The history of North Africa has been impacted by?

the Middle East especially by the culture of Arabs and Islam

Only 1 percent of the global economic output

A laboratory of social experimentation

The decision making system in Africa is based on?

On a centralized system, and delegation of authority

What is false about the way that African people view the concept of time?

When dealing with foreigners,they keep their concept of time

What is wrong in a business situation in South Africa?

Sometimes business is discussed at home.

Extroverted, friendly and talkative

Which one is not a disarray and obstacle to African development?

The reduction of child mortality

Which one is false about South Africans business culture?

Women are not involved in business life

Which one is not a key for working with South Africans?

Age doesn't command respect, age and wisdom are not the same

When you are doing business in Nigeria:

Tone of meeting is friendly & respectful during negotiations

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1
33 of the 39 countries classified as indepted poor countries are in sub-Saharan Africa
FALSE
TRUE
2
The history of North Africa has been impacted by?
all of the above
the internal conflicts that explodes on the continent
the Middle East especially by the culture of Arabs and Islam
By the long time corruption of several countries
3
Africa is a region of contrasts between the primitive and the ultramodern.
FALSE
TRUE
4
Which answer is real about Africa?
It is a region of contrast btw primitive & the ultramodern
It is a land of great promise and potential.
all of the above
It is a continent of immense natural beauty and resources
5
2.In Nigeria, business is considered important when it is practiced :
In person
By email
After a meeting
By phone
6
Most of African's countries are heavily indebted poor country
True
False
7
Until the mid-to-late 20th century, African countries were under influence and rules from:
Europe
None of the above
Asia
America
8
The changes in Africa can be defined by which three words ?
tribalism, chaos , development
tribalism, development, poverty
chaos, poverty,underdevelopment
power, development and expectations.
9
When an African hosted people for a diner, the prize is divided by the number of guests.
False
True
10
Africa contributes
15 percent
10 percent
3 percent
Only 1 percent of the global economic output
11
Nigerians negotiations are always conducted in person
True
False
12
4.In Nigeria, decision making is on a decentralized system.
false
true
13
What is the role of the family tribe in traditional African society?
All of the above
To provide guidelines for organizing the society
To provides the guidelines for accepted behaviors
The source of social and moral sanctions, political security
14
In Africa, there is a great diversity of tribes, languages, customs, religions, governments
True
False
15
5.South Africa has the strongest and most diversified economy on the Africa continent.
false
true
16
The RSA is
A political group
A medical organization
An animal association
A laboratory of social experimentation
17
South Africa is the most violent country in the world.
TRUE
FALSE
18
What is the most important unit in the traditional African society?
The tribe.
The relationship between father and son.
The family.
The relationship between mother and daughter.
19
In traditional African society nothing is more important than the tribal
True
False
20
In Africa the roads are good and the transportation is easy.
TRUE
FALSE
21
... appears first in Africa
Neanderthal
Giraffe
Lion
Homo Sapiens
22
The decision making system in Africa is based on?
On a centralized system, and delegation of authority
An habit on not being dependent of an authority
all of the above
Is not related to the family system
23
China never has any influence in Africa
True
False
24
Africa has been classified as the Third World in economic terms.
False
True
25
There is diversity of tribes, languages, , religions, education, and governments in Africa.
True
False
26
In South Africa, business is normally discussed in an office, a bar or a restaurant.
TRUE
FALSE
27
Which one is considered as the main religious influence
Roman Catholic
Muslim
Protestant
No correct answer
28
The disarray and the obstacles to African development come from:
The rise of extremist Muslim militants and terrorists
Tribal conflicts that escalated into civil wars
Incompetent strongmen who take political power
All of the above
29
When you don’t smile, it is a sign for a serious business relationship.
TRUE
FALSE
30
What is false about the way that African people view the concept of time?
Time is viewed as flexible, not rigid or segmented
They want to sit and talk, to get to know the person
When dealing with foreigners,they keep their concept of time
People come first, then time
31
Libya is a provisional parliamentary republic.
TRUE
FALSE
32
Family values are not really important among the different African cultures
TRUE
FALSE
33
The history of North Africa has been impacted by the culture of the European.
False
True
34
What are the essential elements needed for successful enterprise in Africa ?
Trust and confidence
honesty and humility
courtesy and generosity
Loyalty and Kindness
35
In Nigeria women are moving up in commerce and industry, government and the professions.
FALSE
TRUE
36
4.For which reason China has entered in Africa during the cold war?
To develop high technologies sector
To encourage solidarity
To make war
To steal some lands
37
African traditional community: respect has nothing to deal with age. Young can oppose olders.
True
False
38
According to the def of “democracy” in Africa, which coutry is classified as a failed states ?
