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How many definitions of culture already existed in 1952 according to a compilation by A.L. Kroeber and C. Kluckhohn?

1) Two definitions
2) About 10 definitions
3) About 50 definitions
4) More than 150 definitions

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More than 150 definitions

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Who defined culture as “collective mental programming of the mind”?

1) Edward T. Hall
2) Geert Hofstede
3) Alexander Thomas
4) Alfred L. Kroeber & Clyde Kluckhohn

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Geert Hofstede

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Geert Hofstede defined culture as…

1) ….a man’s medium”.
2) “…collective mental programming of the mind”.
3) …a universal phenomenon”.
4) “…consisting of patterns, explicit and implicit,…”.

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…collective mental programming of the mind”.

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A theory by Edward T. Hall suggests that most aspects of culture remain invisible. What is this theory called?

1) Iceberg theory
2) Mountain theory
3) Onion theory
4) Tree theory

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Iceberg theory

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According to the Iceberg theory by Edward T. Hall, which of the following elements would be considered visible aspects of culture?

1) Traditions
2) Values
3) Beliefs
4) Norms

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Traditions

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According to the Iceberg theory by Edward T. Hall, which of the following elements would be considered visible aspects of culture?

1) Worldviews
2) Attitudes
3) Music
4) Values

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Music

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According to the Iceberg theory by Edward T. Hall, which of the following elements would be considered visible aspects of culture?

1) Values
2) Beliefs
3) Art
4) Worldviews

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Art

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According to the Iceberg theory by Edward T. Hall, which of the following elements would be considered invisible aspects of culture?

1) Music
2) Beliefs
3) Art
4) Heroes

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Beliefs

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According to the Iceberg theory by Edward T. Hall, which of the following elements would be considered invisible aspects of culture?

1) Artefacts
2) Heroes
3) Traditions
4) Values

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Values

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What are the three practices of culture according to the Onion Model by Geert Hofstede?

1) Symbols, heroes and rituals
2) Symbols, heroes and values
3) Values, heroes and rituals
4) Symbols, values and rituals

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Symbols, heroes and rituals

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According to the Onion Model by Geert Hofstede, what represents the deepest level (the core) of a culture?

1) Symbols
2) Values
3) Heroes
4) Rituals

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Values

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According to the Onion Model by Geert Hofstede, which of the following elements does not belong to the layers, or “practices,” around the core of the onion?

1) Symbols
2) Values
3) Heroes
4) Rituals

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Values

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Which were the first four cultural dimensions identified by Geert Hofestede for his cultural model?

1) Power Distance, Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Masculinity
2) Power Distance, Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Space
3) Power Distance, Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Time
4) Power Distance, Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Information flow

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Power Distance, Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Masculinity

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “power distance”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a low power distance culture according to Hofstede?

1) Smaller middle class and larger lower class
2) High income inequality
3) Larger middle class, and smaller lower class
4) Control and influence is concentrated in the hands of a few

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Larger middle class, and smaller lower class

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “power distance”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a high power distance culture according to Hofstede?

1) High income inequality
2) Larger middle class and smaller lower class
3) Low income inequality
4) Control and influence is equally distributed

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High income inequality

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “uncertainty avoidance”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a culture with weak uncertainty avoidance according to Hofstede?

1) Feeling of „What is different is dangerous“
2) A need for rules
3) Low adoptance of innovations
4) Feeling of „What is different is curious“

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Feeling of „What is different is curious“

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “uncertainty avoidance”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a culture with strong uncertainty avoidance according to Hofstede?

1) Feeling of „What is different is curious“
2) People don‘t like rules
3) People tend to stay in the same jobs
4) Change of job is much more easily done

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People tend to stay in the same jobs

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “indulgence versus restraint”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to an indulgent culture according to Hofstede?

1) People suppress gratification of needs
2) Freedom of speech and personal control are important
3) Regulation by strict social norms
4) People feel helpless to their personal destiny

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Freedom of speech and personal control are important

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “indulgence versus restraint”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a restrained culture according to Hofstede?

1) People suppress gratification of needs
2) Freedom of speech and personal control are important
3) People are able to gratify their needs to enjoy life relatively easily
4) Less regulation by strict social norms

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People suppress gratification of needs

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “long term orientation versus short term orientation”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a culture with a short-term orientation according to Hofstede?

