135. Which of the following best exemplifies ethnocentrism?
136.
(p. 94, 95)
What are norms? Briefly describe the two categories of norms.
137. “There is not a strict one-to-one correspondence between a society and a nation-state.”
Discuss.
138. What are the various disadvantages faced by the societies that emphasize on individual
performance?
139. How does a caste system differ from a class system?
140. What is class-consciousness? What is its impact on businesses?
141. Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and “the spirit of
capitalism.”
142. Describe Islamic fundamentalism.
143. What are the two different banking methods that Islamic banks have experimented with
in order to avoid the payment or receipt of interest?
144. Elaborate on the caste system supported by Hinduism.
145. Compare and contrast the principles of Hinduism and Buddhism.
146. What are the three values that are central to the Confucian system of ethics?
147. How does a good education system impact a nation’s economy?
148. Briefly describe the five cultural dimensions in Hofstede’s model.
149. Explain why economic advancement and globalization are important factors in societal
change.
150. How can international businesses tackle the dangers of being ill-informed about cultural
differences?