MGT 301 study chapter 1 &2 – Flashcards
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Folk customs that spread by cultural diffusion to other regions develop into popular customs.
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True
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Subcultures do not exist in democratic countries with large populations.
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False
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Cultures that score low on uncertainty avoidance tend to be less open to change and new ideas.
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True
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People in collectivistic cultures are given freedom to focus on personal goals.
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False
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Businesspeople measure material culture to determine whether a market can support production activities.
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True
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Brain drain is the departure of highly educated people from one profession, geographic region, or nation to another.
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True
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Low levels of class consciousness encourage social mobility and lessen conflict.
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True
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Nations that invest in worker training programs are usually rewarded with an increase in productivity and a rise in income.
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True
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The cultural component that deals with elements of imagery and symbolism is known as material culture.
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False
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Subcultures contribute very little to national culture and can be safely ignored when making marketing and production decisions.
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False
