By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 6, 2024
What is Industrial Anthropology primarily concerned with?
A) The study of ancient civilizations
B) The study of human evolution
C) The study of human behavior in industrial settings
D) The study of language and communication Answer: C) The study of human behavior in industrial settings
Which anthropologist is known for studying labor and industry in the context of anthropology?
A) Bronislaw Malinowski
B) E. E. Evans-Pritchard
C) Sidney Mintz
D) Clifford Geertz Answer: C) Sidney Mintz
What does the term “corporate culture” refer to in industrial anthropology?
A) The financial status of a company
B) The physical layout of an office
C) The shared values, beliefs, and practices of a company’s employees
D) The company’s product line Answer: C) The shared values, beliefs, and practices of a company’s employees
Which method is commonly used by industrial anthropologists to gather data?
A) Controlled experiments
B) Ethnographic fieldwork
C) Archival research
D) Laboratory analysis Answer: B) Ethnographic fieldwork
What is the focus of workplace ethnography?
A) The financial performance of companies
B) The cultural and social dynamics within workplaces
C) The technological advancements in industries
D) The environmental impact of industrial activities Answer: B) The cultural and social dynamics within workplaces
Which concept involves the study of relationships between workers, management, and the organization in industrial anthropology?
A) Kinship
B) Political Economy
C) Organizational Culture
D) Symbolic Interactionism Answer: C) Organizational Culture
Globalism MCQs
What does the term “globalism” refer to?
A) The study of local cultures
B) The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries
C) The isolation of nations from global influences
D) The decline of international trade Answer: B) The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries
Which of the following is a characteristic of globalization?
A) Decreased international trade
B) Increased cultural exchange
C) Reduced communication technologies
D) Isolationist policies Answer: B) Increased cultural exchange
Which organization is known for promoting free trade and economic cooperation globally?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) United Nations (UN)
C) World Trade Organization (WTO)
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Answer: C) World Trade Organization (WTO)
What is the impact of globalization on local cultures?
A) Complete preservation of local traditions
B) Isolation from external influences
C) Cultural homogenization and hybridization
D) Elimination of cultural diversity Answer: C) Cultural homogenization and hybridization
Which term describes the spread of technology, ideas, and practices across the world?
A) Localization
B) Regionalism
C) Global diffusion
D) Isolationism Answer: C) Global diffusion
What is a common criticism of globalization?
A) It leads to greater cultural diversity
B) It promotes economic equality
C) It can exacerbate income inequality and exploit labor
D) It strengthens local industries Answer: C) It can exacerbate income inequality and exploit labor
Which concept refers to the global movement of people for economic, political, or social reasons?
A) Migration
B) Tourism
C) Urbanization
D) Isolation Answer: A) Migration
What is the role of multinational corporations in globalization?
A) To limit international trade
B) To promote national self-sufficiency
C) To facilitate cross-border economic activities and investments
D) To reduce cultural exchanges Answer: C) To facilitate cross-border economic activities and investments
How has the internet influenced globalization?
A) By limiting communication across borders
B) By enhancing global communication and information exchange
C) By reducing international business opportunities
D) By promoting national isolation Answer: B) By enhancing global communication and information exchange
