Introduction to Business

Section 1: Culture in Business

Self-Checks

1.
In the broad sense, culture refers to the of ______ other countries with which companies do business.
A)beliefs
B)customs
C)economy
D)language
2.
______ culture refers to the standards of a particular company.
A)Business
B)Counter
C)In-house
D)Local
3.
Business ______ is conduct that is considered socially acceptable in business.
A)etiquette
B)grace
C)judgment
D)style
4.
A company's corporate ______ is its shared values, beliefs, and goals.
A)attitude
B)culture
C)image
D)lifestyle
5.
Strictly enforcing a dress code is often a characteristic of a company with a ______ culture.
A)diverse
B)formal
C)old-fashioned
D)rigid
6.
An informal company culture might be characterized by ______ .
A)bureaucracy
B)flexibility
C)hierarchy
D)tradition
7.
As more companies trade globally, people who have studied other languages and cultures are ______ .
A)in demand
B)in control
C)abundant
D)not needed
8.
Properly approaching people from another culture can give them a ______ impression of you.
A)biased
B)better
C)quick
D)skewed
9.
The global economy creates a ______ culture for business.
A)diverse
B)corporate
C)homogeneous
D)uniform
10.
Emphasis on work-life balance at a particular company is an example of ______ .
A)bureaucracy
B)business etiquette
C)corporate culture
D)cultural diversity
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