Question 1

Theory Z was proposed by Douglas McGregor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In most of the world's cultures,a person occupying superior status is entitled to a physically elevated position-a throne,a dais,a podium from which to address subordinates.This relates to the cultural characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A) language. 
B) values. 
C) time. 
D) artifacts. 
E) space.

Question 3

The lack of an established governing system creates the need for informal power structures that regulate behavior and conduct,set and promote ideals,and engage in commerce and trade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In an explicit-rule culture,there may be no agenda for a meeting as everyone knows why they are gathered and what role each member plays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An economy with relatively little government oversight may be said to reflect more of the markets)but is more restricted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ is the communication that takes place within the same culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the communication that takes place...

Question 7

In an)_____ culture,rules are clearly communicated so that everyone is aware of them.

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty-accepting 
B) explicit-rule 
C) collectivist 
D) short-term orientation 
E) feminine

Question 8

Describe implicit-rule cultures and explicit-rule cultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe implicit-rule cultures and explicit-rule cultures....

Question 9

_____ can be defined as a generalization about a group of people that oversimplifies their culture.

Accepted Answer

A) Prejudice 
B) Bias 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Stereotypes 
E) Phobia

Question 10

An economy with relatively little government oversight may:

Accepted Answer

A) be said to reflect more of the markets. 
B) be more restricted. 
C) be more challenging for both internal and external businesses. 
D) regulate business transactions based on the government's needs. 
E) take a more "hands off" approach in economic areas.

Question 11

Define and discuss the effects of ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define and discuss the effects of ethnocentrism....

Question 12

Mike and Sara are both from the same country and share the same culture.The communication that takes place between them would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) intracultural communication. 
B) intrapersonal communication. 
C) ethnocentric communication. 
D) international communication. 
E) individual communication.

Question 13

Libel is:

Accepted Answer

A) A spoken,published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation,personal or professional. 
B) A written,published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation,personal or professional. 
C) A song which demonstrates a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation,personal or professional. 
D) A radio interview which demonstrates published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation,personal or professional.

Question 14

The knowledge of what a cultural symbol stands for helps to reinforce who is a group member and who is not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To _____ is to think that people are all basically similar.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To _____ is to think that people...

Question 16

People,even from the same community,have to arrive at a common understanding of value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hall shows us that emphasis on a culture as a whole,and how it operates,may lead us to:

Accepted Answer

A) neglect individual differences. 
B) hold beliefs or practice customs that do not follow our own cultural norm. 
C) identify the unique differences that exist between people. 
D) learn more about other cultures. 
E) be more open to new ideas and experiences.

Question 18

Time is considered in a more fluid sense in:

Accepted Answer

A) short-term orientation cultures. 
B) uncertainty-accepting cultures. 
C) monochromatic time. 
D) polychromatic time. 
E) masculine cultures.

Question 19

Space is a cultural characteristic;it may be a verbal symbol that represents status and power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Slander is:

Accepted Answer

A) A spoken false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation. 
B) A written false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation. 
C) A print advertisement false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation. 
D) A note to a friend with a false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

Exam 18: Intercultural and International Business Communication

Theory Z was proposed by Douglas McGregor.

In most of the world's cultures,a person occupying superior status is entitled to a physically elevated position-a throne,a dais,a podium from which to address subordinates.This relates to the cultural characteristic of:

The lack of an established governing system creates the need for informal power structures that regulate behavior and conduct,set and promote ideals,and engage in commerce and trade.

In an explicit-rule culture,there may be no agenda for a meeting as everyone knows why they are gathered and what role each member plays.

An economy with relatively little government oversight may be said to reflect more of the markets)but is more restricted.

_____ is the communication that takes place within the same culture.

In an) _____ culture,rules are clearly communicated so that everyone is aware of them.

Describe implicit-rule cultures and explicit-rule cultures.

_____ can be defined as a generalization about a group of people that oversimplifies their culture.

An economy with relatively little government oversight may:

Define and discuss the effects of ethnocentrism.

Mike and Sara are both from the same country and share the same culture.The communication that takes place between them would be classified as:

Libel is:

The knowledge of what a cultural symbol stands for helps to reinforce who is a group member and who is not.

To _____ is to think that people are all basically similar.

People,even from the same community,have to arrive at a common understanding of value.

Hall shows us that emphasis on a culture as a whole,and how it operates,may lead us to:

Time is considered in a more fluid sense in:

Space is a cultural characteristic;it may be a verbal symbol that represents status and power.

Slander is: