culture

Question 1

define culture

Answer 1

set of values and norms shared by a society

Question 2

determinants of culture

Answer 2

1. education
2. language
3. religion
4. political philosophy
5. economic philosophy
6. social structure

Question 3

what moves you up the social structure

Answer 3

1. education
2. money

Question 4

what moves you down the social structure

Answer 4

less money

Question 5

what does socioeconomic standard depend on

Answer 5

1. background
2. education
3. income

Question 6

define culture literacy

Answer 6

knowledge of different cultures you’re dealing with or doing business with

Question 7

importance of culture literacy

Answer 7

1. reduces conflict
2. effective communication
3. successful negotiation
4. product translation(marketing)

Question 8

what is a social structure

Answer 8

different socio-economic classes within a social structure shows how a society is organized and how people are connected

Question 9

what is social stratification based on

Answer 9

1. family background
2. occupation
3. income
4. education

Question 10

aspects of socioeconomic

Answer 10

1. economic
2. social

Question 11

Hofstede’s dimensions of culture

Answer 11

1. power distance dimension
2. individualism vs collectivism
3. masculine vs feminine
4. uncertainty avoidance
5. long term vs short-term orientation

Question 12

what is power distance

Answer 12

a society’s degree of acceptance of unequal physical and mental abilities and the distribution of power within that society

Question 13

what is individualism

Answer 13

prioritizing MY OWN needs, for example, USA

Question 14

what is collectivism

Answer 14

group needs are more important, for example, Egypt

Question 15

what is masculine vs feminine

Answer 15

focuses on the relationship within society and different gender roles

Question 16

what is a masculine society

Answer 16

-task oriented
-assertive
-decisive
example germany

Question 17

what is a feminine society

Answer 17

relationship-oriented and caring
for example Egypt

Question 18

what is uncertainty avoidance

Answer 18

the degree to which societies are accepting of uncertain situations

Question 19

what is long-term vs short-term orientation

Answer 19

the degree to which individuals within a society can delay their satisfaction socially, emotionally, physically

Question 20

what is restrained society(long term)

Answer 20

can delay gratification through strict social norms

Question 21

what is an indulgent society(short term)

Answer 21

encourages immediate gratification