Question 1

Self-construal is either interdependent or co-dependent

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Collectivist cultures see group membership as permanent,while individualist cultures see group membership as potentially temporary. Discusses the implications of temporary versus permanent group membership upon communication with regard to a)face,b)emotion,and c)shame or guilt.

Accepted Answer

a)Giving and saving face are both ways o

Question 3

Hierarchy in a social organization

Accepted Answer

A)  is present to a greater or lesser degree in almost all cultures 
B)  is least likely to exist in a society that is ruled by a king 
C)  is the opposite pattern of social structure from Confucianism or Hinduism 
D)  is also known as horizontal social organization 
A)  is present to a greater or lesser degree in almost all cultures 
B)  is least likely to exist in a society that is ruled by a king 
C)  is the opposite pattern of social structure from Confucianism or Hinduism 
D)  is also known as horizontal social organization

Question 4

The way women are viewed in different cultures can partly be understood by looking at their roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is unimportant to business people whether or not members of a culture feel comfortable 	displaying emotion in public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Self-construal is

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as self-motivation 
B)  only relevant to Western cultures 
C)  the way we see ourselves in relation to others 
D)  the way we see ourselves without reference to others 
A)  the same as self-motivation 
B)  only relevant to Western cultures 
C)  the way we see ourselves in relation to others 
D)  the way we see ourselves without reference to others

Question 7

Self-construal is one important research area that enables us to compare cultures,especially European/American and Asian cultures. Discuss self-construal and show its relevance to cross-cultural comparisons.

Accepted Answer

Self-construal is a characteristic of in

Question 8

Interdependent self-construal is the same thing as collectivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Women in every culture want to be considered equal to men

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Societies may prefer a hierarchical organization or a horizontal organization,depending on culture. Discuss these two structures in relation to two other cultural dimensions of your choice.

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical societies are structured in

Question 11

Discuss the value of age/seniority and attitudes toward age in two cultures. Use specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Age is valued in some cultures and youth

Question 12

Throughout the world,women do not achieve key business positions in equal numbers with men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One way to understand identity is as something formed partly by the self and partly by group membership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In many cultures relationships mean obligations--being asked and asking for favors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Shame

Accepted Answer

A)  is the same thing as guilt: an emotion of embarrassment 
B)  is the same thing as losing face: a failure to meet others' expectations 
C)  operates to motivate behavior in individualistic cultures 
D)  operates to motivate behavior in collectivist cultures 
A)  is the same thing as guilt: an emotion of embarrassment 
B)  is the same thing as losing face: a failure to meet others' expectations 
C)  operates to motivate behavior in individualistic cultures 
D)  operates to motivate behavior in collectivist cultures

Question 16

Independent self-construal tends to appear in collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In cultures that view group membership as permanent

Accepted Answer

A)  the culture of the group values low-context,explicit communication 
B)  the members of the group are all about the same age 
C)  the culture of the group values individual achievement of measurable results 
D)  responsibilities to other members come before personal rights 
A)  the culture of the group values low-context,explicit communication 
B)  the members of the group are all about the same age 
C)  the culture of the group values individual achievement of measurable results 
D)  responsibilities to other members come before personal rights

Question 18

Culture shapes self-identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the cultural dimension of individualism-collectivism in relation to two cultures of your choice.

Accepted Answer

In collectivist cultures,the individual

Self-construal is either interdependent or co-dependent

Collectivist cultures see group membership as permanent,while individualist cultures see group membership as potentially temporary. Discusses the implications of temporary versus permanent group membership upon communication with regard to a)face,b)emotion,and c)shame or guilt.

Hierarchy in a social organization

The way women are viewed in different cultures can partly be understood by looking at their roles.

It is unimportant to business people whether or not members of a culture feel comfortable displaying emotion in public.

Self-construal is

Self-construal is one important research area that enables us to compare cultures,especially European/American and Asian cultures. Discuss self-construal and show its relevance to cross-cultural comparisons.

Interdependent self-construal is the same thing as collectivism.

Women in every culture want to be considered equal to men

Societies may prefer a hierarchical organization or a horizontal organization,depending on culture. Discuss these two structures in relation to two other cultural dimensions of your choice.

Discuss the value of age/seniority and attitudes toward age in two cultures. Use specific examples.

Throughout the world,women do not achieve key business positions in equal numbers with men.

One way to understand identity is as something formed partly by the self and partly by group membership.

In many cultures relationships mean obligations--being asked and asking for favors.

Shame

Independent self-construal tends to appear in collectivist cultures.

In cultures that view group membership as permanent

Culture shapes self-identity.

Discuss the cultural dimension of individualism-collectivism in relation to two cultures of your choice.

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Exam 4: The Self and Croups

Self-construal is either interdependent or co-dependent

Collectivist cultures see group membership as permanent,while individualist cultures see group membership as potentially temporary. Discusses the implications of temporary versus permanent group membership upon communication with regard to a)face,b)emotion,and c)shame or guilt.

Hierarchy in a social organization

The way women are viewed in different cultures can partly be understood by looking at their roles.

It is unimportant to business people whether or not members of a culture feel comfortable displaying emotion in public.

Self-construal is

Self-construal is one important research area that enables us to compare cultures,especially European/American and Asian cultures. Discuss self-construal and show its relevance to cross-cultural comparisons.

Interdependent self-construal is the same thing as collectivism.

Women in every culture want to be considered equal to men

Societies may prefer a hierarchical organization or a horizontal organization,depending on culture. Discuss these two structures in relation to two other cultural dimensions of your choice.

Discuss the value of age/seniority and attitudes toward age in two cultures. Use specific examples.

Throughout the world,women do not achieve key business positions in equal numbers with men.

One way to understand identity is as something formed partly by the self and partly by group membership.

In many cultures relationships mean obligations--being asked and asking for favors.

Shame

Independent self-construal tends to appear in collectivist cultures.

In cultures that view group membership as permanent

Culture shapes self-identity.

Discuss the cultural dimension of individualism-collectivism in relation to two cultures of your choice.

Culture and Communication

The Role of Language in Intercultural Business Communication

Getting to Know Another Culture

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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