QUESTION 1

1. Which statement about values is incorrect?

   	A.	Values are social principles, goals, or standards accepted by persons in a culture.
   	B.	Values are learned by contacts with family members, teachers, and religious leaders.
   	C.	Values will be influenced by what is seen on television or read in newspapers.
   	D.	People in various cultures have basically similar values.

1 points

QUESTION 2

1. Which statement concerning semantics is incorrect?

   	A.	Words in the English language may have multiple or contradictory meanings.
   	B.	Semantics is the study of the meaning of words.
   	C.	Differences in the meanings of words are often lost in translation.
   	D.	All words in the English language have counterparts in other languages.

1 points

QUESTION 3

1. Which statement highlights weak uncertainty avoidance?

   	A.	One group's truth should not be imposed on others.
   	B.	Scientific opponents cannot be personal friends.
   	C.	Citizen protest should be repressed.
   	D.	Negative attitudes are expressed toward young people.

1 points

QUESTION 4

1. Which of the following statements related to the uncertainty-reduction theory is incorrect?

   	A.	The uncertainty-reduction theory involves the creation of proactive predictions about our own behavior.
   	B.	The uncertainty-reduction theory involves the creation of retroactive explanations about our beliefs and attitudes.
   	C.	Increasing uncertainty and reducing predictability will lessen anxiety when relating to someone in an unfamiliar culture.
   	D.	Interaction and observation can reduce uncertainty about other people.

1 points

QUESTION 5

1. Which of the following statements related to attitudes toward women in society is incorrect?

   	A.	In Kenya women are viewed as subordinate to men.
   	B.	In fundamental Islamic cultures, women are permitted to work only with other women.
   	C.	In the U.S. macroculture, women may choose to work or stay home to care for the family.
   	D.	Women in France hold a larger percentage of top management positions than do women in China.

1 points

QUESTION 6

1. Which statement related to work attitudes is incorrect?

   	A.	U.S. attitudes toward work are more relaxed than those in Europe.
   	B.	In the United States, hard work is applauded and often rewarded.
   	C.	The Japanese attitude toward work is very group oriented.
   	D.	In the United States, the attitude toward work is ingrained from an early age.

1 points

QUESTION 7

1. Guidelines established to convey what is perceived to be correct or incorrect by most people in a society refer to

   	A.	collectivism.
   	B.	perception.
   	C.	ethical standards.
   	D.	semantic differences.

1 points

QUESTION 8

1. Which of the following statements related to religious influences is incorrect?

   	A.	The United States has never had an official state church.
   	B.	The best time to conduct business with the Muslims is during Ramadan.
   	C.	When conducting business with the people of Zaire, it may be a wise to change the sales and marketing techniques you would ordinarily use.
   	D.	When having a business meal with the Hindus, it is best to avoid serving beef.

1 points

QUESTION 9

1. Which of the following statements concerning ethics is correct?

   	A.	Backdoor connections are common in the United States.
   	B.	A card laid is a card played to the Chinese.
   	C.	Business ethics are not universal throughout the world.
   	D.	Taking a customer on a yachting trip is appropriate during negotiations.

1 points

QUESTION 10

1. General Motor's Nova automobile was translated into Spanish as

   	A.	"come alive."
   	B.	"fast car."
   	C.	"doesnt go."
   	D.	"ugly old woman."