Question 1

A transcultural marketing approach within one's own country implies that manage-ment appreciates the differences among _________________ groups and develops appropriate strategies to reach such peoples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A transcultural marketing approach within one's own...

Question 2

Authority in Native American culture is more vertical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

___________ is a new work culture theme characterized by individuals taking respon-sibility for their own career development in an environment that encourages human growth.

Accepted Answer

A) Diversity 
B) Laissez-faire 
C) Empowerment.

Question 4

A high-context culture uses information that is either in the physical context or internal-ized in the person, with little meaning communicated in the explicit words or message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Geographically, Mexico is part of North America, but culturally is identified with Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Culturally, Canadians are just like their counterparts in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ___________ corporation's approach is to create an integrated worldwide system with a collaborative approach.

Accepted Answer

A) geocentric 
B) polycentric 
C) regiocentric.

Question 8

Hearing is what our normal listening mode should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cultural synergy is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) integrating the characteristics of another culture and adopting them; 
B) building upon the differences in people to foster mutual growth and accomplishment; 
C) recognizing one's cultural differences and how these differences affect the communication process.

Question 10

An example of a high-context culture is:

Accepted Answer

A) Japan 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) both of the above.

Question 11

For a minority seeking to move into the majority culture, the item of least concern should be:

Accepted Answer

A) Language and communication habits. 
B) Dress and appearance. 
C) Work habits and practices. 
D) Artistic tastes and preferences.

Question 12

List five cultural universals, and compare these universals in two different cultures.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

A ___________ culture is one in which most information is contained in explicit codes.

Accepted Answer

A) low-context 
B) high-context 
C) middle-context.

Question 14

On the other hand, when communication in a culture is largely contained in explicit codes, such as words, or involves directly exchanging accurate messages, as in the United States and Great Britain, the culture is designated as _________________ context.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

As intercultural communication involves more than learning a foreign language, the global manager or professional should be aware of the meaning behind
 _________________-that is, nonverbal communication that may be different in the host culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As intercultural communication involves more than learning...

Question 16

In Japan, the cultural attitudes of the people are largely ethnocentric and aesthetic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Culture shock can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) an unnecessary experience many individuals face abroad; 
B) a feeling of general anxiety due to differences in a foreign culture and having to learn a new set of behavioral patterns; 
C) both a and b

Question 18

Give three reasons why it is important today for any organization to have a global perspective.

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Question 19

In Asian cultures, conflicts are usually resolved legally and through lawyers who are held in high esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The one item among the following that is not a cultural universal is:

Accepted Answer

A) Advertising. 
B) Courtship. 
C) Division of labor. 
D) Sports.

Exam 10: Navigating Intercultural Environments: Concepts and Strategies

A transcultural marketing approach within one's own country implies that manage-ment appreciates the differences among _________________ groups and develops appropriate strategies to reach such peoples.

Authority in Native American culture is more vertical.

___________ is a new work culture theme characterized by individuals taking respon-sibility for their own career development in an environment that encourages human growth.

A high-context culture uses information that is either in the physical context or internal-ized in the person, with little meaning communicated in the explicit words or message.

Geographically, Mexico is part of North America, but culturally is identified with Latin America.

Culturally, Canadians are just like their counterparts in the United States.

A ___________ corporation's approach is to create an integrated worldwide system with a collaborative approach.

Hearing is what our normal listening mode should be.

Cultural synergy is defined as:

An example of a high-context culture is:

For a minority seeking to move into the majority culture, the item of least concern should be:

List five cultural universals, and compare these universals in two different cultures.

A ___________ culture is one in which most information is contained in explicit codes.

On the other hand, when communication in a culture is largely contained in explicit codes, such as words, or involves directly exchanging accurate messages, as in the United States and Great Britain, the culture is designated as _________________ context.

As intercultural communication involves more than learning a foreign language, the global manager or professional should be aware of the meaning behind _________________-that is, nonverbal communication that may be different in the host culture.

In Japan, the cultural attitudes of the people are largely ethnocentric and aesthetic.

Culture shock can be defined as:

Give three reasons why it is important today for any organization to have a global perspective.

In Asian cultures, conflicts are usually resolved legally and through lawyers who are held in high esteem.

The one item among the following that is not a cultural universal is: