According to Hofstede's research, which of the following is a characteristic of a culture that has a high level of uncertainty avoidance?

a. People have relaxed, informal expectations of others.
b. Ambiguity is valued.
c. Elaborate codes of conduct are enforced.
d. People don't mind not knowing what is going to happen next.


c

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A. Magical thinking B. Logical fallacy C. Symbolic interactionism D. Mythical norm

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What is the term for the ongoing compilation and analysis of pertinent data for the purpose of updating marketing strategies as consumer needs evolve?

a. Permission marketing b. Data mining c. Web bugs d. Viral marketing

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Groups with 10-15 members are more productive than those with three to five members

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What kind of reasoning is used in the following statement?The income of male accountants is 20 percent higher than the income of female accountants. There is a similar difference between the income of male and female lawyers. Even among doctors, we find an income gap of 20 percent or more within most medical specialties. It is clear that in many professions women continue to earn less than men.

A. reasoning from general cases B. reasoning from principle C. reasoning from gender D. reasoning from comparison E. reasoning from specific instances

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