Exam 1: Foundations of Human Relations

One advantage to living in an individualistic culture is the focus on

According to Bateson (1994), _____________ must cooperate, which fosters a more feminine society.

Gwen is looking forward to getting married in May, a date that is quickly approaching. Her mother reminds her, "Don't forget what your grandmother said: Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue." This saying is an example of a(n)

Your text suggests that human relations is more accurately thought of as an art. Which of the following best describes this statement?

In which location does the New Year's tradition involve eating black-eyed peas, which are considered a symbol for kindness and blessings?

In general, individuals from Western cultures are more likely to value ___________ in communication.

Craig enjoys his job and perceives himself to be a valuable employee because his boss often consults him concerning work issues and new policies. Which of the following cultures is most supportive of this kind of work environment?

Darren had his first lemonade stand at six; his first dog washing job at 10 and his first lawn service company at 12. More than likely Darren lives in a(n) _____________ culture.

Iman grew up in a high power distance culture. Which of the following statements is uncharacteristic of individuals from that type of culture?

You have $75 to spend and want to increase your chances of landing a terrific job upon completing college. According to the 2003 employer survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the best way to apply that money to your job search is to

According to Bateson (1994), _____________ creates competition for land and resources, which fosters a more competitive, masculine society.

Rita is in her early 20s and rents a small apartment near town. Because she is Hispanic, many of her friends assume she lives with her immediate and extended family. This is an example of a(n)

Someone who strongly agrees with the statements "I feel good when I cooperate with others" and "It is important to maintain harmony within my group" can be best described as

Marcus likes taking his Great Dane, Brutus, to the dog park. Although the community value is leashing all dogs, Marcus interprets this value as only applicable to those owners with dangerous dogs. Therefore, Brutus walks leash-free. Another name for his interpretation of the value is a(n)

Jane wants to better understand why her friend Margaret chooses the boyfriends she does. One way for Jane to gain insight into Margaret's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is through the study of

Audrey has the opportunity to take a sales position out of state. This promotion will increase her visibility in the company, as well as her salary. Although her spouse is supportive, the career move will take her away from her family two nights a week. In weighing the advantages and disadvantages of this promotion, which value system will she probably use the most in making her decision?

Of the three dimensions most often studied with respect to culture, _________ has been the most widely used in cross-cultural research.

According to the 2003 employer survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, _____________ were considered even more important factors for hiring college graduates than were analytical skills, computer skills, or GPA.

Individuals from low uncertainty avoidance cultures

Annette meets Carson at a night club, and the first thing she asks is, "What do you do for a living?" Clearly, Annette comes from a ___________ culture.