Ch. 04 - Values

Question 1

values

Answer 1

a broad tendency to prefer certain states of affairs over others

Question 2

power distance

Answer 2

the extent to which an unequal distribution of power is accepted by society members

Question 3

uncertainty avoidance

Answer 3

the extent to which people are uncomfortable with uncertain and ambiguous situations

Question 4

individualism versus collectivism

Answer 4

individualistic societies stress independence, individual initiative, and privacy. Collective cultures favour interdependence and loyalty to family or clan

Question 5

cultural distance

Answer 5

the extent to which cultures differ in values

Question 6

cultural tightness versus looseness

Answer 6

the extent to which cultures have more or less strong standards for behaviour and sanctions for deviation from these standards

Question 7

cultural intelligence

Answer 7

the capability to function and manage well in culturally diverse environment