In West Germany, When the Christian Democrats Returned to Office

question 17

Multiple Choice

In West Germany, when the Christian Democrats returned to office with Helmut Kohl as chancellor, _____.

• A) the competitiveness of the German economy in world markets increased until the late 1990s
• B) the country saw scarcity of labor
• C) the economy of the German Federal Republic accounted for about a third of the combined output of the European Community (EC)
• D) the economic growth saw a downturn

Recognize the limitations of applying U.S. and Western European management practices and theories in international contexts.

Identify the unique characteristics of Japanese management practices.

Understand Hofstede's research on national culture and its implications for international business.

Define and explain the concept of culture shock within the context of international business.

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Definitions:

Physiological Needs

The basic, fundamental needs of humans necessary for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep, as described by Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs starting from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus in the brain that regulates hunger, satiety, and other functions related to feeding behavior.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain involved in the regulation of hunger and thirst; stimulation of this area promotes eating, while lesion or damage can reduce eating and lead to anorexia.