Which of the Following Is an Example of Ethnocentrism

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?

• A) A manager in India looks down upon his subordinates because they are from a lower caste, compared to him.
• B) An upper-middle-class woman talks rudely to a salesperson, because she looks down upon individuals belonging to the working class.
• C) An American manager criticizes the cultural practices of Saudi Arabia, when he is sent there on business, because it differs from his own cultural norms.
• D) A French business owner, who plans to expand his market to China, conducts a detailed cultural study of China to customize his marketing campaign.

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