Question 1

Which of the following is true of a co-culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Co-culture involves the belief that your own culture is superior. 
B) Co-culture is a combination of elements from different cultures. 
C) People with judger mind-sets find it easier to develop co-cultures. 
D) Co-cultures deemphasize the differences that exist between cultures. 
E) People with learner mind-sets cannot develop co-cultures. 
A) Co-culture involves the belief that your own culture is superior. 
B) Co-culture is a combination of elements from different cultures. 
C) People with judger mind-sets find it easier to develop co-cultures. 
D) Co-cultures deemphasize the differences that exist between cultures. 
E) People with learner mind-sets cannot develop co-cultures. B

Question 2

How does a less-assertive culture differ from a highly assertive culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Less-assertive cultures are uncomfortable with silence and speak up quickly to fill the silence. 
B) Less-assertive cultures prioritize resolving issues over showing respect to others. 
C) Less-assertive cultures typically express a lot of emotion. 
D) Less-assertive cultures use tough, dominant language. 
E) Less-assertive cultures stress equality and use cooperative language. 
A) Less-assertive cultures are uncomfortable with silence and speak up quickly to fill the silence. 
B) Less-assertive cultures prioritize resolving issues over showing respect to others. 
C) Less-assertive cultures typically express a lot of emotion. 
D) Less-assertive cultures use tough, dominant language. 
E) Less-assertive cultures stress equality and use cooperative language. E

Question 3

High-performance societies view feedback as judgmental and uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

_____ culture tends to be more permanent and enduring than other types of culture.

Accepted Answer

A) Team 
B) National 
C) Business 
D) Organizational 
E) Work 
A) Team 
B) National 
C) Business 
D) Organizational 
E) Work

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes Brazilian etiquette and customs?

Accepted Answer

A) People commonly sit side by side rather than facing one another during meetings. 
B) Individual meals are rarely served, and dishes for the group are provided on a rotating tray. 
C) Poverty and slum areas are taboo topics of conversation in the country. 
D) Films, politics, and cricket are appropriate topics of conversation in the country. 
E) Gifts generally are not expected on first meeting, and buying someone a meal is a better option. 
A) People commonly sit side by side rather than facing one another during meetings. 
B) Individual meals are rarely served, and dishes for the group are provided on a rotating tray. 
C) Poverty and slum areas are taboo topics of conversation in the country. 
D) Films, politics, and cricket are appropriate topics of conversation in the country. 
E) Gifts generally are not expected on first meeting, and buying someone a meal is a better option.

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of people from high humane orientation cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) They extend concern to both friends and strangers. 
B) They prioritize pleasure and self-enjoyment over kindness and generosity. 
C) They smile and display other nonverbal signs of welcome infrequently. 
D) They expect people to solve their own problems. 
E) They consider taking time to talk about feelings as inefficient. 
A) They extend concern to both friends and strangers. 
B) They prioritize pleasure and self-enjoyment over kindness and generosity. 
C) They smile and display other nonverbal signs of welcome infrequently. 
D) They expect people to solve their own problems. 
E) They consider taking time to talk about feelings as inefficient.

Question 7

Business managers high in cultural intelligence recognize that developing effective co-cultures requires creating something new.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The outgroup homogeneity effect occurs when people project their own cultural norms and values to explain the behaviors they see in others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In less-assertive cultures, people are uncomfortable with silence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Developing strong cross-cultural relationships requires a judger mind-set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is projected cognitive similarity?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the assumption that no two cultures are alike in terms of values and norms. 
B) It is the assumption that all cultures are inferior to your own. 
C) It is the assumption that other cultural groups have the same values as your own. 
D) It is the assumption that certain cultures can never be stereotyped. 
E) It is the assumption that all cultures are superior to your own. 
A) It is the assumption that no two cultures are alike in terms of values and norms. 
B) It is the assumption that all cultures are inferior to your own. 
C) It is the assumption that other cultural groups have the same values as your own. 
D) It is the assumption that certain cultures can never be stereotyped. 
E) It is the assumption that all cultures are superior to your own.

