Exam 3: Diversity in Business and the Professions

By the year 2005,it is predicted that _________of the new entrants to the work force will Be women and minorities.

Which of the following characteristics will NOT result in positive communication Behavior between culturally diverse people?

When a medical doctor says,"Nurse,hand me the sharp,silver thingy," he is using a jargon.

Cultural relativism is the belief in the superiority of one's own culture.

Where differences in communication occur and when expectations are different Between communicators,which of the following is likely to occur?

Improving communication flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity enhances communication competence.

The most recent metaphor for United States society implies that each cultural group Retains some aspects of its original identity.This is the __________ metaphor.

Total knowledge and complete understanding of another culture is

When using the proper terms to identify people who are members of different groups, _________ promotes positive communication and provides insights into others' Perspectives.