Question 1

From culture to culture,what people consider legal and ethical varies widely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In high-context cultures ________________

Accepted Answer

A) people rely more on nonverbal circumstances and cues to convey meaning. 
B) people rely less on the environmental setting to convey meaning. 
C) the rules of everyday life are highly explicit. 
D) all of the above. 
A) people rely more on nonverbal circumstances and cues to convey meaning. 
B) people rely less on the environmental setting to convey meaning. 
C) the rules of everyday life are highly explicit. 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

Differences in body language are a major source of misunderstanding in intercultural communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Regardless of the country you're doing business in,a person suspected of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When ethnocentric people stereotype an entire group of people,they are usually justified in doing so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe at least three advantages of a multicultural workforce.

Accepted Answer

A culturally diverse workforce yields a

Question 7

People's cultural background influences the way they prioritize what is important in life,helps define their attitude toward what is appropriate in any given situation,and establishes rules for their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jokes and references to popular Canadian entertainment usually rely on cultural issues that your audience will be aware of after living in Canada for one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For more effective intercultural communications make sure you and the listener agree on what has been said and decided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ethnocentric people fail to communicate with individuals as they really are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Advanced technologies allow manufacturers to produce their goods in foreign locations that offer unfavourable corporate tax rates and high-cost labour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Culture is inborn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ethnocentrism refers to ________________

Accepted Answer

A) the study of ethnic groups. 
B) the study of cultural diversity. 
C) the belief that all immigration into the United States should be halted. 
D) the belief that one's own cultural background is superior to that of others. 
A) the study of ethnic groups. 
B) the study of cultural diversity. 
C) the belief that all immigration into the United States should be halted. 
D) the belief that one's own cultural background is superior to that of others.

Question 14

To learn as much as you can about a culture ____________

Accepted Answer

A) learn the language. 
B) talk to people to find out what they think of different cultures. 
C) do volunteer work that gives you experience with people from other cultures. 
D) watch foreign television programs. 
A) learn the language. 
B) talk to people to find out what they think of different cultures. 
C) do volunteer work that gives you experience with people from other cultures. 
D) watch foreign television programs.

Question 15

Both immigration and workforce diversity create advantages-and challenges-for business communicators throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both immigration and workforce diversity create advantages-and...

Question 16

When sending written communication to businesspeople from another culture ____________

Accepted Answer

A) use slang and idioms. 
B) elaborate on every detail. 
C) use transitional elements. 
D) use humour. 
A) use slang and idioms. 
B) elaborate on every detail. 
C) use transitional elements. 
D) use humour.

Question 17

To convey meaning in a low-context culture such as the one existing in Germany,people rely more on ________________

Accepted Answer

A) gestures and vocal inflection. 
B) indirectness and metaphors. 
C) situational cues. 
D) explicit verbal communication. 
A) gestures and vocal inflection. 
B) indirectness and metaphors. 
C) situational cues. 
D) explicit verbal communication.

Question 18

When communicating interculturally look for feedback to make sure your message is getting through.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When communicating interculturally look for feedback to...

Question 19

A new employee who speaks English as a second language has just joined the design team you lead.You notice that she often looks confused during conversations.Describe at least three useful strategies for this situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new employee who speaks English as...

Question 20

Ethnocentric people are prone to stereotyping ,or attempting to predict individuals' behaviour or character on the basis of their membership in a particular group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethnocentric people are prone to stereotyping ,or...

From culture to culture,what people consider legal and ethical varies widely.

In high-context cultures ________________

Differences in body language are a major source of misunderstanding in intercultural communication.

Regardless of the country you're doing business in,a person suspected of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty.

When ethnocentric people stereotype an entire group of people,they are usually justified in doing so.

Briefly describe at least three advantages of a multicultural workforce.

People's cultural background influences the way they prioritize what is important in life,helps define their attitude toward what is appropriate in any given situation,and establishes rules for their behaviour.

Jokes and references to popular Canadian entertainment usually rely on cultural issues that your audience will be aware of after living in Canada for one year.

For more effective intercultural communications make sure you and the listener agree on what has been said and decided.

Ethnocentric people fail to communicate with individuals as they really are.

Advanced technologies allow manufacturers to produce their goods in foreign locations that offer unfavourable corporate tax rates and high-cost labour.

Culture is inborn.

Ethnocentrism refers to ________________

To learn as much as you can about a culture ____________

Both immigration and workforce diversity create advantages-and challenges-for business communicators throughout the world.

When sending written communication to businesspeople from another culture ____________

To convey meaning in a low-context culture such as the one existing in Germany,people rely more on ________________

When communicating interculturally look for feedback to make sure your message is getting through.

A new employee who speaks English as a second language has just joined the design team you lead.You notice that she often looks confused during conversations.Describe at least three useful strategies for this situation.

Ethnocentric people are prone to stereotyping ,or attempting to predict individuals' behaviour or character on the basis of their membership in a particular group.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

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Exam 3: Communicating Interculturally

From culture to culture,what people consider legal and ethical varies widely.

In high-context cultures ________________

Differences in body language are a major source of misunderstanding in intercultural communication.

Regardless of the country you're doing business in,a person suspected of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty.

When ethnocentric people stereotype an entire group of people,they are usually justified in doing so.

Briefly describe at least three advantages of a multicultural workforce.

People's cultural background influences the way they prioritize what is important in life,helps define their attitude toward what is appropriate in any given situation,and establishes rules for their behaviour.

Jokes and references to popular Canadian entertainment usually rely on cultural issues that your audience will be aware of after living in Canada for one year.

For more effective intercultural communications make sure you and the listener agree on what has been said and decided.

Ethnocentric people fail to communicate with individuals as they really are.

Advanced technologies allow manufacturers to produce their goods in foreign locations that offer unfavourable corporate tax rates and high-cost labour.

Culture is inborn.

Ethnocentrism refers to ________________

To learn as much as you can about a culture ____________

Both immigration and workforce diversity create advantages-and challenges-for business communicators throughout the world.

When sending written communication to businesspeople from another culture ____________

To convey meaning in a low-context culture such as the one existing in Germany,people rely more on ________________

When communicating interculturally look for feedback to make sure your message is getting through.

A new employee who speaks English as a second language has just joined the design team you lead.You notice that she often looks confused during conversations.Describe at least three useful strategies for this situation.

Ethnocentric people are prone to stereotyping ,or attempting to predict individuals' behaviour or character on the basis of their membership in a particular group.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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