Copyrights, trademarks, and patents are viewed as intellectual property. In the U.S., unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of intellectual property is illegal. Yet in China, copying enjoys a long tradition and does not carry a stigma. For example, copying a masterpiece was historically considered an art form in its own right. The difference between the countries shows that ________ affect(s) the perception of ethical behavior held in each.

A. corporate culture
B. industry practices
C. business culture
D. corporate expectations
E. societal culture and norms


Answer: E

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A. motivated B. innovative C. adaptive D. radically innovative E. refusal to

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Explain why the correlation of output growth between the U.S. and Europe declined in the late 1980s and 1990s, even though the countries became more economically interdependent. What do you expect will happen to the correlation in the future?

What will be an ideal response?

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The marketing researcher must develop response formats that are very clear and that are used identically by the various respondents. This process is known as ________

A) reliability B) scale development C) validity D) objectivity E) subjectivity

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