Anthropology 303 – Business In Cultural Context

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Anthropology 303 (ANTH 303-UCAL) Midterm II

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Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of the holacratic organization system? (ID-BC2-12)

A	It assigns clear roles for each individual worker.
B	It breeds soiled thinking.
C	It creates a static cooperate structure for increased productivity.
D	It does not allow pathways for collaboration between different departments.
E	Suitable people are often hired based on their personal connections with current company employees.

Question 2

Marketing research must obtain information that are... (ID-BC2-04)
I. Reliable
II. Timely
III. Regional/Localized
IV. Accurate

A	II and IV
B	I , II and III
C	I , III and IV
D	I , II and IV
E	I and II

Question 3

To obtain best wholesome data set in a participant observation study, which type of questions should be used? (ID-BC2-24)

A	Role playing type of questions
B	Ethnographic type of questions
C	Projective type of questions
D	Formal type questions
E	Informal type questions

Question 4

The type of technology and the division of labor within an organization can be attributed to what Universal Cultural Component according to Jordan? (ID-BC2-27)

A	Patterns of subsistence
B	Religion and magic
C	Political system
D	Economic system
E	Language and communication

Question 4 Explanation:

This question is based on textbook reading. Business Anthropology by Ann T. Jordan - Second Edition; Page 57, Chapter 3. ISBN10: 1-57766-827-8 and ISBN 13: 978-7-57766-827-5

Question 5

Which of the following statement is correct? (ID-BC2-17)

A	Norms are often act as social controls.
B	Holocractic organizations discourage individualism.
C	Universal rules can be used to address unpredictable issues.
D	Social networks analysis is a type of formal organizational analysis.
E	Informal system is almost always explicitly stated.

Question 6

According to Fons Trompenaar’s typology, which of the following cultures/companies most likely support the Guided Missile version? (ID-BC2-25)

A	Google Inc
B	German
C	Japanese
D	French
E	British (UK)

Question 7

Which of the following should not be a part of a good vision statement? (ID-BC2-18)

A	It should described a flexible non-specific goal for the company.
B	It should have a clear direction.
C	It should have achievable goals.
D	It should be simple.
E	It should be about long-term view/plan.

Question 8

Which of the following can be considered as cultural knowledge? (ID-BC2-20)

A	Lining up at a cashier for payment for items.
B	Type of background music in a bank.
C	Your position and the job description in a company.
D	The lighting intensity of a store.
E	Relationship between two or more people.

Question 9

What is marketing concept? (ID-BC2-07)

A	It states that it is important to evaluate consumer behaviors to properly analyze what the public needs as opposed to what the public wants.
B	It states that traditional methodologies for data collection serves no purpose in modern day 21st Century businesses.
C	It states that research and development should be based on both marketing data and innovation. Ignoring the importance of market research will lead to failures.
D	It states that to survive in a competitive market, a good marketing research program must be in place for collecting reliable data accurately and in a timely manner.
E	It states that to achieve competitive advantage and strong performance, firms should identify and satisfy customer needs and wants better than their competitors.

Question 10

Which of the following is false about the current ethical codes followed by Professional Anthropologists? (ID-BC2-28)

A	Anthropologists can work in studies where the data and analysis will not be published on public domain.
B	Anthropologists can obtain data without informing the subjects as long as the data are not used against the subjects in the study.
C	Anthropologists are now allowed to work on government funded research projects.
D	Anthropologists should always think through their studies before the data being collected.
E	Anthropologists must learn the culture and/or values of the society/company of the study before conducting the research.

Question 10 Explanation:

According to current guidelines of AAA, SfAA and NAPA, Anthropologists must inform the purpose of the study to the subjects clearly before conducting research.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Western Rationalism? (ID-BC2-09)

A	Family focused and power oriented work environment.
B	Explicit hierarchical system.
C	Hiring based on technical qualifications.
D	Clear division of work with specialized workforce.
E	Standardized methods for promotions.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about norms in a business environment? (ID-BC2-10)

A	They are governed by a set of rules and regulations unique to each company.
B	They promote diversity within workplace. Hint: Sometimes, but not always.
C	Typical new employee training can be considered as a norm.
D	They are socially shared standard behaviors.
E	They act as positive behaviors to promote harmony. Hint: Not always; could result in disruptive behaviors.

Question 13

What is modus operandi and opus operatum? (ID-BC2-23)

A	The first term refer to how a task looks while and individual working on it while the second term refer to how a task looks when an individual look at the completed task.
B	The first term refer to how in participant observation, a researcher can influence the subjects (behavior) while the second term describe the result/outcome of such influences.
C	They are two Latin terms for structured and unstructured interview processes.
D	The first term describes the data collected by researchers purely on observing an environment while the second term describes the data collection through interaction with the study subjects.
E	The first term refer to what consumers say they would do as opposed to the second term which refer to what consumers actually do.

Question 13 Explanation:

This question is based on textbook reading. Business Anthropology by Ann T. Jordan - Second Edition; Page 26, Chapter 3. ISBN10: 1-57766-827-8 and ISBN 13: 978-7-57766-827-5

Question 14

What is degree centrality in social network analysis? (ID-BC2-13)

A	Measure of power sharing in a company or a government institution.
B	Number of connections an individual has with others.
C	Specialization of social sub groups within a company.
D	Measure of control which a company officials have over their divisions and branches.
E	Higher centrality means the company is controlled through a structured hierarchical system.

Question 15

Please answer the following question according to the Social Network Analysis. (ID-BC2-29)
__I__ type of person has the most amount of information but __II__ type of person plays a "broker" role and can significantly influence information flow in a Social Network.

A	I. Boundary spanner II. betweener
B	I. Betweener II. connector
C	I. Connector II. boundary spanner
D	I. Boundary spanner II. connector
E	I. Connector II. betweener

Question 16

The idea of business organizations as organisms originated from what school of thought? (ID-BC2-05)

A	Human Relations
B	Capitalism
C	Hawthorne Studies
D	Modern form of management principles came after World War II
E	Scientific Management

Question 17

According to current American Anthropological Association's Code of Ethics, what is the primary ethical obligation of Anthropologists? (ID-BC2-19)

A	To disclose which companies or organizations they work to the general public.
B	To make all research available to the general public and other academics.
C	To be honest and transparent with all stakeholders about the nature and intent of the research.
D	To avoid misrepresentation of themselves or the collected data.
E	To make sure that they do not harm the subjects of the study either during or as a result of the study.

Question 18

A 24 year old was admitted to an Alberta hospital for alcohol poisoning. He was unable to give consent to inform his family about his whereabouts. But the medical staff call his parents to inform his condition anyway. How would you describe this situation? (ID-BC2-06)

A	Legal but unethical
B	Illegal but ethical
C	Legal and ethical
D	Illegal and unethical

Question 19

Which of the following is a part of the formal organization of a business? (ID-BC2-16)

A	Expressed values
B	Symbols and stories
C	Expressed norms
D	Job descriptions
E	Shared assumptions

Question 20

Which of the following is not a good reason to use participant observation method? (ID-BC2-03)

A	To examine how consumers actually use and experience products.
B	To uncover their attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values.
C	To discover unspoken cultural patterns that influence behavior.
D	To discover what people and compare/contrast with what they say they do.
E	To gather data from a large volume of population.

Question 21

According to the Social Network Analysis (SNA) theory, which of the following statements is correct? (ID-BC2-30)

A	In betweeners are the least important people in a social network.
B	Social networks are almost always static and governed by their own unique set of rules (like strict sub culture).
C	Social networks are almost always localized and do not reach beyond the branch/particular office environment.
D	More centralized networks are highly reliable.
E	Larger the number of "connectors" better the network stability.

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of unobtrusive ethnographic method? (ID-BC2-02)

A	Interview of consumers while they shop for clothing.
B	Structured questionnaires for all workers looking for promotions to determine which higher position fit best for each person applied.
C	Interview of factory workers in an assembly line.
D	Analysis of employee behavior from older completed projects data.
E	Management taking notes of employee behavior during a major company meeting.

Question 23

Under the social network analysis, which of the following person most likely the most important to a company? (ID-BC2-14)

A	Individuals with most personal and official connections to others.
B	Lowest level employees that have the direct contact with customers.
C	Middle level employees such as engineers and production managers.
D	CEOs and Board of Directors
E	Branch managers and/or divisional supervisors.

Question 24

Which of the following is a characteristic/description of projective techniques? (ID-BC2-22)

A	It is often obstructive because the researchers are embedded within the study group.
B	It can identify relationships between individuals explicitly.
C	Observations studies are often fall under the projective techniques.
D	It uses indirect forms of questioning.
E	It is a highly structured form of data gathering.

Question 25

When would Content Analysis is usually performed? (ID-BC2-21)

A	After an in-depth interview based on the notes (or other records) recoded.
B	When using projective techniques.
C	During destructive interviews where researchers integrate themselves within the study subjects.
D	During a business meeting where a key figure outline the goals of the company.
E	During participant observation studies.

Question 26

In most North American companies, the reward systems in majority of companies are set at what level? (ID-BC2-26)

A	Organizational level
B	Group level
C	Individual level
D	Secondary/upper level
E	Primary level

Question 27

According to Fons Trompenaar’s typology, all of the following are characteristics of the “Incubator” except, (ID-BC2-11)

A	Fulfillment is important
B	Individuality is valued
C	Role oriented
D	Google Inc. is an example
E	Egalitarian

Question 28

When considering the levels of corporate culture, ceremonies and meetings can be best described as... (ID-BC2-08)

A	formal organization.
B	symbols.
C	expressed values.
D	artifacts.
E	behaviors.

Question 29

What is the primary problem associated with traditional market research methods? (ID-BC2-01)

A	They are based on surveys and cannot be used to answer the question why consumers use/buy products.
B	They are designed to question if the consumer will use a product or service in the future. Hence the past activities are not taken into account.
C	They have no standard controls to analyze the studies. In other wards, no baseline to compare data and results.
D	They are often under funded hence the research variables are limited.
E	They are often limited to a small demographic region.

Question 30

The shared beliefs about what is important in a company can be best described as... (ID-BC2-15)

A	a vision statement.
B	a mission statement.
C	corporate strategy.
D	cooperate values.

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