1) The present is influenced by long- standing traditions
2) Today‘s actions are binding for the future
3) Social change is easily mobilised
4) Stable and binding social structures remain in place for generations

A

Social change is easily mobilized

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “long term orientation versus short term orientation”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a culture with a long-term orientation according to Hofstede?
1)Traditions have nostalgic value

2) Today‘s actions are binding for the future
3) Unstable and non- committal social conditions
4) Social change easily mobilized

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Today‘s actions are binding for the future

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “individualism versus collectivism”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to an individualistic culture according to Hofstede?

1) Perceive themselves as members of a group
2) Greater relationship -orientation
3) Personal goals should be in accordance with the group
4) Personal goals must not be in accordance with the group

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Personal goals must not be in accordance with the group

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “individualism versus collectivism”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a collectivistic culture according to Hofstede?

1) Personal goals should be in accordance with the group
2) Everyone is expected to look after himself or herself and his or her immediate family
3) Members perceive themselves as autonomous individuals
4) Ties between individuals are loose

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Personal goals should be in accordance with the group

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede’s cultural model is called “masculinity versus femininity”. Which of the following characterizations corresponds to a more masculine culture according to Hofstede?

1) Preference for cooperation in society
2) Society at large is more consensus- oriented
3) Society at large is more competitive
4) Gender roles are not limited to clearly defined characteristics

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Society at large is more competitive

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Which of the following elements does not belong to Hall’s 4-dimensions-cultural model?

1) Context
2) Space
3) People-Nature Orientation
4) Information flow

A

People-Nature Orientation

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Depending on the culture, people determine their intimate, personal, social and public space differently.” To which cultural dimension of Hall’s cultural model does this correspond?

1) Low personal distance vs. high personal distance
2) Long term orientation versus short term orientation
3) Indulgence versus restraint
4) Individualism versus collectivism

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Low personal distance vs. high personal distance

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hall’s cultural model is called “time”. To which characteristic does the concept of monochromic time cultures correspond?

1) People experience and use time in a linear way
2) People experience and use time in a simultaneous way
3) Many things can occur at the same time
4) Time is flexible

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People experience and use time in a linear way

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hall’s cultural model is called “time”. To which characteristic does the concept of polychromic time cultures correspond?

1) People experience and use time in a linear way
2) Time is divided into segments
3) Many things can occur at the same time
4) People concentrate on one thing

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Many things can occur at the same time

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hall’s cultural model is called “high and low context cultures”. To which does the concept of high context cultures correspond?

1) Very little of the information is in the person who transmits the message
2) Most of the information is in the coded, explicit, transmitted part of the message
3) Need of detailed background information
4) Most of the information is in the person who transmits the message

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Most of the information is in the person who transmits the message

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One of the cultural dimensions of Hall’s cultural model is called “high and low context cultures”. To which does the concept of low context cultures correspond?

1) Most of the information is in the person who transmits the message
2) Very little of the information is in the coded, explicit, transmitted part of the message
3) Very little of the information is in the person who transmits the message
4) Do not need detailed backgroun

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Very little of the information is in the person who transmits the message

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Time

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hall

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

People-Nature orientation

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Trompenaars

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Uncertainty avoidance

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hofstede

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Information flow

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hall

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Long term versus short term orientation

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaar

A

Hofstede

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Low context versus high context

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaar

A

Hall

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Universalism versus particularism

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaar

A

Trompenaars

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Masculinity versus Femininity

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaar

A

Hofstede

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Embeddedness vs. Autonomy

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Schwartz

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Neutral versus affective

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Trompenaars

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Specific versus diffuse

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Trompenaars

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Low Information Flow vs. High Information Flow

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hall

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Low personal distance versus high personal distance

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hall

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Low personal distance versus high personal distance

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hall

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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Indulgence versus restraint

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hofstede

46
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Low power distance versus high power distance

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hofstede

47
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Hierarchy vs. Egalitarianism

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Schwartz

48
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Monochromic time versus polychromic time

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Hall

49
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Mastery versus Harmony

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Schwartz

50
Q

In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Achievement versus ascription

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Trompenaars

51
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Specific versus diffuse

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Hofstede
4) Trompenaars

A

Trompenaars

52
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Performance Orientation

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Globe Study
4) Hofstede

A

Globe Study

53
Q

In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Uncertainty avoidance

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Globe Study
4) Hofstede

A

Hofstede

54
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Information flow

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Globe Study
4) Hofstede

A

Hall

55
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In the field of cross-cultural research, various scientists have defined so-called cultural dimensions. Read the following cultural dimensions and think about which scientist is behind it.
Which cultural dimension was defined by which scientist?

