Question 1

In order to improve the environment for communicating with a foreign partner,you should

Accepted Answer

A) start with a joke to break the ice 
B) be personal and use first names 
C) know the basics of behavior and social etiquette of your partner 
D) talk as you always talk. 
A) start with a joke to break the ice 
B) be personal and use first names 
C) know the basics of behavior and social etiquette of your partner 
D) talk as you always talk.

Question 2

In American English,6/5/19xx refers to June 5th,19xx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How can knowing the conventions for written communication in other cultures help you become a better communicator? Give specific examples of several conventions.

Accepted Answer

Knowing the conventions for written comm

Question 4

Christian Sorensen from Denmark is going to do business in Japan. He does not speak Japanese and will need an interpreter. What advice would you give him for selecting a good interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Selecting a good interpreter is crucial

Question 5

Technology has made international business travel obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The use of acronyms facilitates intercultural communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The physical environment of a culture influences the development of vocabulary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) All languages change over time. 
B) Many business terms around the globe are derived from English. 
C) The Japanese are particularly concerned about keeping Japanese free from foreign influences. 
D) French Canadians do not follow the guidelines of the Académie Française. 
A) All languages change over time. 
B) Many business terms around the globe are derived from English. 
C) The Japanese are particularly concerned about keeping Japanese free from foreign influences. 
D) French Canadians do not follow the guidelines of the Académie Française.

Question 9

The writing of dates can be confusing in intercultural communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The cultural background of the interpreter may affect the communication process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The words a culture uses are influenced by

Accepted Answer

A) the physical environment of the culture 
B) the values of a culture 
C) the priorities of a culture 
D) all of the previous choices. 
A) the physical environment of the culture 
B) the values of a culture 
C) the priorities of a culture 
D) all of the previous choices.

Question 12

The United Nations has developed clear definitions for terms such as language fluency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a company language?

Accepted Answer

A company language, or a common language

Question 14

The recent increase in migration of people around the world has led to discussions about multiculturalism in many countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) The American date 3/7/20xx is March 7th 20xx 
B) The German 3.9.20xx becomes 9/3/19xx in American English 
C) The sum $3,956.70 is written as $3.956,70 in most European languages 
D) All multinational companies have agreed to write dates as follows: 5 May,20xx. 
A) The American date 3/7/20xx is March 7th 20xx 
B) The German 3.9.20xx becomes 9/3/19xx in American English 
C) The sum $3,956.70 is written as $3.956,70 in most European languages 
D) All multinational companies have agreed to write dates as follows: 5 May,20xx.

Question 16

The language barrier to good intercultural communication can be eliminated by mastery of grammatical rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When you determine which language to study,you should

Accepted Answer

A) consider the political and economic importance of a language 
B) evaluate your career goals 
C) find out who the major players are in the industry you are most interested in 
D) all of the previous choices. 
A) consider the political and economic importance of a language 
B) evaluate your career goals 
C) find out who the major players are in the industry you are most interested in 
D) all of the previous choices.

Question 18

Any native speaker of a language can function as an effective interpreter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

More than 6500 different languages are spoken around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

By law a company must choose the language of the headquarters country as the official company language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In order to improve the environment for communicating with a foreign partner,you should

In American English,6/5/19xx refers to June 5th,19xx.

How can knowing the conventions for written communication in other cultures help you become a better communicator? Give specific examples of several conventions.

Christian Sorensen from Denmark is going to do business in Japan. He does not speak Japanese and will need an interpreter. What advice would you give him for selecting a good interpreter?

Technology has made international business travel obsolete.

The use of acronyms facilitates intercultural communication.

The physical environment of a culture influences the development of vocabulary.

Which of the following statements is not true?

The writing of dates can be confusing in intercultural communication.

The cultural background of the interpreter may affect the communication process.

The words a culture uses are influenced by

The United Nations has developed clear definitions for terms such as language fluency.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a company language?

The recent increase in migration of people around the world has led to discussions about multiculturalism in many countries.

Which of the following is not true?

The language barrier to good intercultural communication can be eliminated by mastery of grammatical rules.

When you determine which language to study,you should

Any native speaker of a language can function as an effective interpreter.

More than 6500 different languages are spoken around the world.

By law a company must choose the language of the headquarters country as the official company language.

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

Filters

Exam 2: The Role of Language in Intercultural Business Communication

In order to improve the environment for communicating with a foreign partner,you should

In American English,6/5/19xx refers to June 5th,19xx.

How can knowing the conventions for written communication in other cultures help you become a better communicator? Give specific examples of several conventions.

Christian Sorensen from Denmark is going to do business in Japan. He does not speak Japanese and will need an interpreter. What advice would you give him for selecting a good interpreter?

Technology has made international business travel obsolete.

The use of acronyms facilitates intercultural communication.

The physical environment of a culture influences the development of vocabulary.

Which of the following statements is not true?

The writing of dates can be confusing in intercultural communication.

The cultural background of the interpreter may affect the communication process.

The words a culture uses are influenced by

The United Nations has developed clear definitions for terms such as language fluency.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a company language?

The recent increase in migration of people around the world has led to discussions about multiculturalism in many countries.

Which of the following is not true?

The language barrier to good intercultural communication can be eliminated by mastery of grammatical rules.

When you determine which language to study,you should

Any native speaker of a language can function as an effective interpreter.

More than 6500 different languages are spoken around the world.

By law a company must choose the language of the headquarters country as the official company language.

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

Filters