Question 1

Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in Hinduism encourage the kind of entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation that we find in Protestantism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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:

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A)  many people speak English as a second language.
B)  many native English speakers are learning Chinese.
C)  the population of native English speakers exceeds that of China.
D)  Chinese will soon overtake English as the most widely spoken language.
E)  Chinese is increasingly becoming the language of international business.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The least rigid system of social stratification is a caste system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe Islamic fundamentalism.

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The past three decades have witnessed th...

Question 5

Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

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In 1904, German sociologist Max Weber ma...

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about the class system in the United States when compared to the British class system?

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A)  The class system in the United States is more pronounced than in Britain.
B)  In the United States, upward social mobility cannot normally be achieved in one generation.
C)  Class membership in the United States is mainly determined by an individual's background and schooling.
D)  In American society, the extreme emphasis on individualism increases the impact of class background on business operations.
E)  Successful individuals from humble origins are highly respected in American society.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is a nonreligious ethical system principally followed in China, Korea, and Japan?

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A)  Shinto
B)  Buddhism
C)  Judaism
D)  Confucianism
E)  HinduismF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

A person seeking and receiving help through a guanxi network is:

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A)  liable to a social sanction if he or she does not reciprocate when called upon.
B)  considered to be disloyal to his or her superiors.
C)  free from reciprocal obligations.
D)  not a follower of Confucian ethics.
E)  hesitant to commit to cooperative ventures.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is an aspect of nonverbal communication?

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A)  Grammar
B)  Punctuation
C)  Speech tone
D)  Personal space
E)  Voice modulationF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

According to Hofstede, in societies where which of the following was emphasized, ties between individuals were tight.

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A)  individualism
B)  collectivism
C)  femininity
D)  low uncertainty avoidance
E)  low power distanceF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

What are the two different banking methods that Islamic banks have experimented with in order to avoid the payment or receipt of interest?

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Because Islamic banks cannot pay or char...

Question 12

For more than 2,000 years until the 1949 communist revolution, which of the following, which teaches the importance of attaining personal salvation through right action, was the official ethical system of China?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maoism
B)  Feng Shui
C)  Confucianism
D)  Shintoism
E)  BuddhismF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of high uncertainty avoidance cultures?

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A)  They do not place importance on job security, career patterns, retirement benefits, and so on.
B)  They allow a manager to tightly control subordinates' initiatives.
C)  They demonstrate less emotional resistance to change.
D)  They are characterized by a greater readiness to take risks.
E)  They oppose the use of rules and regulations to exercise control over individuals.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of Islam?

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A)  Islam has roots in Confucianism.
B)  Islamic ethics support worldly gain and temporal power.
C)  Islam forbids the consumption of pork and alcohol.
D)  Islam makes a clear distinction between church and state.
E)  Unlike Christianity and Judaism, Islam is not a monotheistic religion.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of mores?

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A)  Mores are actions of little moral significance.
B)  Violation of mores is generally not a serious matter.
C)  Social conventions regarding eating with the correct utensils is a good example of mores.
D)  Mores do not differ among cultures.
E)  Certain mores have been enacted into law.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

In a class system, individuals born into a class at the bottom of the social hierarchy can work their way up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Strong identification with the group tends to create pressures for mutual self-help and collective action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  The conflict between management and labor will be high.
B)  The company's management will expect blind loyalty from the workers.
C)  It will often indulge in violations of business agreements.
D)  The cost of doing business will be low for those companies that enter into a business with it.
E)  It will not have any relationship networks that are supported by reciprocal obligations.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Values provide the context within which a society's norms are established and justified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folkways
B)  Proscriptions
C)  Reprobations
D)  Fellowships
E)  TaboosF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Which of the following statements is true of Islam?

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Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and "the spirit of capitalism."

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The least rigid system of social stratification is a caste system.

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According to Hofstede, in societies where which of the following was emphasized, ties between individuals were tight.

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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?

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Which of the following statements is true of mores?

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Which of the following is a nonreligious ethical system principally followed in China, Korea, and Japan?

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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:

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Which of the following statements is true about the class system in the United States when compared to the British class system?

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For more than 2,000 years until the 1949 communist revolution, which of the following, which teaches the importance of attaining personal salvation through right action, was the official ethical system of China?

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Values provide the context within which a society's norms are established and justified.

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A person seeking and receiving help through a guanxi network is:

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Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in Hinduism encourage the kind of entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation that we find in Protestantism.

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Which of the following is an aspect of nonverbal communication?

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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?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of high uncertainty avoidance cultures?

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Describe Islamic fundamentalism.

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In a class system, individuals born into a class at the bottom of the social hierarchy can work their way up.

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Strong identification with the group tends to create pressures for mutual self-help and collective action.

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What are the two different banking methods that Islamic banks have experimented with in order to avoid the payment or receipt of interest?

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