Assertiveness

1) Hall
2) Schwartz
3) Globe Study
4) Hofstede

A

Globe Study

56
Q

he political system of a country can be assessed according to two dimensions. One of them is…:

1) Collectivism vs. Individualism
2) Collectivism vs. Democracy
3) Democracy vs. Individualism
4) Collectivism vs. Totalitarianism

A

Collectivism vs. Individualism

57
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The political system of a country can be assessed according to two dimensions. One of them is…:

1) Democracy vs. Individualism
2) Collectivism vs. Democracy
3) Democracy vs. Totalitarianism
4) Collectivism vs. Totalitarianism

A

Democracy vs. Totalitarianism

58
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The antithesis of democracy would be

1) Totalitarianism
2) Market economy
3) State economy
4) Individualism

A

Totalitarianism

59
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Which of the following statements would you consider correct?
A: Political systems that
emphasize individualism tend to be democratic.
B: Political systems that
emphasize individualism tend to be totalitarian.
C: Political systems that
emphasize collectivism tend to be democratic.
D: Political systems that
emphasize collectivism tend to be totalitarian.

1) A and B
2) A and C
3) A and D
4) B and C

A

A and D

60
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The concept of political individualism can be traced to the following Greek philosopher:

1) Plato
2) Aristotle
3) Socrates
4) Epicurus

A

Aristotle

61
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The concept of political collectivism can be traced to the following Greek philosopher:

1) Plato
2) Aristotle
3) Socrates
4) Epicurus

A

Plato

62
Q

The theory of the “invisible hand” by the British economist Adam Smith can be related to the political concept of….:

1) Totalitarianism
2) Collectivism
3) State economy
4) Individualism

A

Individualism

63
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What is a common attribute of a totalitarian system?

1) Censored media
2) Free elections
3) Opposing political parties
4) Right of freedom of expression

A

Censored media

64
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What is not a common attribute of a totalitarian system?

1) Free elections
2) Censored media
3) Limited state information
4) Political police and armed forces

A

Free elections

65
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What is not a common attribute of a democratic system?

1) Free elections
2) Censored media
3) Right of freedom of expression
4) Opposing political parties

A

Censored media

66
Q

What is a common attribute of a democratic system?

1) No free elections
2) A fair and independent court system
3) Limited state information
4) Limited right of freedom of expression

A

A fair and independent court system

67
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What is a common attribute of a democratic system?

1) Limited right of freedom of expression
2) Free elections
3) Limited state information
4) Censored media

A

Free elections

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The concept of individualism best corresponds to the economic system of a...: 
A: Market economy?
B: Command economy?
C: Traditional economy?
A
B
C
A

A

69
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The concept of collectivism best corresponds to the economic system of a…:
A: Market economy?
B: Command economy?
C: Traditional economy?

A
B
C

A

B

70
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In a market economy, production is determined by…

1) The interaction of supply and demand
2) Central government planning
3) State owned enterprises
4) The ruling political party

A

The interaction of supply and demand

71
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In a command economy, production is determined by…

1) The interaction of supply and demand
2) Central government planning
3) Consumers
4) Privately owned enterprises

A

Central government planning

72
Q

In a market economy, the price of a good is determined by…

1) The interaction of supply and demand
2) Central government planning
3) State owned enterprises
4) The ruling political party

A

The interaction of supply and demand

73
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In a command economy, the price of a good is determined by…

1) The interaction of supply and demand
2) Central government planning
3) Consumers
4) Privately owned enterprises

A

Central government planning

74
Q

In a mixed economy, ….

1) all productive activities/businesses are state owned.
2) all productive activities/businesses are privately owned.
3) certain sectors of the economy are privately owned, others have state ownership.
4) nobody owns the productive activities/businesses.

A

certain sectors of the economy are privately owned, others have state ownership

75
Q

Read the following two statements. Which of them would you consider correct?
A: In countries where individual goals are given primacy over collective goals, we are more likely to find market-based economic systems.
B: In countries where collective goals are given primacy, the state may have taken control over many enterprises; markets in such countries are likely to be restricted rather than free.

