Chapter 2 The Cultural Environments Facing Business(20)

INTERNATIONAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT

59) The fact that Spanish words and phrases such as macho and enchilada have come into American English illustrates that ________.

A) cultural diffusion is a two-way process

B) most cultural diffusion moves from developed countries to developing countries

C) existing national borders are shifting

D) material cultures are becoming more universal

Answer: A

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 75

Skill: Application

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.15: What are the major scenarios about the future of national cultures? How does cultural imperialism fit into these scenarios?

AACSB: Reflective Thinking

60) American hamburgers, Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, Mexican tacos, and Middle Eastern pita bread are now commonly found in most countries. This supports the argument that ________.

A) although visible expressions of culture are becoming homogenized, basic differences in societal values remain strong

B) cultural hybridization, not cultural imperialism, is occurring

C) cultural imperialism is widespread

D) globalization is helping to fulfill lower order needs in Maslow's hierarchy

Answer: B

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 75

Skill: Application

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.15: What are the major scenarios about the future of national cultures? How does cultural imperialism fit into these scenarios?

AACSB: Reflective Thinking

61) In the opening case on the Java Lounge in Saudi Arabia, Saudi businessmen engaged in chit-chat while drinking coffee at a café during the conduct of business. Which of the following was the most likely reason for their behavior?

A) They are fatalistic, believing that the business outcome was predetermined.

B) Their religious convictions kept them from discussing business over alcoholic drinks.

C) They come from a high femininity culture that believes it's better to "work to live" than to "live to work."

D) They come from a high-context culture in which small talk and seemingly unrelated information is important to decision making.

Answer: D

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 65

Skill: Application

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.16: What are the illustrations of chapter concepts that occur in the opening and closing cases of Chapter 2?

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity