教学测评 Assessment
Reading Comprehension Question:
Based on the textbook's definition of cultural patterns, select the correct description.
A. Cultural patterns refer to people's hobbies and preferences within their own culture.
B. Cultural patterns are patterns composed of values, beliefs, and behaviors specific to a particular culture.
Theory Application Question:
Choose one cultural pattern theory and briefly explain its main concepts and provide a related example.
教学测评 Assessment
Reading Comprehension Question:
Based on the textbook's definition of cultural patterns, select the correct description.
A. Cultural patterns refer to people's hobbies and preferences within their own culture.
B. Cultural patterns are patterns composed of values, beliefs, and behaviors specific to a particular culture.
Answer: B. Cultural patterns are patterns composed of values, beliefs, and behaviors specific to a particular culture.
Explanation: According to the textbook's definition, cultural patterns are composed of values, beliefs, and behaviors specific to a particular culture. Option B accurately describes the definition of cultural patterns.
Theory Application Question:
Choose one cultural pattern theory and briefly explain its main concepts and provide a related example.
Answer and Explanation: This question can vary depending on the theory chosen by the student. Here is a possible answer:
Selecting Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory, the main concept is to measure and compare cultural differences between societies using a set of dimensions. One of the most well-known dimensions is individualism versus collectivism. Individualistic cultures emphasize individual independence and self-achievement, while collectivist cultures emphasize teamwork and the interests of the larger society. For example, the United States is considered an individualistic culture, focusing on individual rights and freedom, while some Asian countries tend to have a collectivist culture, emphasizing the importance of family and social groups.
This test evaluates students' understanding of the chosen theory, their ability to apply the theory to analyze examples and their overall comprehension of the main concepts.
Case 43
The Improvement Does Not Work
In the following exchange, Mr. Patterson, an American manager working in Korea, is meeting with his supervisor, Mr. Wyman, who is also American. In this scenario, Mr. Patterson reports to Mr. Wyman about some changes he has made within several of his sales teams. Later, Park Young Sam, their Korean counterpart, enters into the dialogue.
Mr. Patterson: Good momning, Mr. Wyman, thanks for meeting with me this morning. As you know, our division has been doing very well this quarter. In fact, our numbers are up across the board.
Mr. Wyman: Yes, I've seen your quarterly reports. Nice job!
Mr. Patterson: Thanks. In order to recognize their hard work, I've made some changes in our sales teams. l've created team leaders in each group. In our product group, I promoted Lee Young-sam. In the marketing group, I promoted Chun Tae-woo, and in the technology group, I promoted Choi Mino. All of them have been real leaders. I think this idea will really motivate them. In fact, I met with the groups individually and announced the promotions.
Mr. Wyman: Good job, Patterson. I can see youre really on top of things. Good work.
Two Months Later
Mr. Patterson, Mr. Wyman, and Park Young Sam, a Korean manager, are discussing the poor performance of Mr. Patterson's sales teams.
Mr. Wyman: Well, just look at these terrible results. The numbers for this quarter are way down from last quarter. What's happened?
Mr. Patterson: I don't know. Ever since I introduced the team leader concept the groups' productivity has really plummeted". I thought it was a great idea. I guess I chose the wrong people to lead the teams. I'll assign new leaders tomorrow.
Park Young Sam: Well.. .you may select new leaders if you desire, but the men you chose were all very capable. However, by elevating them you made them stand out and disrupted the harmony of each group. In Korea, we all work hard for the group...not just one person.
Mr. Patterson: I guess I should have just left things as they were.
Answer the following questions:
(1) Why do you think Mr. Patterson wants to promote some employees as team leaders?
(2) What is wrong with Mr. Patterson's managing strategy?
(3) How do you explain the phenomena with the value orientation theory?