1) A
2) B
3) A and B
4) none

A

A and B

76
Q

Read the following two statements. Which of them would you consider correct?
A: In countries where individual goals are given primacy over collective goals, we are more likely to find command economic systems.
B: In countries where collective goals are given primacy, the state may have taken control over many enterprises; markets in such countries are likely to be free rather than restricted.

1) A
2) B
3) A and B
4) none

A

none

77
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What kind of political philosophy corresponds to a command economy, i.e. one whose objective is for the government to allocate resources for “the good of society.”
A: Collectivism
B: Individualism

1) A
2) B
3) Both
4) None

A

A

78
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What would the Greek philosopher Aristotle have said regarding a country’s political and legal system?
A: “Private property is more productive than communal property.”
B: “Communal property is more productive than Private property.”
C: “Both are equally productive.”

1) A
2) B
3) C
4) None

A

A

79
Q

On which elements is a common law system based?

1) Tradition, customs and precedents
2) A detailed code of laws
3) Religious beliefs
4) A mixture of religion and tradition

A

Tradition, customs and precedents

80
Q

On which elements is a civil law system based?

1) Tradition, customs and precedents
2) A detailed code of laws
3) Religious beliefs
4) A mixture of religion and tradition

A

A detailed code of laws

81
Q

In which of the following legal systems do judges have greater flexibility in interpreting the law?
A: In a common law system
B: In a civil law system

1) A
2) B
3) in A and B the same

A

A

82
Q

According to Transparency International’s 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index, which three countries have the lowest level of corruption?

1) Estonia, Ireland, Japan
2) Tunisia, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso
3) Denmark, New Zealand, Finland
4) Germany, United Kingdom, Australia

A

Denmark, New Zealand, Finland

83
Q

According to the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Global Competitiveness Report, which three countries rank highest in the protection of intellectual property?

1) Switzerland, Finland, Luxembourg
2) France, Canada, Australia
3) Indonesia, Cyprus, Cameroon
4) Kuwait, Honduras, Dominican Republic

A

Switzerland, Finland, Luxembourg

84
Q

Which of the following descriptions best characterizes a social system that emphasizes the individual?

1) The group to which one individual belongs is important for one’s social standing
2) Strong identification with groups and the place of employment
3) Less dynamic and less appreciation of entrepreneurship
4) High managerial mobility and less loyalty to a single company

A

High managerial mobility and less loyalty to a single company

85
Q

Which of the following descriptions best characterizes a social system that emphasizes the group?

1) Less emphasis on individual performance
2) Less teamwork and cooperation
3) Entrepreneurship highly valued
4) High managerial mobility and less loyalty to a single company

A

Less emphasis on individual performance

86
Q

What does the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a country measure?

1) The sum of the gross value of all resident producers in the country
2) The average disposable income of a country’s residents
3) The sum of the gross value of all resident producers in the country, divided by the population
4) The total annual income of a country’s residents

A

The sum of the gross value of all resident producers in the country

87
Q

What does the GDP per capita of a country measure?

1) The sum of the gross value of all resident producers in the country
2) The average total annual income of a country’s residents
3) The total annual income of a country’s residents
4) The sum of the gross value of all resident producers in the country, divided by the population

A

The sum of the gross value of all resident producers in the country, divided by the population

88
Q

The standard of living of a country is often measured by:

1) GDP per capita
2) GDP growth
3) GDP
4) GDP x Population

A

GDP per capita

89
Q

What does the GINI coefficient measure?

1) Economic inequality
2) Achievement in three basic dimensions of human development
3) Economic growth
4) Gross domestic product

A

Economic inequality

90
Q

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

1) Income or wealth inequality
2) Achievement in three basic dimensions of human development
3) Economic growth compared to the previous year
4) Gross national product

A

Achievement in three basic dimensions of human development

91
Q

Which of the following indicators would you consider most adequate to measure economic inequality?

1) Human Development Index
2) Gini Coefficient
3) GDP growth
4) GDP per capita

A

Gini Coefficient

92
Q

The GINI Coefficient can be used as a measure for income inequality. Below you find a list of fictional countries and the corresponding GINI coefficient. In which of the countries is the economic inequality the lowest?

1) Country Alfa: 0.5
2) Country Beta: 0.8
3) Country Gamma: 0.7
4) Country Delta: 0.1

A

Country Delta: 0.1

93
Q

What are the three dimensions of the Human Development Index?

