Test yourself by working through the chapter quiz.
1. In Hofstede’s framework the masculinity-femininity dimension captures:
Gender equity in the workplace
The number of males vs. females in the society
The extent to which society is focused on achievement and success as opposed to developing and maintaining caring and nurturing relationships.
The number of men vs. women with aspirations to become senior executives.
Answer:
c. The extent to which society is focused on achievement and success as opposed to developing and maintaining caring and nurturing relationships.
2. In low context societies the meaning of individual behavior and speech changes depending on the situation or context. True/False?
True
False
Answer:
b. False
3. Acculturation is just another term for imperialism. True/False?
True
False
Answer:
b. False
4. Which of the following (if any) is important in terms of transmitting culture from one generation to the other?
Schools
Parents
Government
All of the above
None of the above
Answer:
d. All of the above
5. As a marketing research consultant you have been asked to analyze the culture of a variety of countries your client is interested in entering. What analytical framework would NOT be useful to you in conducting this assignment?
Hofstede’s framework
Gannon’s metaphors
Kluckhohn-Strodtbeck Framework
Porter’s Diamond
Answer:
d. Porter’s Diamond
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