QUESTION A difference in the attitudes of people toward time in different cultures is an example of which of the following in individual cultures? A. Folkways B. Religious doctrines C. Mores D. Laws E. Social structures ANSWER A Folkways are the routine conventions of everyday life. A good example of folkways concerns attitudes toward […]
QUESTION The concept of mobility between castes within an individual’s lifetime makes no sense to traditional Hindus. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE Historically, Hinduism also supported India’s caste system. The concept of mobility between castes within an individual’s lifetime makes no sense to traditional Hindus. Hindus see mobility between […]
QUESTION Which of the following statements is true of mores? A. Mores are actions of little moral significance. B. Violation of mores is generally not a serious matter. C. Social conventions regarding eating with the correct utensils is a good example of mores. D. Mores do not differ among cultures. E. Certain mores have been […]
QUESTION Confucianism is not concerned with the supernatural and has little to say about the concept of a supreme being or an afterlife. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE Confucianism is built around a comprehensive ethical code that sets down guidelines for relationships with others. High moral and ethical conduct […]
QUESTION Which of the following statements is true about most Western societies? A. In Western societies social groups, rather than individuals, are the basic building blocks of social organization. B. The value systems of many Western societies emphasize individual achievement. C. In Western societies, the social standing of individuals is merely a function of who […]
QUESTION The use of a grading system in schools teaches children the value of personal achievement and competition. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE Values and norms are taught both directly and indirectly. Respect for others, obedience to authority, honesty, neatness, being on time, and so on, are all part […]
QUESTION According to Geert Hofstede, high power distance cultures were found in societies that tried to play down inequalities of power and wealth as much as possible. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE According to Hofstede, high power distance cultures were found in countries that let inequalities grow over time […]
QUESTION Which of the following means an understanding of how cultural differences across and within nations can affect the way business is practiced? A. Ethnocentrism B. Cross-cultural literacy C. Pan-culture integration D. Cultural lag E. Cultural capitalism ANSWER B Business success in a variety of countries requires cross-cultural literacy, which means an understanding of […]
QUESTION According to the World Values Survey, as countries get richer, a shift occurs away from “traditional values” linked to religion, family, and country, and toward “secular rational” values. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE The World Values Survey has documented how values change. The study linked these changes in […]
QUESTION People who cannot take food or safety for granted tend to have authoritarian tendencies, and believe that men make better political leaders than women. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE One of the categories in the World Values Survey is quality of life attributes. At one end of this […]