1)Long and healthy life, Knowledge,
A decent standard of living

2)Economic growth, Knowledge,
A decent standard of living

3)Long and healthy life, Economic growth,
A decent standard of living

4)Long and healthy life, Knowledge, Economic growth

A

Long and healthy life, Knowledge,

A decent standard of living

94
Q

You are in a foreign country and wish to compare the country’s economic inequality to that of your home country. Which of the following indicators would you consider most adequate?

1) Human Development Index
2) Gini Coefficient
3) GDP growth
4) GDP per capita

A

Gini Coefficient

95
Q

You are in a foreign country and wish to compare the country’s economic development in the last year to that of your home country. Which of the following indicators would you consider most adequate?

1) Human Development Index
2) Gini Coefficient
3) GDP growth
4) GDP per capita

A

GDP growth

96
Q

You are in a foreign country and wish to compare how big the country’s economy is compared to that of your home country. Which of the following indicators would you consider most adequate?

1) Human Development Index
2) Gini Coefficient
3) GDP growth
4) GDP

A

GDP

97
Q

You are in a foreign country and wish to compare the country’s development apart from economic factors to that of your home country. Which of the following indicators would you consider most adequate?

1) Human Development Index
2) Gini Coefficient
3) GDP growth
4) GDP

A

Human Development Index

98
Q

What might you call a set of guidelines on how to behave to ensure that business ethics and corporate social responsibility are lived within an organization?

1) A code of conduct
2) A labor code
3) A business strategy
4) A product strategy

A

A code of conduct

99
Q

In the context of business ethics, what does the abbreviation CSR stand for?

1) Corporate special responsibility
2) Corporate social responsibility
3) Corporate social reaction
4) Common social responsibility

A

Corporate social responsibility

100
Q

To ensure ethical employment practices, the OECD recommends in its “Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises” that workers should have the right of constructive negotiations with the employer. With which employment practice could this be ensured?

1) Limited number of working hours per day
2) Worker representation bodies like trade unions
3) Workplace safety standards
4) Abolishment of forced labor

A

Worker representation bodies like trade unions

101
Q

When were the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?

1) 1969
2) 1948
3) 1985
4) 1945

A

1948

102
Q

Which of the following ethical issues in the international business context would not be considered an environmental issue?

1) Dumping of toxic chemicals
2) Exceeding working hours
3) Emission of pollutants
4) Polluting of rivers

A

Exceeding working hours

103
Q

To which philosophical approach to ethics does the following statement best correspond?
“The only social responsibility of business is to increase profits.”

1) Justice Theories
2) Rights Theories
3) Friedman Doctrine
4) Kantian Ethics

A

Friedman Doctrine

104
Q

Which of the following theories/approaches is not discussed among the philosophical approaches to ethics?

1) Justice Theories
2) Rights Theories
3) Personal ethics
4) Kantian Ethics

A

Personal ethics

105
Q

Which of the following philosophical approaches to ethics does not belong to the straw men approaches?

1) Utilitarian Ethics
2) Cultural Relativism
3) The Righteous Moralist
4) The Naive Immoralist

A

Utilitarian Ethics

106
Q

To which philosophical approach to ethics does the following statement best correspond?
“One should adopt the ethics of the culture in which one is doing business”

1) Cultural Relativism
2) Friedman Doctrine
3) The Righteous Moralist
4) The Naive Immoralist

A

Cultural Relativism

107
Q

To which philosophical approach to ethics does the following statement best correspond?
“The best decisions are those that produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people.”

1) Straw men
2) Utilitarian Ethics
3) Justice Theories
4) Rights Theories

A

Utilitarian Ethics

108
Q

Which philosophical approach to ethics was the underlying motivation for the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

1) Rights Theories
2) Justice Theories
3) Straw men
4) Utilitarian Ethics

A

Rights Theories

109
Q

Which philosophical approach to ethics can be traced to the philosopher John Rawls?

1) Kantian ethics
2) Justice Theories
3) Straw men
4) Utilitarian Ethics

A

Justice Theories

110
Q

Who defined culture as “collective mental programming of the mind”?

1) Edward T. Hall
2) Geert Hofstede
3) Alexander Thomas
4) Alfred L. Kroeber & Clyde Kluckhohn

A

Geert Hofstede

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