Question.5063 - Module 8 discussion board Background Few, if any, traditions and values are universally held. Many business dealings have succeeded or failed because of a manager’s awareness or lack of understanding of the traditions and values of his/her foreign counterparts. With the world business community so closely intertwined and interdependent, it is critical that managers today become increasingly aware of the differences that exist.How culturally aware are you? Try the questions below. (Discussion boards are not graded on whether you are right or wrong. Don't look up the answers. Just see what you may think you understand about various cultures. It makes it more fun and real.)Instructions Working alone, answer the questions. If you are taking the quiz with students from other countries than your own, explore what the answer might be in your country and theirs.In Japan, loudly slurping your soup is considered to berude and obnoxious.a sign that you like the soup.okay at home but not in public.something only foreigners do.2. In Korea, business leaders tend toencourage strong commitment to teamwork and cooperation.encourage competition among subordinates.discourage subordinates from reporting directly, preferring information to come through well-defined channels.encourage close relationships with their subordinates.3. In Japan, virtually every kind of drink is sold in public vending machines except forbeer.diet drinks with saccharine.already sweetened coffee.soft drinks from U.S. companies.4. In Latin America, managersare most likely to hire members of their own families.consider hiring members of their own families to be inappropriate.stress the importance of hiring members of minority groups.usually hire more people than are actually needed to do a job.5. In Latin America, business peopleconsider it impolite to make eye contact while talking to one another.always wait until the other person is finished speaking before starting to speak.touch each other more than North Americans do under similar circumstances.avoid touching one another as it is considered an invasion of privacy.6. The principal religion in Malaysia isBuddhismJudaismChristianityIslam7. In Thailandit is common to see men walking along holding hands.it is common to see a man and a woman holding hands in public.it is rude for men and women to walk together.men and women traditionally kiss each other on meeting in the street.8. When eating in India, it is appropriate totake food with your right hand and eat with your left.take food with your left hand and eat with your right.take food and eat it with your left hand.take food and eat it with your right hand.9. Pointing your toes at someone in Thailand isa symbol of respect, much like the Japanese bow.considered rude even if it is done by accident.an invitation to dance.the standard public greeting.10. American managers tend to base the performance appraisals of their subordinates on performance, while in Iran, managers are more likely to base their performance appraisals onreligionseniorityfriendshipability11. In China, the status of every business negotiation isreported daily in the press.private, and details are not discussed publicly.subjected to scrutiny by a public tribunal on a regular basis.directed by the elders of every commune.12. When rewarding a Hispanic worker for a job well done, it is best not topraise him or hersay “thank you”offer a raiseoffer a promotion13. In some South American countries, it is considered normal and acceptable to show up for a social appointmentten to fifteen minutes early.ten to fifteen minutes late.fifteen minutes to an hour late.one to two hours late.14. In France, when friends talk to one anotherthey generally stand about three feet apart.it is typical to shout.they stand closer to one another than Americans do.it is always with a third party present.15. When giving flowers as gifts in Western Europe, be careful not to givetulips and jonquils.daisies and lilacs.chrysanthemums and calla lilies.lilacs and apple blossoms.16. The appropriate gift-giving protocol for a male executive doing business in Saudi Arabia is togive a man a gift from you to his wife.present gifts to the wife or wives in person.give gifts only to the eldest wife.not give a gift to the wife at all.17. If you want to give a necktie or a scarf to a Latin American, it is best to avoid the colorredpurplegreenblack18. The doors in German offices and homes are generally keptwide open to symbolize an acceptance and welcome of friends and strangers.slightly ajar to suggest that people should knock before entering.half-opened, suggesting that some people are welcome and others are not.tightly shut to preserve privacy and personal space.19. In the area that was formerly West Germany, leaders who display charisma arenot among the most desired.the ones most respected and sought after.invited frequently to serve on boards of cultural organizations.pushed to get involved in political activities.20. American managers running business in Mexico have found that by increasing the salaries of Mexican workers, theyincreased the numbers of hours the workers were willing to work.enticed more workers to work night shifts.decreased the number of hours workers would agree to work.decreased production rates.21. Chinese culture teaches peopleto seek psychiatric help for personal problems.to avoid conflict and internalize personal problems.to deal with conflict with immediate confrontation.to seek help from authorities whenever conflict arises.22. One wedding gift that should not be given to a Chinese couple would bea jade bowl.a clock.a basket of oranges.shifts embroidered with dragon patterns.23. In Venezuela, New Year’s Eve is generally spentin quiet family gatherings.at wild neighborhood street parties.in restaurants with horns, hats, and live music and dancing.at pig roasts on the beach.24. If you order “bubble and squeak” in a London pub, you will gettwo goldfish fried in olive oil.a very cold beer in a chilled glass, rather than the usual warm beer.Alka Seltzer and a glass of water.chopped cabbage and mashed potatoes fried together.25. When a stranger in India wants to know what you do for a living and how much you earn, he willask your guide.invite you to his home and, after getting to know you, will ask.come over and ask you directly, without introduction.respect your privacy above all.26. When you feel you are being taken advantage of in a business exchange in Vietnam, it is important tolet the anger show in your face but not in your words.say that you are angry, but keep your facial expression neutral.not show any anger in any way.end the business dealings immediately, and walk away.27. When a taxi driver in India shakes his head from side to side, it probably meanshe thinks your price is too high.he isn’t going in your direction.he will take you where you want to go.he doesn’t understand what you’re asking.28. In England, holding your index and middle fingers up in a vee with the back of your hand facing another person is seen asa gesture of peace.a gesture of victory.a signal that you want two of something.a vulgar gesture.

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