Question 1

A culture that values persistence and tradition has a __________ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine 
B)  feminine 
C)  short-term 
D)  long-term 
A)  masculine 
B)  feminine 
C)  short-term 
D)  long-term D

Question 2

Amber's organization is very focused on results instead of process. This is considered a(n) __________ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome 
B)  people 
C)  team 
D)  aggressive 
A)  outcome 
B)  people 
C)  team 
D)  aggressive A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of Hofstede's dimensions of cultural norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who live and work in high power distance cultures are very opinionated. 
B)  People from low power distance cultures are not likely to question authority figures. 
C)  Long-term cultures are more concerned with the goals of their society over short-term performance. 
D)  Feminine cultures prefer competition over relationships. 
A)  People who live and work in high power distance cultures are very opinionated. 
B)  People from low power distance cultures are not likely to question authority figures. 
C)  Long-term cultures are more concerned with the goals of their society over short-term performance. 
D)  Feminine cultures prefer competition over relationships. C

Question 4

When the captain and first officer of Avianca Flight 052 did not question the air traffic controllers who diverted them several times, even though they were running out of fuel, it was likely because of a cultural dimension of

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism. 
B)  uncertainty avoidance. 
C)  masculinity. 
D)  power distance. 
A)  individualism. 
B)  uncertainty avoidance. 
C)  masculinity. 
D)  power distance.

Question 5

When large inequalities of power are tolerated within a culture, that culture has a high rating on

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance. 
B)  individualism. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  long-term orientation. 
A)  power distance. 
B)  individualism. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  long-term orientation.

Question 6

Mark feels enhanced levels of anxiety about ambiguity and tries to follow all of the rules in order to reduce that anxiety. He is likely of a culture that experiences high levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism. 
B)  collectivism. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  masculinity. 
A)  individualism. 
B)  collectivism. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  masculinity.

Question 7

At Shawn's place of work, everyone tends to focus on advancing their own goals, instead of looking out for one another. This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism. 
B)  collectivism. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  masculinity. 
A)  individualism. 
B)  collectivism. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  masculinity.

Question 8

Describe the five dimensions of national culture and why those dimensions are important to consider in an increasingly global world.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but must include:
A. P

Question 9

__________ organizations are corporations with cultures that may even differ from location to location.

Accepted Answer

A)  For-profit 
B)  Nonprofit 
C)  Entrepreneurship 
D)  Government sector 
A)  For-profit 
B)  Nonprofit 
C)  Entrepreneurship 
D)  Government sector

Question 10

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are over 1.5 million __________ organizations in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  for-profit 
B)  nonprofit 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  government sector 
A)  for-profit 
B)  nonprofit 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  government sector

Question 11

Having someone to look to and celebrate is an example of how __________ can help to define an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  heroes 
B)  rites and rituals 
C)  values 
D)  shared stories 
A)  heroes 
B)  rites and rituals 
C)  values 
D)  shared stories

Question 12

Describe organizational identity.

Accepted Answer

Organizational identity involv

Question 13

When Cork switched jobs, he was startled by how differently he was supposed to behave in his new environment. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term orientation. 
B)  power distance. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  culture shock. 
A)  short-term orientation. 
B)  power distance. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  culture shock.

Question 14

What is culture?

Accepted Answer

A group's shared sense of valu

Question 15

Consideration of organizational climate is especially important in __________ types of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  for-profit 
B)  nonprofit 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  government sector 
A)  for-profit 
B)  nonprofit 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  government sector

Question 16

Which of the following is true of paradigms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paradigms break down boundaries. 
B)  Paradigms lead to confusion about how to behave. 
C)  Paradigms make it fairly easy for organizations to change. 
D)  Paradigms are formed by cultural beliefs. 
A)  Paradigms break down boundaries. 
B)  Paradigms lead to confusion about how to behave. 
C)  Paradigms make it fairly easy for organizations to change. 
D)  Paradigms are formed by cultural beliefs.

