MCQ - Cultural Dimensions

Question 1

Places a high value on material possessions, money and assertiveness.

1. Masculinity.
2. Large power distance.
3. Guanxi.
4. Femininity.
5. Affective.
6. Small power distance.

Answer 1

Places a high value on material possessions, money and assertiveness.

1. Masculinity.
2. Large power distance.
3. Guanxi.
4. Femininity.
5. Affective.
6. Small power distance.

Question 2

Synchronic cultural attributes involve a focus on rational efficiency and punctuality.

1. True
2. False

Answer 2

Synchronic cultural attributes involve a focus on rational efficiency and punctuality.

1. True
2. False

Question 3

Small power distance implies that subordinates will expect to be consulted and will tend to regard the ‘ideal’ manager as a resourceful democrat.

1. True
2. False

Answer 3

Small power distance implies that subordinates will expect to be consulted and will tend to regard the ‘ideal’ manager as a resourceful democrat.

1. True
2. False

Question 4

Which of the following corresponds to Hofstede’s definition of a culture characterised by large power distance?

1. Interests of the individual take precedence.
2. Authority is inherent in the position of the post within a hierarchy.
3. Individuals assess authority in terms of their perceptions of the rightness by which it is exercised.
4. High value placed on dedication, hard work and self – image.
5. Positive response to change and new opportunities.

Answer 4

Which of the following corresponds to Hofstede’s definition of a culture characterised by large power distance?

1. Interests of the individual take precedence.
2. Authority is inherent in the position of the post within a hierarchy.
3. Individuals assess authority in terms of their perceptions of the rightness by which it is exercised.
4. High value placed on dedication, hard work and self – image.
5. Positive response to change and new opportunities.

Question 5

Strong uncertainty avoidance is characterised in the workplace by a dislike of rules, written or unwritten, and less formalisation and standardisation.

1. True
2. False

Answer 5

Strong uncertainty avoidance is characterised in the workplace by a dislike of rules, written or unwritten, and less formalisation and standardisation.

1. True
2. False

Question 6

‘Long term orientation’ implies a cultural tendency towards delaying immediate gratification by practising persistence and thriftiness.

1. True
2. False

Answer 6

‘Long term orientation’ implies a cultural tendency towards delaying immediate gratification by practising persistence and thriftiness.

1. True
2. False

Question 7

Places a high value on social relevance, quality of life and the welfare of others.

1. Large power distance.
2. Small power distance.
3. Masculinity.
4. Guanxi.
5. Femininity.
6. Affective.

Answer 7

Places a high value on social relevance, quality of life and the welfare of others.

1. Large power distance.
2. Small power distance.
3. Masculinity.
4. Guanxi.
5. Femininity.
6. Affective.

Question 8

High context-cultures define personality more in terms of the group than the individual, have high sensory involvement and give punctuality and scheduling a low priority.

1. True
2. False

Answer 8

High context-cultures define personality more in terms of the group than the individual, have high sensory involvement and give punctuality and scheduling a low priority.

1. True
2. False

Question 9

What is the name given in Japan to the system involving a parent company and a large number of vertically organised sub-contracting suppliers?

1. Joint-venture.
2. Keiretsu.
3. Conglomerate.
4. Global corporation.
5. Kigyo-Shudan.

Answer 9

What is the name given in Japan to the system involving a parent company and a large number of vertically organised sub-contracting suppliers?

1. Joint-venture.
2. Keiretsu.
3. Conglomerate.
4. Global corporation.
5. Kigyo-Shudan.

Question 10

Under which cultural model of Trompenaars is a contractual agreement considered of utmost importance, with ‘rules’ favoured over ‘relationships’.

1. Ascribing.
2. Affective.
3. Neutral.
4. Particularism.
5. Universal.

Answer 10

Under which cultural model of Trompenaars is a contractual agreement considered of utmost importance, with ‘rules’ favoured over ‘relationships’.

1. Ascribing.
2. Affective.
3. Neutral.
4. Particularism.
5. Universal.

Question 11

Which one of the following is a particularly important aspect to be considered when doing business with Confucian societies?

1. Guanxi connections.
2. A short-term outlook.
3. Uncertainty avoidance.
4. Individual interests take precedence.
5. Aggressive goal behaviour.

Answer 11

Which one of the following is a particularly important aspect to be considered when doing business with Confucian societies?

1. Guanxi connections.
2. A short-term outlook.
3. Uncertainty avoidance.
4. Individual interests take precedence.
5. Aggressive goal behaviour.

Question 12

Which of the following corresponds to Hofstede’s definition of a culture characterised by strong uncertainty avoidance?

1. Interests of the group take precedence.
2. Place less emphasis on hard work.
3. Value social relevance, quality of life and the welfare of others.
4. Positive response to change and new opportunities.
5. Preference for structure and a consistent routine.

Answer 12

Which of the following corresponds to Hofstede’s definition of a culture characterised by strong uncertainty avoidance?

1. Interests of the group take precedence.
2. Place less emphasis on hard work.
3. Value social relevance, quality of life and the welfare of others.
4. Positive response to change and new opportunities.
5. Preference for structure and a consistent routine.

Question 13

Individuals assess authority in view of its perceived rightness or their own personal interests.

1. Small power distance.
2. Femininity.
3. Large power distance.
4. Guanxi.
5. Masculinity.
6. Affective.

Answer 13

Individuals assess authority in view of its perceived rightness or their own personal interests.

1. Small power distance.
2. Femininity.
3. Large power distance.
4. Guanxi.
5. Masculinity.
6. Affective.

Question 14

Emotions are frequently displayed in communications.

1. Large power distance.
2. Femininity.
3. Masculinity.
4. Small power distance.
5. Affective.
6. Guanxi.

Answer 14

Emotions are frequently displayed in communications.

1. Large power distance.
2. Femininity.
3. Masculinity.
4. Small power distance.
5. Affective.
6. Guanxi.

Question 15

Such connections are a vital element for conducting business in South-East Asia.

1. Femininity.
2. Large power distance.
3. Masculinity.
4. Small power distance.
5. Affective.
6. Guanxi.

Answer 15

Such connections are a vital element for conducting business in South-East Asia.

1. Femininity.
2. Large power distance.
3. Masculinity.
4. Small power distance.
5. Affective.
6. Guanxi.