Question 1

The two major Chinese languages are Mandarin and Cantonese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Since all cultures share the same basic values,cultures attach the same meanings to these basic values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Language barrier refers to

Accepted Answer

A) violations of grammatical rules 
B) cultural and linguistic violations of communication conventions 
C) poor pronunciation 
D) the use of an interpreter. 
A) violations of grammatical rules 
B) cultural and linguistic violations of communication conventions 
C) poor pronunciation 
D) the use of an interpreter. B

Question 4

Discuss the impact of specialized terminology such as jargon and sports terminology on intercultural business communication.

Accepted Answer

Specialized terminology, such as jargon

Question 5

Geocentric staffing means

Accepted Answer

A) managers come from any country regardless of cultural origin 
B) managers of a subsidiary come from the country of headquarters 
C) managers of a subsidiary come from the host country 
D) managers come from the same geographic region. 
A) managers come from any country regardless of cultural origin 
B) managers of a subsidiary come from the country of headquarters 
C) managers of a subsidiary come from the host country 
D) managers come from the same geographic region.

Question 6

Discuss the relationship between culture and language. How are cultural priorities apparent in the language?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between culture and lan

Question 7

Discuss different levels of language competency and illustrate the impact on effective business communication.

Accepted Answer

Language competency can be divided into

Question 8

The industrialized countries have come to an agreement on what is an acceptable format for business letters and reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the functions of the Académie Française is to keep French pure and reject the adoption of foreign words into French.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some say that because English is widely spoken around the globe

Accepted Answer

A) English will become the universal language in all business transactions in the near future. 
B) there is no need to study any other foreign languages 
C) there will be a decline of the use of other languages even by native speakers of other languages 
D) many native English speakers make the assumption that they can do business everywhere in English. 
A) English will become the universal language in all business transactions in the near future. 
B) there is no need to study any other foreign languages 
C) there will be a decline of the use of other languages even by native speakers of other languages 
D) many native English speakers make the assumption that they can do business everywhere in English.

Question 11

The language spoken in Hong Kong is

Accepted Answer

A) Mandarin 
B) Shanghai dialect 
C) Cantonese 
D) standard Chinese 
A) Mandarin 
B) Shanghai dialect 
C) Cantonese 
D) standard Chinese

Question 12

Ethnocentric staffing means that a firm staffs all managerial positions in a foreign subsidiary with people from the home country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Geocentric staffing does not consider the cultural origin of the manager in staffing decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Carmen Garcia from Mexico will use an interpreter for her business negotiations in Auckland,New Zealand. What should she do to use the interpreter most effectively?

Accepted Answer

To use an interpreter most effectively f

Question 15

In polycentric staffing,managers of the subsidiary are natives of the country in which the subsidiary is located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Perceptions of fluency in a foreign language are influenced by nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are considerations in choosing an appropriate foreign language for intercultural business communication purposes? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

When choosing an appropriate foreign lan

Question 18

English is the most widely accepted language for business;therefore,native English speakers do not need to learn a foreign language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The German and American concept of notarized is the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How does technology affect intercultural business communication?

Accepted Answer

Technology has a significant impact on i

The two major Chinese languages are Mandarin and Cantonese.

Since all cultures share the same basic values,cultures attach the same meanings to these basic values.

Language barrier refers to

Discuss the impact of specialized terminology such as jargon and sports terminology on intercultural business communication.

Geocentric staffing means

Discuss the relationship between culture and language. How are cultural priorities apparent in the language?

Discuss different levels of language competency and illustrate the impact on effective business communication.

The industrialized countries have come to an agreement on what is an acceptable format for business letters and reports.

One of the functions of the Académie Française is to keep French pure and reject the adoption of foreign words into French.

Some say that because English is widely spoken around the globe

The language spoken in Hong Kong is

Ethnocentric staffing means that a firm staffs all managerial positions in a foreign subsidiary with people from the home country.

Geocentric staffing does not consider the cultural origin of the manager in staffing decisions.

Carmen Garcia from Mexico will use an interpreter for her business negotiations in Auckland,New Zealand. What should she do to use the interpreter most effectively?

In polycentric staffing,managers of the subsidiary are natives of the country in which the subsidiary is located.

Perceptions of fluency in a foreign language are influenced by nonverbal communication.

What are considerations in choosing an appropriate foreign language for intercultural business communication purposes? Provide examples.

English is the most widely accepted language for business;therefore,native English speakers do not need to learn a foreign language.

The German and American concept of notarized is the same.

How does technology affect intercultural business communication?

Culture and Communication

Getting to Know Another Culture

The Self and Croups

Organizing Messages to Other Cultures

Nonverbal Language in Intercultural Communication

Cultural Rules for Establishing Relationships

Information, Decisions, and Solutions

Intercultural Negotiation Teams

Legal and Governmental Considerations in Intercultural Business Communication

The Influence of Business Structures and Corporate Culture on Intercultural Business Communication

Intercultural Dynamics in the International Company

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Exam 2: The Role of Language in Intercultural Business Communication

The two major Chinese languages are Mandarin and Cantonese.

Since all cultures share the same basic values,cultures attach the same meanings to these basic values.

Language barrier refers to

Discuss the impact of specialized terminology such as jargon and sports terminology on intercultural business communication.

Geocentric staffing means

Discuss the relationship between culture and language. How are cultural priorities apparent in the language?

Discuss different levels of language competency and illustrate the impact on effective business communication.

The industrialized countries have come to an agreement on what is an acceptable format for business letters and reports.

One of the functions of the Académie Française is to keep French pure and reject the adoption of foreign words into French.

Some say that because English is widely spoken around the globe

The language spoken in Hong Kong is

Ethnocentric staffing means that a firm staffs all managerial positions in a foreign subsidiary with people from the home country.

Geocentric staffing does not consider the cultural origin of the manager in staffing decisions.

Carmen Garcia from Mexico will use an interpreter for her business negotiations in Auckland,New Zealand. What should she do to use the interpreter most effectively?

In polycentric staffing,managers of the subsidiary are natives of the country in which the subsidiary is located.

Perceptions of fluency in a foreign language are influenced by nonverbal communication.

What are considerations in choosing an appropriate foreign language for intercultural business communication purposes? Provide examples.

English is the most widely accepted language for business;therefore,native English speakers do not need to learn a foreign language.

The German and American concept of notarized is the same.

How does technology affect intercultural business communication?

Culture and Communication

Getting to Know Another Culture

The Self and Croups

Organizing Messages to Other Cultures

Nonverbal Language in Intercultural Communication

Cultural Rules for Establishing Relationships

Information, Decisions, and Solutions

Intercultural Negotiation Teams

Legal and Governmental Considerations in Intercultural Business Communication

The Influence of Business Structures and Corporate Culture on Intercultural Business Communication

Intercultural Dynamics in the International Company

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