Chapter 2 The Cultural Environments Facing Business(10)

INTERNATIONAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT

29) People generally prefer little consultation between superiors and subordinates in cultures where ________ is high.

A) power distance

B) fatalism

C) individualism

D) masculinity

Answer: A

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 63

Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.8: Describe the relationship preferences explained by power distance and individualism versus collectivism.

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity

30) Which of the following is characterized by low dependence on an organization and a desire for personal time, freedom, and challenges?

A) collectivism

B) democracy

C) individualism

D) anarchy

Answer: C

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 63

Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.8: Describe the relationship preferences explained by power distance and individualism versus collectivism.

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity

31) In a country characterized as a high collectivist culture, ________.

A) workers generally dislike team-based work systems

B) workers are best motivated through fulfillment of self-actualization needs

C) there is little uncertainty avoidance

D) the collectivism may be present in kinship arrangements, but not in the workplace

Answer: D

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 63

Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.8: Describe the relationship preferences explained by power distance and individualism versus collectivism.

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity