Question 1

In polychronic cultures, people focus on one thing at a time and adhere to time commitments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In high-context cultures, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) feelings and thoughts are not explicitly expressed 
B) information is readily shared 
C) people have high sensory involvement 
D) nonverbal communication is not important 
A) feelings and thoughts are not explicitly expressed 
B) information is readily shared 
C) people have high sensory involvement 
D) nonverbal communication is not important

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of communication channels in low-context cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) rapid spread of information 
B) informal flow of information 
C) upward flow of information 
D) controlled flow of information 
A) rapid spread of information 
B) informal flow of information 
C) upward flow of information 
D) controlled flow of information

Question 4

In ________ cultures, people tolerate many things occurring simultaneously and change plans frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) polychronic 
B) low-contact 
C) material 
D) haptic 
A) polychronic 
B) low-contact 
C) material 
D) haptic

Question 5

According to the GLOBE project, a coworker or subordinate from Sweden, a country ranking low on assertiveness, would most likely prefer ________.

Accepted Answer

A) explicitness in communication 
B) a two-way dialogue 
C) a gift exchange before talking business 
D) a direct approach along with facts and figures 
A) explicitness in communication 
B) a two-way dialogue 
C) a gift exchange before talking business 
D) a direct approach along with facts and figures

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a person in a monochronic culture?

Accepted Answer

A) considers time to be flexible 
B) adheres to plan commitments 
C) focuses on multiple tasks at a time 
D) is accustomed to long-term relationships 
A) considers time to be flexible 
B) adheres to plan commitments 
C) focuses on multiple tasks at a time 
D) is accustomed to long-term relationships

Question 7

Kinesics and proxemics are elements of nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In polychronic cultures, people focus on one thing at a time and adhere to time commitments.

In high-context cultures, ________.

Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of communication channels in low-context cultures?

In ________ cultures, people tolerate many things occurring simultaneously and change plans frequently.

According to the GLOBE project, a coworker or subordinate from Sweden, a country ranking low on assertiveness, would most likely prefer ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a person in a monochronic culture?

Kinesics and proxemics are elements of nonverbal communication.

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 4: Communicating Across Cultures

In polychronic cultures, people focus on one thing at a time and adhere to time commitments.

In high-context cultures, ________.

Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of communication channels in low-context cultures?

In ________ cultures, people tolerate many things occurring simultaneously and change plans frequently.

According to the GLOBE project, a coworker or subordinate from Sweden, a country ranking low on assertiveness, would most likely prefer ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a person in a monochronic culture?

Kinesics and proxemics are elements of nonverbal communication.

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

Filters