Question 12

Which of the following is useful advice on conducting business across cultures with those who have limited English ability?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine a person's level of communication proficiency within the first few moments of your interactions. 
B) Speak at your normal, regular pace instead of speaking slowly as this may be viewed as disrespectful. 
C) Use slang and jargon instead of literal language as much as possible. 
D) Allow those with limited English ability enough time to process their thoughts into English. 
E) When using an interpreter, focus on the interpreter instead of the person you are communicating with. 
A) Determine a person's level of communication proficiency within the first few moments of your interactions. 
B) Speak at your normal, regular pace instead of speaking slowly as this may be viewed as disrespectful. 
C) Use slang and jargon instead of literal language as much as possible. 
D) Allow those with limited English ability enough time to process their thoughts into English. 
E) When using an interpreter, focus on the interpreter instead of the person you are communicating with.

Question 13

In high uncertainty avoidance cultures:

Accepted Answer

A) formalized policies are considered unnecessary. 
B) business interactions are informal. 
C) change is welcome and considered desirable. 
D) verification is sought through oral communication. 
E) orderliness and consistency are held important. 
A) formalized policies are considered unnecessary. 
B) business interactions are informal. 
C) change is welcome and considered desirable. 
D) verification is sought through oral communication. 
E) orderliness and consistency are held important.

Question 14

In low uncertainty avoidance cultures:

Accepted Answer

A) formality is expected in most interpersonal business interactions. 
B) change is unwelcome and undesirable. 
C) orderliness and consistency are held important. 
D) trust is hard to build and is valued less than contractual agreements. 
E) tasks involving calculated risks, problem solving, and experimentation are preferred. 
A) formality is expected in most interpersonal business interactions. 
B) change is unwelcome and undesirable. 
C) orderliness and consistency are held important. 
D) trust is hard to build and is valued less than contractual agreements. 
E) tasks involving calculated risks, problem solving, and experimentation are preferred.

Question 15

What is future orientation? What are the differences between high future orientation and low future orientation cultures?

Accepted Answer

Future orientation (FO) involves the deg

Question 16

Which of the following cultural dimensions changes most rapidly?

Accepted Answer

A) Individualism and collectivism 
B) Egalitarianism and hierarchy 
C) Performance orientation 
D) Future orientation 
E) Uncertainty avoidance 
A) Individualism and collectivism 
B) Egalitarianism and hierarchy 
C) Performance orientation 
D) Future orientation 
E) Uncertainty avoidance

Question 17

Which of the following statements about high-performance societies is true?

Accepted Answer

A) High-performance societies emphasize results more than relationships. 
B) High-performance societies view feedback as judgmental and uncomfortable. 
C) High-performance societies value expressions of loyalty and sympathy. 
D) High-performance societies display a relaxed view of time. 
E) High-performance societies consider financial incentives to be inappropriate motivators. 
A) High-performance societies emphasize results more than relationships. 
B) High-performance societies view feedback as judgmental and uncomfortable. 
C) High-performance societies value expressions of loyalty and sympathy. 
D) High-performance societies display a relaxed view of time. 
E) High-performance societies consider financial incentives to be inappropriate motivators.

Question 18

The cultural dimension of assertiveness deals with:

Accepted Answer

A) the level of confrontation and directness that is considered appropriate and productive. 
B) the degree to which cultures are willing to sacrifice current wants to achieve future needs. 
C) the way in which cultures socialize members to feel in uncertain, novel, surprising, or extraordinary situations. 
D) the division of roles between men and women in society. 
E) the degree to which an organization or society encourages and rewards individuals for being fair, altruistic, friendly, generous, caring, and kind. 
A) the level of confrontation and directness that is considered appropriate and productive. 
B) the degree to which cultures are willing to sacrifice current wants to achieve future needs. 
C) the way in which cultures socialize members to feel in uncertain, novel, surprising, or extraordinary situations. 
D) the division of roles between men and women in society. 
E) the degree to which an organization or society encourages and rewards individuals for being fair, altruistic, friendly, generous, caring, and kind.

