When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do, or You

question 44

Multiple Choice

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, or you must adapt to the cultural practices of the country in which you are operating are rationalizations businesspeople sometimes offer for straying from their own ethical values when doing business abroad. This practice is called

• A)the self-reference criterion.
• B)country cultural values.
• C)consumerism.
• D)cultural relativism.
• E)dumping.

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Definitions:

Work Assignments

Tasks or projects allocated to employees or team members as part of their job responsibilities.

Participative Management

Participative Management is a management approach whereby employees at all levels are involved in the decision-making processes of the organization.

Directive Leadership Style

A leadership approach where the leader provides clear instructions and expectations, and closely supervises the tasks and processes.

Social Leadership

The aspect of leadership focused on establishing directions, influencing others, and initiating changes within a social context.