Question 1

The rules, values, and attitudes of culture are inherent; that is, we are born with them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Members of low-context cultures are more likely to be logical, analytical, and action oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An example of a country that has a low-context culture is

Accepted Answer

A)  United States. 
B)  Saudi Arabia. 
C)  Japan. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  United States. 
B)  Saudi Arabia. 
C)  Japan. 
D)  All of these choices

Question 4

Allison, who works for a U.S.company, has just been assigned to manage the company's division in Japan.She should emphasize team-based projects and group decision making with her new employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List and describe five techniques for improving written communication to intercultural audiences.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 6

Business communicators in high-context cultures, such as Japan and China, stress clearly articulated messages that they consider to be objective, professional, and efficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The decrease of the middle class around the world has helped to increase globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Business communicators should use contractions, idioms, figurative clichés, acronyms, and jargon when communicating with someone for whom English is a second language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Nicholas works with employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds and wants to be tolerant of their beliefs.Nicholas should practice

Accepted Answer

A)  prototyping. 
B)  sympathy. 
C)  empathy. 
D)  ethnocentrism. 
A)  prototyping. 
B)  sympathy. 
C)  empathy. 
D)  ethnocentrism.

Question 10

By tradition, North American businesspeople typically place a high value on

Accepted Answer

A)  group membership. 
B)  clearly articulated business messages. 
C)  being able to avoid saying "no." 
D)  relying on context and feelings when making decisions. 
A)  group membership. 
B)  clearly articulated business messages. 
C)  being able to avoid saying "no." 
D)  relying on context and feelings when making decisions.

Question 11

Which of the following is an invisible sign of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law firm employees dress casually on Fridays. 
B)  Marcus believes that adults need to be responsible for their actions. 
C)  On their anniversary Aaron takes his wife to dinner. 
D)  At every department meeting, the manager sits at the head of the conference table. 
A)  Law firm employees dress casually on Fridays. 
B)  Marcus believes that adults need to be responsible for their actions. 
C)  On their anniversary Aaron takes his wife to dinner. 
D)  At every department meeting, the manager sits at the head of the conference table.

Question 12

According to Transparency International, the United States is the least corruptible country in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The term ____________________ is used to describe mental representations based on general characteristics that are not fixed and rigid, but rather are open to new definitions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ is used to describe...

Question 14

A generalization that is not fixed and rigid when it is used to describe cultures is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype. 
B)  prejudice. 
C)  prototype. 
D)  None of these choices 
A)  stereotype. 
B)  prejudice. 
C)  prototype. 
D)  None of these choices

Question 15

Which of the following U.S.laws prohibits payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
B)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 
C)  The USA Patriot Act of 2001 
D)  Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 
A)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
B)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 
C)  The USA Patriot Act of 2001 
D)  Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996

Question 16

When communicating with someone from another culture, learning the words for please, yes, and thank you in that person's language is better than relying on gestures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Communicators in ____________________-context cultures, such as those in North America, Scandinavia, and Germany, depend little on the context of a situation to convey their meaning.They assume that listeners know very little and must be told practically everything.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communicators in ____________________-context cultures, such as those...

Question 18

Although nonverbal behavior is ambiguous within and between cultures, it still conveys meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Only developed countries have a unique culture and shared background.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The belief in the superiority of one's own race is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief in the superiority of one's...

The rules, values, and attitudes of culture are inherent; that is, we are born with them.

Members of low-context cultures are more likely to be logical, analytical, and action oriented.

An example of a country that has a low-context culture is

Allison, who works for a U.S.company, has just been assigned to manage the company's division in Japan.She should emphasize team-based projects and group decision making with her new employees.

List and describe five techniques for improving written communication to intercultural audiences.

Business communicators in high-context cultures, such as Japan and China, stress clearly articulated messages that they consider to be objective, professional, and efficient.

The decrease of the middle class around the world has helped to increase globalization.

Business communicators should use contractions, idioms, figurative clichés, acronyms, and jargon when communicating with someone for whom English is a second language.

Nicholas works with employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds and wants to be tolerant of their beliefs.Nicholas should practice

By tradition, North American businesspeople typically place a high value on

Which of the following is an invisible sign of culture?

According to Transparency International, the United States is the least corruptible country in the world.

The term ____________________ is used to describe mental representations based on general characteristics that are not fixed and rigid, but rather are open to new definitions.

A generalization that is not fixed and rigid when it is used to describe cultures is called a

Which of the following U.S.laws prohibits payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business?

When communicating with someone from another culture, learning the words for please, yes, and thank you in that person's language is better than relying on gestures.

Communicators in ____________________-context cultures, such as those in North America, Scandinavia, and Germany, depend little on the context of a situation to convey their meaning.They assume that listeners know very little and must be told practically everything.

Although nonverbal behavior is ambiguous within and between cultures, it still conveys meaning.

Only developed countries have a unique culture and shared background.

The belief in the superiority of one's own race is known as ____________________.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

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Exam 3: Intercultural Communication

The rules, values, and attitudes of culture are inherent; that is, we are born with them.

Members of low-context cultures are more likely to be logical, analytical, and action oriented.

An example of a country that has a low-context culture is

Allison, who works for a U.S.company, has just been assigned to manage the company's division in Japan.She should emphasize team-based projects and group decision making with her new employees.

List and describe five techniques for improving written communication to intercultural audiences.

Business communicators in high-context cultures, such as Japan and China, stress clearly articulated messages that they consider to be objective, professional, and efficient.

The decrease of the middle class around the world has helped to increase globalization.

Business communicators should use contractions, idioms, figurative clichés, acronyms, and jargon when communicating with someone for whom English is a second language.

Nicholas works with employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds and wants to be tolerant of their beliefs.Nicholas should practice

By tradition, North American businesspeople typically place a high value on

Which of the following is an invisible sign of culture?

According to Transparency International, the United States is the least corruptible country in the world.

The term ____________________ is used to describe mental representations based on general characteristics that are not fixed and rigid, but rather are open to new definitions.

A generalization that is not fixed and rigid when it is used to describe cultures is called a

Which of the following U.S.laws prohibits payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business?

When communicating with someone from another culture, learning the words for please, yes, and thank you in that person's language is better than relying on gestures.

Communicators in ____________________-context cultures, such as those in North America, Scandinavia, and Germany, depend little on the context of a situation to convey their meaning.They assume that listeners know very little and must be told practically everything.

Although nonverbal behavior is ambiguous within and between cultures, it still conveys meaning.

Only developed countries have a unique culture and shared background.

The belief in the superiority of one's own race is known as ____________________.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters