1.American Business culture stresses achievement over individual initiative. FALSE- individual initiative and achievement are both stressed.

2. The concept "time is money" is taken very seriously in America. TRUE

3. Status, protocol and saving face are bigger issues than money form American Business professionals. FALSE- money is a key priority and an issue that will be used to win most arguments.

4.The United States is the most litigious society in the world. TRUE

5. American Business people tend to be direct and will not hesitate to disagree with you. TRUE

Scores

5 correct - you are on your way to developing cultural intelligence and are secure in your knowledge about  U.S. culture

4 correct - you have some knowledge about the U.S. and it looks good for becoming culturally intelligent.

3 or less correct - If you are from the U.S. , you need to learn more about your own country before you start becoming culturally intelligent.