sudan and Zimbabwe
Congo
All of the above
Somalia
39
Interpersonal relationships are based on sincerity in Africa. Friendship before business
False
True
40
What is wrong in a business situation in South Africa?
Small talk is existing.
Most businesspeople have business cards.
Business is normally discussed in a office,bar or restaurant
Sometimes business is discussed at home.
41
The Nigerian educational system is based largely on the Chinese system.
False
True
42
Nigerians are
Introverted, unfriendly and untalkative
Extroverted with family but introverted in business
Extroverted in business but introverted with family
Extroverted, friendly and talkative
43
Africa is considered as…
All of the above
A great land of promise and potential
A region of contrast
A continent of immense natural beauty and resources
44
Which one is not a disarray and obstacle to African development?
The reduction of child mortality
Tribal conflicts, civil war
The rise of extremist Muslim militants and terrorists
The lack of authentic leaders
45
Which one is false about South Africans business culture?
Search for “win–win” opportunities for both parties
Most businesspeople have business cards
Age commands respect
Women are not involved in business life
46
3.Which prize Nelson Mandela has won during his life?
Golden Globe Award.
Nobel peace prize
Pulitzer
Academy Awards
47
Which one is not a key for working with South Africans?
All of the above
Business is always discussed outside the home
Age doesn't command respect, age and wisdom are not the same
Searching for "win-win" opportunities for both parties
48
The tribe is the basic sociological unit of Africa that provides one’s sense of identity
True
False
49
The rise of extremist Muslim militants and terrorists are from :
Sudan and Somalia
North Africa
Kenya
All of the above
50
We can count 37 countries on African continent
False
True
51
When you are doing business in Nigeria:
Punctuality at meetings is a very important thing
None of the above
Tone of meeting is friendly & respectful during negotiations
very easy become established in the Niger business community
52
3.Nigerian are a proud and self confident people.
true
false
53
The tribe “Ibo” is extremely resourceful and hardworking.
TRUE
FALSE
54
5.How the African culture can be characterized?
Futuristically oriented
High context
Emphasize on the personal achievement
Low context
55
which one is false about cultural characteristics of Africa /Africans?
In Africa, time is viewed as inflexible
The basic unit of African society is the family
Corruption in Africa is sometimes related to its poverty
Trust and confidence are essential elements needed
56
Nigeria is still a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
true
false
57
There are a lot of conflicts in Africa becaue theeir culture of tribe
TRUE
FALSE
58
Which country is a kingdom?
Morocco
Algeria
The Sudan
Tunisia
59
Rich people are the most respected person in Africa
True
False
60
Coffee is the main income producer of the Nigeria.
False
True
61
What is true about Africa’s culture?
In Africa, time is viewed as very rigid and segmented.
Family is the basic unit of African society
In African business, it is business before friendship.
Trust&confidence arnt important elemts for a success company
62
In South Africa, the country wants to promote:
Pluralism and inclusiveness
Political diversity
Educational and training improvements
All of the above
63
Africa's culture is low context
FALSE
TRUE
64
Tribalism give to people a sense of identity, belonging and responsibility to its members.
False
True
65
How many countries are located on Africa ?
50
51
45
75
66
To make business with Africans, foreigners don’t need to have knowledge of the Africa cultures
true
false
67
Africa’s culture is High-context.Africa’s culture is High-context.
true
false
68
1.How time is considered in Africa, in general?
Segmented
Rigid
Complex
Flexible
69
Africa is the First World in economic terms, it contributes 20% of the global economic output
True
False
70
South African society is in the midst of a transformation that could lead to more prosperity
True
False
71
In Africa, the time is viewed as
Flexible for private life but rigid for business
Flexible, not rigif or segmented like in Brazil
Not flexible at all, very rigid like in USA
None of the above
72
In South Africa, the work environment conditions improve year by year.
False
True
73
What is an aspect of African culture?
Tribalism
All of the above
Chaos
Development
74
The radio, tv, and new technologies don’t affect the Africa communications and business now.
True
False
75
1.Africa has been referred as the continent of ‘’beginings’’.
false
true
76
In Nigeria, intermarriage between tribes is very well known
True
False
77
What is right in Nigeria?
The tone in meetings is rude
The age is not important in negotiations
Time is not of utmost important to Nigerians
Nigerians decision-making is independent from the supervisor
78
Business in South Africa is always outside the home
True
False
79
which one is false about social conditions in South Africa?
Healthcare and social services are gradually improving
An emerging middle class is slowly happening
Lifestyle is better for many black Africans since 2000s
Sports are a positive influence among South Africans
80
What “ANC” means
African National Congress
African National Character
African National Communities
African Nation's Culture
81
Africa’s culture is low-contest.
False
True
82
In Nigeria, as in all Africa, the role of women does not change despite the modernization
True
False

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