Question 1

Which of the following statements highlight the difference between Chinese and Brazilian etiquette and customs?

Accepted Answer

A) Meetings begin on time in China, while meetings are relaxed and often start 10 to 15 minutes late in Brazil. 
B) Tibet is a taboo topic of conversation in Brazil, while deforestation is a controversial topic of conversation in China. 
C) Touching is rare in Brazil, while frequent and extended touching is accepted in China. 
D) Business attire in China should be stylish and fashionable while conservative suits are preferred in Brazil. 
E) Gift giving is common in first meetings in Brazil, while gifts are generally not expected on the first meeting in China. 
A) Meetings begin on time in China, while meetings are relaxed and often start 10 to 15 minutes late in Brazil. 
B) Tibet is a taboo topic of conversation in Brazil, while deforestation is a controversial topic of conversation in China. 
C) Touching is rare in Brazil, while frequent and extended touching is accepted in China. 
D) Business attire in China should be stylish and fashionable while conservative suits are preferred in Brazil. 
E) Gift giving is common in first meetings in Brazil, while gifts are generally not expected on the first meeting in China.

Question 2

Which cultural dimension changes most rapidly?

Accepted Answer

The cultural dimension that changes most

Question 3

_____ is the tendency to think that members of groups other than your own are all the same.

Accepted Answer

A) Projected cognitive similarity 
B) Performance orientation 
C) Cultural assimilation 
D) Humane orientation 
E) Outgroup homogeneity effect 
A) Projected cognitive similarity 
B) Performance orientation 
C) Cultural assimilation 
D) Humane orientation 
E) Outgroup homogeneity effect

Question 4

Which of the following is characteristic of high cultural intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) The ability to work by a rigid set of rules and guidelines 
B) The ability to superimpose one's own culture upon all others 
C) The ability to interpret the behavior of people worldwide through a single culture's framework 
D) The ability to approach cross-cultural work relationships with a learner mind-set 
E) The ability to suppress one's curiosity and interest in other cultures 
A) The ability to work by a rigid set of rules and guidelines 
B) The ability to superimpose one's own culture upon all others 
C) The ability to interpret the behavior of people worldwide through a single culture's framework 
D) The ability to approach cross-cultural work relationships with a learner mind-set 
E) The ability to suppress one's curiosity and interest in other cultures

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Low-performance societies emphasize results more than relationships. 
B) Low-performance societies view feedback as essential to improvement. 
C) Low-performance societies display a relaxed view of time. 
D) Low-performance societies emphasize the importance of meeting deadlines. 
E) Low-performance societies have clear mechanisms for measuring the achievement of goals. 
A) Low-performance societies emphasize results more than relationships. 
B) Low-performance societies view feedback as essential to improvement. 
C) Low-performance societies display a relaxed view of time. 
D) Low-performance societies emphasize the importance of meeting deadlines. 
E) Low-performance societies have clear mechanisms for measuring the achievement of goals.

Question 6

Following the rules of etiquette in other cultures is one way of gaining favorable first impressions and showing respect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizations are less likely to develop clear long-term strategies and business plans in present-oriented societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about people with learner mind-sets is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They view other cultures as inferior to their own. 
B) They view other cultures as superior to their own. 
C) They acknowledge that members of other cultures possess unique knowledge. 
D) They believe they have a better knowledge base to conceptualize work than others. 
E) They expect to have full control over all decision-making processes. 
A) They view other cultures as inferior to their own. 
B) They view other cultures as superior to their own. 
C) They acknowledge that members of other cultures possess unique knowledge. 
D) They believe they have a better knowledge base to conceptualize work than others. 
E) They expect to have full control over all decision-making processes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) They express greetings, welcome, concern, and appreciation in most interactions. 
B) They consider taking time to talk about feelings as critical. 
C) They are sensitive to all forms of unfairness. 
D) They smile and display other nonverbal signs of welcome frequently. 
E) They prioritize pleasure and self-enjoyment over kindness and generosity. 
A) They express greetings, welcome, concern, and appreciation in most interactions. 
B) They consider taking time to talk about feelings as critical. 
C) They are sensitive to all forms of unfairness. 
D) They smile and display other nonverbal signs of welcome frequently. 
E) They prioritize pleasure and self-enjoyment over kindness and generosity.

Question 10

Cultures that emphasize duties and obligations and function within tightly knit and permanent social networks are high in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) collectivism 
B) individualism 
C) egalitarianism 
D) ethnocentrism 
E) performance orientation 
A) collectivism 
B) individualism 
C) egalitarianism 
D) ethnocentrism 
E) performance orientation

Question 11

Which of the following is a feature of egalitarian cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees are discouraged from openly challenging leaders. 
B) Salary differences between the top and the bottom of the organization are extreme. 
C) Competence is highly valued in positions of authority. 
D) Status symbols are considered important. 
E) Leaders are approached through intermediaries. 
A) Employees are discouraged from openly challenging leaders. 
B) Salary differences between the top and the bottom of the organization are extreme. 
C) Competence is highly valued in positions of authority. 
D) Status symbols are considered important. 
E) Leaders are approached through intermediaries.

