Quiz 4 – Sequence B – Brazil, India, Italy, China and Overall
Stop! Sequence B is only for last names beginning I – Z
1) Is the Samba an appropriate metaphor for Brazil? Why or why not. To what extent is the Samba like Brazilian society itself? Include the Hofstede analysis in your answer.
2) How does the term “jeitinho” relate to the metaphor of Brazil?
3) Describe the “Dance of Shiva” metaphor and how it relates to the people and the country?
4) What role does religion play in Indian life?
5) Some business commentators use the term ‘Chindia” to discuss the two rising powers in Asia, China and India. Compare and contrast the paths that these two economic giants have taken in the last two decades to position themselves as emerging and significant world powers (research required).
6) Describe voice and externalization and how they related to the culture of Italy.
7) What does campanilismo mean? What is civilta? Describe how they both relate to the life and culture of Italy.
8) Describe the difference between the North and South of Italy and how these differences are exhibited in the culture, people and business practices.
9) How do China’s political and economic systems differ from those of the United States? (May require research).
10) How do Confucianism and Taoism differ? Along with Buddhism, they are known as the three religions. Why?
11) Fully describe what, to you, are the main lessons of this course, citing examples from at least three different countries (countries cannot be the same as question 4) and how these lessons might play a role in your lifetime. Note: to simply say that you’ve learned that, despite globalization, the world remains full of different cultures will get you zero points. You need to think deeper than that!).
12) What is globalization? How does it relate to culture? Describe the influence of globalization on individualism / collectivism and power distance.
13) What are some of the consequences of cultural mistakes in business? Provide a general overview (your thinking) and then give two real life examples.