Question 17

College students entering the workforce today average over __________ jobs in their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A)  five 
B)  ten 
C)  fifteen 
D)  twenty 
A)  five 
B)  ten 
C)  fifteen 
D)  twenty

Question 18

At Margaret's workplace, colleagues have a tight social bond and expect one another to look out for them. The workplace appears to be highly

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic. 
B)  collectivistic. 
C)  uncertain. 
D)  masculine. 
A)  individualistic. 
B)  collectivistic. 
C)  uncertain. 
D)  masculine.

Question 19

Why might someone experience cultural shock?

Accepted Answer

When one discovers significant

Question 20

The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  innovation and risk-taking. 
B)  attention to detail. 
C)  outcome orientation. 
D)  people orientation. 
A)  innovation and risk-taking. 
B)  attention to detail. 
C)  outcome orientation. 
D)  people orientation.

A culture that values persistence and tradition has a __________ orientation.

Amber's organization is very focused on results instead of process. This is considered a(n) __________ orientation.

Which of the following is an example of Hofstede's dimensions of cultural norms?

When the captain and first officer of Avianca Flight 052 did not question the air traffic controllers who diverted them several times, even though they were running out of fuel, it was likely because of a cultural dimension of

When large inequalities of power are tolerated within a culture, that culture has a high rating on

Mark feels enhanced levels of anxiety about ambiguity and tries to follow all of the rules in order to reduce that anxiety. He is likely of a culture that experiences high levels of

At Shawn's place of work, everyone tends to focus on advancing their own goals, instead of looking out for one another. This is an example of a(n)

Describe the five dimensions of national culture and why those dimensions are important to consider in an increasingly global world.

__________ organizations are corporations with cultures that may even differ from location to location.

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are over 1.5 million __________ organizations in the United States.

Having someone to look to and celebrate is an example of how __________ can help to define an organization's culture.

Describe organizational identity.

When Cork switched jobs, he was startled by how differently he was supposed to behave in his new environment. This is an example of

What is culture?

Consideration of organizational climate is especially important in __________ types of organizations.

Which of the following is true of paradigms?

College students entering the workforce today average over __________ jobs in their lifetime.

At Margaret's workplace, colleagues have a tight social bond and expect one another to look out for them. The workplace appears to be highly

Why might someone experience cultural shock?

The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision is referred to as

Organizational Communication and Contextual Realities

Classical Approaches and Organizational Structure

Humanistic Approaches to Organizational Communication

Systems and Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication

Socialization

Organizational Relationships

Organizational Leadership

Teams: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Managing Conflict

Managing Organizational Change and Crises

Celebrating Diversity

Filters

Exam 5: Cultural Approaches to Organizational Communication

A culture that values persistence and tradition has a __________ orientation.

Amber's organization is very focused on results instead of process. This is considered a(n) __________ orientation.

Which of the following is an example of Hofstede's dimensions of cultural norms?

When the captain and first officer of Avianca Flight 052 did not question the air traffic controllers who diverted them several times, even though they were running out of fuel, it was likely because of a cultural dimension of

When large inequalities of power are tolerated within a culture, that culture has a high rating on

Mark feels enhanced levels of anxiety about ambiguity and tries to follow all of the rules in order to reduce that anxiety. He is likely of a culture that experiences high levels of

At Shawn's place of work, everyone tends to focus on advancing their own goals, instead of looking out for one another. This is an example of a(n)

Describe the five dimensions of national culture and why those dimensions are important to consider in an increasingly global world.

__________ organizations are corporations with cultures that may even differ from location to location.

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are over 1.5 million __________ organizations in the United States.

Having someone to look to and celebrate is an example of how __________ can help to define an organization's culture.

Describe organizational identity.

When Cork switched jobs, he was startled by how differently he was supposed to behave in his new environment. This is an example of

What is culture?

Consideration of organizational climate is especially important in __________ types of organizations.

Which of the following is true of paradigms?

College students entering the workforce today average over __________ jobs in their lifetime.

At Margaret's workplace, colleagues have a tight social bond and expect one another to look out for them. The workplace appears to be highly

Why might someone experience cultural shock?

The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision is referred to as

Organizational Communication and Contextual Realities

Classical Approaches and Organizational Structure

Humanistic Approaches to Organizational Communication

Systems and Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication

Socialization

Organizational Relationships

Organizational Leadership

Teams: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Managing Conflict

Managing Organizational Change and Crises

Celebrating Diversity

Filters