sales. After conducting a research, it was understood that the local sales personnel found it difficult to communicate with the American store managers. In addition, Chinese consumers found it difficult to shop in the American way. Shop Smart's failure in China can be attributed to the lack of:

13. Which of the following best exemplifies violation of mores?

14. Which of the following statements is true of Islam?

15. Which of the following is a possible downside of emphasizing the primacy of group identification over individualism?

16. Hindus see mobility between castes as something that can be achieved through:

17. Managers at the Blue Dragon Inc., an international company with operations in China and the United States, are often heard complaining about the difficulties in achieving synergy and cooperation between the employees of both the countries. On extensive research it was concluded that the cultural differences between these countries, which resulted in different work-related values, caused the lack of cooperation. In order to effectively tackle this problem, Blue Dragon Inc. should:

18. Chinese is the mother tongue of the largest number of people, but English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This indicates that:

19. In the Republic of Cedia, people are extremely conscious about their social backgrounds. This in turn regulates their relationships with members of other classes. As a result of the heightened class consciousness:

20. The distinctive culture of Wengiston has been losing its predominance among the citizens of the country. This is due to the fact that the people of Wengiston are extensively adopting certain universally accepted values and norms. This behavior of the people in Wengiston demonstrates:

21. The natives of the Republic of Coastland are always prepared to take risks and they also demonstrate less emotional resistance to change. Apart from these characteristics, the ties between people are loose, sex

roles are less sharply distinguished, and inequalities of power and wealth are discouraged in the country. According to this information, the Republic of Coastland most likely demonstrates:

22. One of the downsides to the emphasis on individualism is that it:

23. Janet believes that the cultural group she belongs to is superior and is hence highly intolerant toward employees from the cultures of other countries. This behavior of Janet is known as:

24. Muslim countries are likely to be receptive to international businesses as long as those businesses:

25. A decade ago the government of Weinsland decided to liberalize the country's economy. As a result, today the country is experiencing rapid economic advancement and societal changes that are favorable for international business. Which of the following changes is most likely to occur in Weinsland?

26. Ceria Republic is a country that has achieved rapid economic growth and prosperity over the last couple of decades as a result of globalization. Hence, the country is most likely to see a cultural shift away from:

27. The emphasis on individualism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.

28. When compared to American society, Japanese society lacks:

29. Which of the following are social conventions concerning things such as the appropriate dress code in a particular situation, good social manners, eating with the correct utensils, neighborly behavior, and the like?

30. The recent trend to outsource information technology jobs to countries such as India indicates that:

31. The United Republic emphasizes individual performance and achievements in every sphere of society. Which of the following statements is true about the society of this country?

32. A country characterized with low uncertainty avoidance and low masculinity will:

33. In the country of Burnada, the citizens are restricted from moving out of the strata they are born into. Also, individuals are allowed to engage only in the occupation associated with their particular strata. The system of social stratification being practiced in Burnada can be identified as a:

34. Which of the following statements is true about social stratification?

35. Mr. X follows a religion that does not propagate the caste system. Also, his religion emphasizes right seeing, thinking, speech, action, living, effort, mindfulness, and meditation as a route for spiritual transformation. According to this information, Mr. X can be considered a:

36. Which of the following is true about the Islamic banking method the mudarabah?

37. A difference in the attitudes of people toward time in different cultures is an example of which of the following in individual cultures?

38. Which of the following statements is true about Buddhism?

39. When schools emphasize respect for others, obedience to authority, honesty, neatness, being on time, and use a grading system, they are

40. If a society emphasizes the group as the primary unit of social organization, it is most likely to: