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MCQ - INV and COL Flashcards

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Which of the following sentences about individualism is not true?

  1. Individualism is increasing world-wide because it is associated with wealth.
  2. Individualistic cultures are universalistic cultures while collectivistic cultures are particularistic.
  3. Individualists tend to see brands as unique human personalities.
  4. In individualistic cultures private time and work are not strictly separated.
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Which of the following sentences about individualism is not true?

  1. Individualism is increasing world-wide because it is associated with wealth.
  2. Individualistic cultures are universalistic cultures while collectivistic cultures are particularistic.
  3. Individualists tend to see brands as unique human personalities.
  4. In individualistic cultures private time and work are not strictly separated.
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To assess the potential of international markets, organizations generally compare nations with respect to:

  1. consumer preferences.
  2. political regime.
  3. demographics, GNP/capita.
  4. ‘demographics, GNP/capita’ and ‘consumer preferences’.
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To assess the potential of international markets, organizations generally compare nations with respect to:

  1. consumer preferences.
  2. political regime.
  3. demographics, GNP/capita.
  4. ‘demographics, GNP/capita’ and ‘consumer preferences’.
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Hyperbole, persuasiveness, dreams, great expectations, and comparative advertising are reflections of which Hoftede’s dimension?

  1. Femininity.
  2. Collectivism.
  3. Individualism.
  4. Masculinity.
A

Hyperbole, persuasiveness, dreams, great expectations, and comparative advertising are reflections of which Hoftede’s dimension?

  1. Femininity.
  2. Collectivism.
  3. Individualism.
  4. Masculinity.
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The roots of individualism are in:

  1. France.
  2. England.
  3. Saudi Arabia.
  4. the USA.
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The roots of individualism are in:

  1. France.
  2. England.
  3. Saudi Arabia.
  4. the USA.
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Confucianism has adherents mainly in:

  1. Eastern Europe.
  2. the USA.
  3. China, Korea and Japan.
  4. Africa.
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Confucianism has adherents mainly in:

  1. Eastern Europe.
  2. the USA.
  3. China, Korea and Japan.
  4. Africa.
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Between ______ of the world’s population is collectivist.

  1. 10-20%
  2. 90-95%
  3. 40-50%
  4. 70-80%
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Between ______ of the world’s population is collectivist.

  1. 10-20%
  2. 90-95%
  3. 40-50%
  4. 70-80%
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Which of the following is not true about high-context cultures?

  1. Competitive bidding is less important.
  2. People make a big deal out of private space.
  3. Negotiations are lengthy.
  4. Lawyers are less important.
A

Which of the following is not true about high-context cultures?

  1. Competitive bidding is less important.
  2. People make a big deal out of private space.
  3. Negotiations are lengthy.
  4. Lawyers are less important.
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Sharia Law states that charging any form of interest is:

  1. common practice everywhere in the world.
  2. recommended.
  3. illegal.
  4. legal.
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Sharia Law states that charging any form of interest is:

  1. common practice everywhere in the world.
  2. recommended.
  3. illegal.
  4. legal.
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Which one of the following is true of the Chinese?

  1. ‘They are very relaxed about time’ and ‘they prefer to work on a one-to-one basis’ only.
  2. They are very relaxed about time.
  3. They pay close attention to long standing relationships.
  4. They prefer to work on a one-to-one basis.
A

Which one of the following is true of the Chinese?

  1. ‘They are very relaxed about time’ and ‘they prefer to work on a one-to-one basis’ only.
  2. They are very relaxed about time.
  3. They pay close attention to long standing relationships.
  4. They prefer to work on a one-to-one basis.
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The seven value types developed by Schwartz are:

  1. collectivism, masculinity, femininity, freedom, mastery, egalitarian commitment and harmony.
  2. conservatism, collectivism, affective autonomy, hierarchy, mastery, freedom and harmony.
  3. conservatism, intellectual autonomy, collectivism, hierarchy, mastery, innovativeness and harmony.
  4. conservatism, intellectual autonomy, affective autonomy, hierarchy, mastery, egalitarian commitment and harmony.
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The seven value types developed by Schwartz are:

  1. collectivism, masculinity, femininity, freedom, mastery, egalitarian commitment and harmony.
  2. conservatism, collectivism, affective autonomy, hierarchy, mastery, freedom and harmony.
  3. conservatism, intellectual autonomy, collectivism, hierarchy, mastery, innovativeness and harmony.
  4. conservatism, intellectual autonomy, affective autonomy, hierarchy, mastery, egalitarian commitment and harmony.
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Which of the following sentences is not true?

  1. Characteristic of weak uncertainty avoidance is resistance to change, a desire for stability.
  2. The norm, the desirable, in masculine societies is that one wants to show one’s success.
  3. In small power distance cultures, freedom means independence.
  4. In large power distance and collectivistic cultures, children remain dependent on their parents much more than those in small power distance and individualistic cultures.
A

Which of the following sentences is not true?

  1. Characteristic of weak uncertainty avoidance is resistance to change, a desire for stability.
  2. The norm, the desirable, in masculine societies is that one wants to show one’s success.
  3. In small power distance cultures, freedom means independence.
  4. In large power distance and collectivistic cultures, children remain dependent on their parents much more than those in small power distance and individualistic cultures.
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The cultural environment of a country is best defined by which characteristics?

  1. Production process and standards of measurement.
  2. Values, attitudes, heroes, myths and symbols.
  3. Standard of living and stage of economic development.
  4. Degree of nationalism and economic community membership.
A

The cultural environment of a country is best defined by which characteristics?

  1. Production process and standards of measurement.
  2. Values, attitudes, heroes, myths and symbols.
  3. Standard of living and stage of economic development.
  4. Degree of nationalism and economic community membership.
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Which of the following is not an element of culture?

  1. Tax law.
  2. Art.
  3. Traditions.
  4. Language.
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Which of the following is not an element of culture?

  1. Tax law.
  2. Art.
  3. Traditions.
  4. Language.
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In this culture, equality is a desirable value. However the actual behaviour of ______ does not show so much equality, as in this culture people should get what they deserve if they have the capabilities to work hard.

  1. Russians
  2. Americans
  3. the French
  4. Romanians
A

In this culture, equality is a desirable value. However the actual behaviour of ______ does not show so much equality, as in this culture people should get what they deserve if they have the capabilities to work hard.

  1. Russians
  2. Americans
  3. the French
  4. Romanians
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Which of the following statements is true?

  1. The payment of interest is considered legal by Islam.
  2. The payment of interest is considered illegal by Islam.
  3. Alcohol consumption is considered legal by Islam.
  4. All the above statements are true.
A

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. The payment of interest is considered legal by Islam.
  2. The payment of interest is considered illegal by Islam.
  3. Alcohol consumption is considered legal by Islam.
  4. All the above statements are true.
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