IBUS 401 EXAM 2, INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS EXAM, IBUS 401 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS, GLOBAL STRATEGY
TEST, IBUS FINAL, BUSINESS EXAM PREP
Question : What does the cross cultural communication
process's steps look like?
Correct Answer: Sender encodes a message which is sent
through a channel, then then decoding is made through that channel by the receiver.
Question : List some up-and-coming sectors within the
Indian Economy, other than IT!Correct Answer: 1: Banking services
2: Pharmaceuticals
3: Medicine
4: Insurance
5: Legal Services
Question : What would be considered the goal of indian
communication styles?
Correct Answer: Preserving & strengthening relationships
Question : Within the context of "Management East" in
India, how does the relationship with managers function?
Correct Answer: 1: Facing
2: Conformity
3: Obedience
4: superior/subordinate relationships
Question : within the context of "management west" in the
US, how does relationships with managers function?Correct Answer: 1: Much more approachable
2: "First before equals" mentality
3: thinking outside the box is welcome
Question : How does the indian "yes" function?
Correct Answer: 1: "Uh huh", im listening
Question : How does no pose an issue in indian business
culture?
Correct Answer: In group-oriented Indian culture, having to
tell other people what they don't want to hear - "no" - poses a conspicuous problem, do not want to offend
Question : List some definitions of how Indians navigate the
use of "no".Correct Answer: 1: The "No-Response" Response
2: Avoiding the Question or Changing the Subject
3: The Postponed Answer
4: Repeating the Question
5: Turning the Question on the Speaker
6: Hesitation
7: The Conditional "Yes"
Question : Name one way to create easier communication
within the indian business space.Correct Answer: 1: Ask to slow down speech (known as fast talkers)
2: summarize in follow-up email/ask for confirmation to
avoid delays
3: invest in pre-business-related discussion
Question : Define how China's economy/government
functions in the modern world today.Correct Answer: 1: Is defined as "communism" but really is a mixture of communism and free enterprise.
Question : What is a way in which China can be described in
terms of population density relating to culture?Correct Answer: 1: Several different ethnicity groups and languages, but are relatively harmonious.
Question : What context speech is China?
Correct Answer: 1: High context; must choose words carefully
Question : What are some influences/practices of confucian
thought that are applied to Chinese culture?Correct Answer: 1: Jen: Human heartedness; humanity towards others/respect for yourself 2: Chuntzu: accommodate others as much as possible before acting selfishly 3: Li: Propriety and customs, "the way things should be", such as relationship between father & son
Question : What is China's perspective on the marketplace &
their approach to leadership?Correct Answer: 1: Being speedy & prepared; shape opponent to master competition
2: humane leadership that is charismatic & humane oriented
Question : How does the great wall serve as a metaphor to
China?Correct Answer: 1: As a protection from western eyes; want to protect their fortress & culture as much as possible.
Question : What is Saudi Arabia's metaphor?
Correct Answer: Bedoiun Jewelry
Question : How is Saudi Arabia's jewelry a reflection of
culture?Correct Answer: 1: Delicately handmade and traditional