In the context of collectivist versus individualistic cultural differences, for Asians, success is viewed:
a. more as a direct result of their own behavior.
b. less as a result of chance.
c. less as a consequence of divine blessings.
d. more as a product of external than internal factors.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: In general, Asians have been shown to be more externally oriented than Americans, a finding that may be explained in terms of different cultural beliefs. Therefore, for Asians, success is viewed more as a product of external than internal factors.
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