Question 19

In high humane orientation cultures:

Accepted Answer

A) companies and shareholders emphasize social responsibility. 
B) society members are expected to solve personal problems on their own. 
C) self-enjoyment takes precedence over displays of generosity. 
D) people extend material and social support only to a close circle of friends and family. 
E) people smile and display other nonverbal signs of welcome infrequently. 
A) companies and shareholders emphasize social responsibility. 
B) society members are expected to solve personal problems on their own. 
C) self-enjoyment takes precedence over displays of generosity. 
D) people extend material and social support only to a close circle of friends and family. 
E) people smile and display other nonverbal signs of welcome infrequently.

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of low uncertainty avoidance cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Orderliness and consistency are considered important. 
B) Rules are inflexible and binding. 
C) Oral verification is considered adequate. 
D) Change is undesirable and not easily accepted. 
E) Clear-cut instructions and rules are used to clarify expectations. 
A) Orderliness and consistency are considered important. 
B) Rules are inflexible and binding. 
C) Oral verification is considered adequate. 
D) Change is undesirable and not easily accepted. 
E) Clear-cut instructions and rules are used to clarify expectations.

Which of the following is true of a co-culture?

How does a less-assertive culture differ from a highly assertive culture?

High-performance societies view feedback as judgmental and uncomfortable.

_____ culture tends to be more permanent and enduring than other types of culture.

Which of the following statements best describes Brazilian etiquette and customs?

Which of the following is characteristic of people from high humane orientation cultures?

Business managers high in cultural intelligence recognize that developing effective co-cultures requires creating something new.

The outgroup homogeneity effect occurs when people project their own cultural norms and values to explain the behaviors they see in others.

In less-assertive cultures, people are uncomfortable with silence.

Developing strong cross-cultural relationships requires a judger mind-set.

What is projected cognitive similarity?

Which of the following is useful advice on conducting business across cultures with those who have limited English ability?

In high uncertainty avoidance cultures:

In low uncertainty avoidance cultures:

What is future orientation? What are the differences between high future orientation and low future orientation cultures?

Which of the following cultural dimensions changes most rapidly?

Which of the following statements about high-performance societies is true?

The cultural dimension of assertiveness deals with:

In high humane orientation cultures:

Which of the following is a feature of low uncertainty avoidance cultures?

Establishing Credibility

Interpersonal Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Team Communication and Difficult Conversations

Creating Effective Business Messages

Improving Readability With Style and Design

Email and Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication

Social Media for Business Communication

Routine Business Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Research and Business Proposals and Planning for Business Reports

Completing Business Proposals and Business Reports

Planning Presentations

Delivering Presentations

Employment Communications

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Exam 4: Global Communication and Diversity

Which of the following is true of a co-culture?

How does a less-assertive culture differ from a highly assertive culture?

High-performance societies view feedback as judgmental and uncomfortable.

_____ culture tends to be more permanent and enduring than other types of culture.

Which of the following statements best describes Brazilian etiquette and customs?

Which of the following is characteristic of people from high humane orientation cultures?

Business managers high in cultural intelligence recognize that developing effective co-cultures requires creating something new.

The outgroup homogeneity effect occurs when people project their own cultural norms and values to explain the behaviors they see in others.

In less-assertive cultures, people are uncomfortable with silence.

Developing strong cross-cultural relationships requires a judger mind-set.

What is projected cognitive similarity?

Which of the following is useful advice on conducting business across cultures with those who have limited English ability?

In high uncertainty avoidance cultures:

In low uncertainty avoidance cultures:

What is future orientation? What are the differences between high future orientation and low future orientation cultures?

Which of the following cultural dimensions changes most rapidly?

Which of the following statements about high-performance societies is true?

The cultural dimension of assertiveness deals with:

In high humane orientation cultures:

Which of the following is a feature of low uncertainty avoidance cultures?

Establishing Credibility

Interpersonal Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Team Communication and Difficult Conversations

Creating Effective Business Messages

Improving Readability With Style and Design

Email and Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication

Social Media for Business Communication

Routine Business Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Research and Business Proposals and Planning for Business Reports

Completing Business Proposals and Business Reports

Planning Presentations

Delivering Presentations

Employment Communications

Filters