Question 1

Some cultures are much more complex than other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

__________ are phrases that mean more than the sum of their parts and can cause misunderstandings when translated literally.

Accepted Answer

Idioms

Question 3

Cultural context is the pattern of physical cues,environmental stimuli,and implicit understanding that conveys meaning between members of the same culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

You belong to several cultures,but only ONE affects the way you communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why is it a good idea to learn a few common phrases in a native language before conducting business in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Learning basic phrases not onl

Question 6

List at least three types of nonverbal differences that you might encounter when working with businesspeople from other cultures.Provide at least one example of how these differences might cause misunderstandings in communication.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal differences among cultures are

Question 7

Describe five details you need to consider before doing business abroad.

Accepted Answer

Understand social customs; learn about c

Question 8

Many international documents are written in English and need no translation; however,some forms of written communication still need to be translated,including ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  routine business correspondence. 
B)  interoffice memos. 
C)  advertisements, warranties, and procedure manuals. 
D)  international business letters. 
A)  routine business correspondence. 
B)  interoffice memos. 
C)  advertisements, warranties, and procedure manuals. 
D)  international business letters.

Question 9

Materials most likely to need translation include maintenance manuals,warranties,and product labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Negotiators from high-context cultures _____________

Accepted Answer

A)  try to reach decisions as quickly and as efficiently as possible. 
B)  prefer to make their deals slowly, after building relationships. 
C)  spend a lot of time on each little point to display their good faith. 
D)  arrive at decisions through consensus, after an elaborate and time-consuming process. 
A)  try to reach decisions as quickly and as efficiently as possible. 
B)  prefer to make their deals slowly, after building relationships. 
C)  spend a lot of time on each little point to display their good faith. 
D)  arrive at decisions through consensus, after an elaborate and time-consuming process.

Question 11

Knowing what your communication partners expect can help you adapt to their particular style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Japan is an example of a country with a homogeneous population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People's cultural background influences the way they prioritize what is important in life,helps define their attitude toward what is appropriate in any given situation,and establishes rules for their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

While working in Mexico,you schedule a meeting with a vendor who lives there.When he shows up 20 minutes after the meeting was supposed to begin,should you take it as a sign of incompetence or disrespect? Explain.

Accepted Answer

This behaviour should not be regarded as

Question 15

Many difficulties in intercultural communication occur because people in different cultures have different __________

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics. 
B)  basic assumptions. 
C)  environments. 
D)  media. 
A)  genetics. 
B)  basic assumptions. 
C)  environments. 
D)  media.

Question 16

Culture is inborn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The process of sending and receiving messages between people of different cultures is called __________.

Accepted Answer

intercultu

Question 18

One way to protect against poor translation is to __________ the same message into the original language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way to protect against poor translation...

Question 19

When you react ethnocentrically,you ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  assume that others will act the same way you do. 
B)  recognize the differences that exist between your culture and other cultures. 
C)  focus on the possibility that your words and actions will be misunderstood. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  assume that others will act the same way you do. 
B)  recognize the differences that exist between your culture and other cultures. 
C)  focus on the possibility that your words and actions will be misunderstood. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 20

Many companies recognize that they must be able to conduct business in languages other than English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Some cultures are much more complex than other cultures.

__________ are phrases that mean more than the sum of their parts and can cause misunderstandings when translated literally.

Cultural context is the pattern of physical cues,environmental stimuli,and implicit understanding that conveys meaning between members of the same culture.

You belong to several cultures,but only ONE affects the way you communicate.

Why is it a good idea to learn a few common phrases in a native language before conducting business in a foreign country?

List at least three types of nonverbal differences that you might encounter when working with businesspeople from other cultures.Provide at least one example of how these differences might cause misunderstandings in communication.

Describe five details you need to consider before doing business abroad.

Many international documents are written in English and need no translation; however,some forms of written communication still need to be translated,including ________________

Materials most likely to need translation include maintenance manuals,warranties,and product labels.

Negotiators from high-context cultures _____________

Knowing what your communication partners expect can help you adapt to their particular style.

Japan is an example of a country with a homogeneous population.

People's cultural background influences the way they prioritize what is important in life,helps define their attitude toward what is appropriate in any given situation,and establishes rules for their behaviour.

While working in Mexico,you schedule a meeting with a vendor who lives there.When he shows up 20 minutes after the meeting was supposed to begin,should you take it as a sign of incompetence or disrespect? Explain.

Many difficulties in intercultural communication occur because people in different cultures have different __________

Culture is inborn.

The process of sending and receiving messages between people of different cultures is called __________.

One way to protect against poor translation is to __________ the same message into the original language.

When you react ethnocentrically,you ________________

Many companies recognize that they must be able to conduct business in languages other than English.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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Exam 3: Communicating Interculturally

Some cultures are much more complex than other cultures.

__________ are phrases that mean more than the sum of their parts and can cause misunderstandings when translated literally.

Cultural context is the pattern of physical cues,environmental stimuli,and implicit understanding that conveys meaning between members of the same culture.

You belong to several cultures,but only ONE affects the way you communicate.

Why is it a good idea to learn a few common phrases in a native language before conducting business in a foreign country?

List at least three types of nonverbal differences that you might encounter when working with businesspeople from other cultures.Provide at least one example of how these differences might cause misunderstandings in communication.

Describe five details you need to consider before doing business abroad.

Many international documents are written in English and need no translation; however,some forms of written communication still need to be translated,including ________________

Materials most likely to need translation include maintenance manuals,warranties,and product labels.

Negotiators from high-context cultures _____________

Knowing what your communication partners expect can help you adapt to their particular style.

Japan is an example of a country with a homogeneous population.

People's cultural background influences the way they prioritize what is important in life,helps define their attitude toward what is appropriate in any given situation,and establishes rules for their behaviour.

While working in Mexico,you schedule a meeting with a vendor who lives there.When he shows up 20 minutes after the meeting was supposed to begin,should you take it as a sign of incompetence or disrespect? Explain.

Many difficulties in intercultural communication occur because people in different cultures have different __________

Culture is inborn.

The process of sending and receiving messages between people of different cultures is called __________.

One way to protect against poor translation is to __________ the same message into the original language.

When you react ethnocentrically,you ________________

Many companies recognize that they must be able to conduct business in languages other than English.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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