Cultural Dimensions and Diversity in International Business Quiz

Test your knowledge on cultural dimensions in international business with questions on Hofstede's, Hall's, and Trompenaars' theories.

#1

Which cultural dimension, proposed by Geert Hofstede, refers to the extent to which a society accepts hierarchical order and authority?

Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
#2

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of cultural difference according to Edward T. Hall's theory?

High context vs. low context
Monochronic vs. polychronic time
Power distance
Collectivism vs. individualism
#3

What term describes the tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own culture?

Cultural relativism
Ethnocentrism
Cultural pluralism
Cultural integration
#4

Which cultural dimension, according to Hofstede, focuses on the degree of interdependence between individuals within a society?

Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
#5

What term refers to the tendency for individuals to ascribe their own cultural values to others?

Cultural diffusion
Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
Cultural assimilation
#6

Which cultural dimension focuses on the degree to which a society values assertiveness, competitiveness, and material success?

Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
#7

Which cultural dimension focuses on the degree to which people in a society are integrated into groups?

Power distance
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
Collectivism
#8

According to Hofstede, which cultural dimension refers to the degree to which individuals in a society are expected to be assertive, confrontational, and competitive?

Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
#9

Which cultural dimension emphasizes the extent to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty?

Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
#10

In Edward T. Hall's cultural dimensions theory, what does 'high context' culture imply?

Communication relies heavily on explicit verbal messages
Communication relies heavily on nonverbal cues and the context of the situation
Society is highly individualistic
Society is hierarchical and emphasizes authority
#11

According to Edward T. Hall's theory, what type of culture is characterized by a preference for doing multiple tasks simultaneously and a more fluid approach to time?

Monochronic
Polychronic
Individualistic
Collectivistic
#12

Which cultural dimension, as proposed by Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner, focuses on the extent to which a society prioritizes the welfare of the group over the individual?

Achievement vs. nurturing
Universalism vs. particularism
Collectivism vs. individualism
Specific vs. diffuse
#13

What does the 'long-term orientation' dimension, introduced by Hofstede, primarily focus on?

The importance of tradition and saving face
The degree of discomfort with ambiguity
The emphasis on assertiveness and competitiveness
The value placed on future rewards versus short-term gratification

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