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BBB4M UNIT 2 Exam Questions withLatest Update
Culture - Answer-the knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, religions,
symbols and possessions acquired by a group of people. Transmitted from generations
Subculture - Answer-Cultural group within a larger culture. known by class, ethnic
background, religion and unified by shared beliefs and interest
Counterculture - Answer-Culture who's values are in opposition to the current accepted
culture.
Rationalization - Answer-Any attempt to increase a country's effectiveness or efficiency
by downsizing, cut backs, layoffs and relocating corporate functions and activities to
countries with cheaper labour
Monochronic - Answer-Time is viewed as linear and sequential. Focus placed on one
thing at a time in a logical progression. Common in European influences and Canada
Polychronic - Answer-Time is flexible. Schedules aren't primary importance. Many
things happening simutaneously with many people. Common in Mediterranian and Latin
culture
Spatial Perception - Answer-Individual's comfort level with personal space and physical
contact often dictated by cultural standards
Cultural Dimension - Answer-Theory by HOFSTEDE. How values in the workplace are
influenced by culture to understand particular differences in cultures.
1) Low power distance vs high
2) Low uncertainty avoidance vs high
3) Individaulism vs collectivism
4) Masculinity vs femenity
5) Long-term orientation vs short term
Low power distance - Answer-Cultures that tend to assume equality among people.
Focus on earned status rather than ascribed status
examples: Australia, Israel, Canada
High power distance - Answer-Cultures where people are considered superior because
social status, gender base, age, education, personal achievement, family background
examples: Mexico, India, Indonesia
Low uncertainty avoidance - Answer-Values risk taking seek change instead of avoiding
it and high tolerance for difference
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