Question 12

In high gender-egalitarianism cultures, men and women are encouraged to occupy the same professional roles and leadership positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Learning the languages of other cultures helps you appreciate the richness of those cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In hierarchical cultures:

Accepted Answer

A) decision making is decentralized. 
B) protocol based on status is not important. 
C) subordinates do not take responsibility for the mistakes of leaders. 
D) leaders are approached through intermediaries. 
E) status symbols aren't valued. 
A) decision making is decentralized. 
B) protocol based on status is not important. 
C) subordinates do not take responsibility for the mistakes of leaders. 
D) leaders are approached through intermediaries. 
E) status symbols aren't valued.

Question 15

Which of the following is a feature of low-performance societies?

Accepted Answer

A) There is more emphasis on results than on relationships. 
B) Measurable goals and objectives are prioritized in meetings. 
C) Feedback is viewed as essential to improvement. 
D) Expressions of loyalty and sympathy are valued. 
E) Financial incentives are considered appropriate motivators. 
A) There is more emphasis on results than on relationships. 
B) Measurable goals and objectives are prioritized in meetings. 
C) Feedback is viewed as essential to improvement. 
D) Expressions of loyalty and sympathy are valued. 
E) Financial incentives are considered appropriate motivators.

Question 16

_____ refers to how cultures socialize members to feel in novel, surprising, or extraordinary situations.

Accepted Answer

A) Collectivism 
B) Humane orientation 
C) Uncertainty avoidance 
D) Egalitarianism 
E) Individualism 
A) Collectivism 
B) Humane orientation 
C) Uncertainty avoidance 
D) Egalitarianism 
E) Individualism

Question 17

People in low uncertainty avoidance cultures often stress orderliness and consistency, even if it means sacrificing experimentation and innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the different types of conversation styles in each of the BRIC countries?

Accepted Answer

People communicate in a different fashio

Question 19

Tibet is a taboo topic of conversation in India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is uncertainty avoidance (UA)? Describe high UA and low UA cultures.

Accepted Answer

Uncertainty avoidance (UA) refers to how

Which of the following statements highlight the difference between Chinese and Brazilian etiquette and customs?

Which cultural dimension changes most rapidly?

_____ is the tendency to think that members of groups other than your own are all the same.

Which of the following is characteristic of high cultural intelligence?

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

Following the rules of etiquette in other cultures is one way of gaining favorable first impressions and showing respect.

Organizations are less likely to develop clear long-term strategies and business plans in present-oriented societies.

Which of the following statements about people with learner mind-sets is true?

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

Cultures that emphasize duties and obligations and function within tightly knit and permanent social networks are high in _____.

Which of the following is a feature of egalitarian cultures?

In high gender-egalitarianism cultures, men and women are encouraged to occupy the same professional roles and leadership positions.

Learning the languages of other cultures helps you appreciate the richness of those cultures.

In hierarchical cultures:

Which of the following is a feature of low-performance societies?

_____ refers to how cultures socialize members to feel in novel, surprising, or extraordinary situations.

People in low uncertainty avoidance cultures often stress orderliness and consistency, even if it means sacrificing experimentation and innovation.

What are the different types of conversation styles in each of the BRIC countries?

Tibet is a taboo topic of conversation in India.

What is uncertainty avoidance (UA)? Describe high UA and low UA 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 statements highlight the difference between Chinese and Brazilian etiquette and customs?

Which cultural dimension changes most rapidly?

_____ is the tendency to think that members of groups other than your own are all the same.

Which of the following is characteristic of high cultural intelligence?

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

Following the rules of etiquette in other cultures is one way of gaining favorable first impressions and showing respect.

Organizations are less likely to develop clear long-term strategies and business plans in present-oriented societies.

Which of the following statements about people with learner mind-sets is true?

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

Cultures that emphasize duties and obligations and function within tightly knit and permanent social networks are high in _____.

Which of the following is a feature of egalitarian cultures?

In high gender-egalitarianism cultures, men and women are encouraged to occupy the same professional roles and leadership positions.

Learning the languages of other cultures helps you appreciate the richness of those cultures.

In hierarchical cultures:

Which of the following is a feature of low-performance societies?

_____ refers to how cultures socialize members to feel in novel, surprising, or extraordinary situations.

People in low uncertainty avoidance cultures often stress orderliness and consistency, even if it means sacrificing experimentation and innovation.

What are the different types of conversation styles in each of the BRIC countries?

Tibet is a taboo topic of conversation in India.

What is uncertainty avoidance (UA)? Describe high UA and low UA 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