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WGU D080 UNITS 3-6 - STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS (GLOBAL) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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WGU D080 UNITS 3-6 - STUDY GUIDEQUESTIONS (GLOBAL)
A business partner is hoping to persuade the other partners on the benefits that
can be gained by expanding into foreign markets.
Which reason should the business partner use to illustrate these benefits? -
ANSWERS-extends the reach of the brand
A well-respected company wants to expand its operations in another country and
voluntarily decides to use locally supplied materials.
What is a reason the company wishes to make this transfer? - ANSWERS-To
increase product profitability
A company is experiencing a decrease in sales in the home country. During this
difficult time, the company has decided to invest abroad.
What is the motivation for taking this action? - ANSWERS-To ensure the company
reaches more customers in a new market
Popular North American retail companies failed in their attempts to become part
of the Chilean market in the 1990s.
What is the main reason these retailers failed in this endeavor? - ANSWERS-They
did not offer banking services in their retail stores.
The Chilean retailers owned their own banks, and the banking services offered at
their retail stores were a major reason for their profitability. Not offering banking
,services is the main reason the North American companies failed in the Chilean
market.
what is culture? - ANSWERS-the beliefs, values, mind-sets, and practices of a
group of people. It includes the behavior pattern and norms of that group—the
rules, the assumptions, the perceptions, and the logic and reasoning that are
specific to a group.
_________ refers to how openly a society or culture accepts or does not accept
differences between people, as in hierarchies in the workplace, in politics, and so
on. For example, high power distance cultures openly accept that a boss is
"higher" and as such deserves a more formal respect and authority. - ANSWERS-
Power distance
_________ refers to people's tendency to take care of themselves and their
immediate circle of family and friends, perhaps at the expense of the overall
society. In individualistic cultures, what counts most is self-realization. Initiating
alone, sweating alone, and achieving alone—not necessarily collective efforts—
are what win applause. In individualistic cultures, competition is the fuel of
success. - ANSWERS-Individualistic
in _____________ societies, group goals take precedence over individuals' goals.
Basically, individual members render loyalty to the group, and the group takes
care of its individual members. Rather than giving priority to "me," the "us"
identity predominates. Of paramount importance is pursuing the common goals,
beliefs, and values of the group as a whole - ANSWERS-collectivist
,______________ is how a society views traits that are considered masculine or
feminine, respectively. This value dimension refers to how a culture ranks on
traditionally perceived "masculine" values: assertiveness, materialism, and less
concern for others. - ANSWERS-Masculinity versus femininity
____________ refers to how much uncertainty a society or culture is willing to
accept. It can also be considered an indication of the risk propensity of people
from a specific culture. - ANSWERS-Uncertainty avoidance
_______ refers to whether a culture has a long-term or short-term orientation.
The long-term orientation values persistence, perseverance, thriftiness, and
having a sense of shame. - ANSWERS-Long-term orientation
______________ values tradition only to the extent of fulfilling social obligations
or providing gifts or favors. These cultures are more likely to be focused on the
immediate or short-term effect of an issue. - ANSWERS-short-term orientation
___________ refers to the degree of freedom that societal norms give to citizens
in fulfilling their human desires. Indulgence is defined as "a society that allows
relatively free gratification of basic and natural human desires related to enjoying
life and having fun." - ANSWERS-Indulgence versus restraint
_______ ranks the highest in long-term orientation according to Hofstede's
cultural dimensions. - ANSWERS-China
, _______ ranks the highest in uncertainty avoidance according to Hofstede's
cultural dimensions. - ANSWERS-Brazil
The United States ranks the highest in ___________ according to Hofstede's
cultural dimensions. - ANSWERS-individualism
A country's corporate culture requires that most of the decisions be made by
senior management, and entry-level positions are viewed as having much less
status and respect.
Which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions is being used by this country? -
ANSWERS-power distance
A country that values spontaneity and freedom to satisfy human desires provides
its citizens business opportunities to prosper in these areas.
Which of Hostede's cultural dimensions is the country exhibiting? - ANSWERS-
indulgence
A U.S. employee believes that each individual is responsible for one's own success
and finds it challenging to work in cultures that emphasize collaborative
approaches to decision-making.
Which aspect of Hofstede's cultural dimensions is being exemplified by this
employee? - ANSWERS-individualism
___________ is loosely defined as a connection based on reciprocity. Even when
just meeting a new company or potential partner, it is best to have an
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