Question 1

When a member of one culture imposes his or her cultural practices on a member of another culture,intercultural communication takes place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What cultural variables create noise in cross-cultural communication? Use the steps in the communication process to explain methods of controlling cultural noise.

Accepted Answer

Cultural variables can affect the commun

Question 3

Which of the following is true about monochronic and polychronic cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monochronic cultures experience time in a linear way; polychronic cultures view time as having a past, present, and future. 
B)  Monochronic cultures treat time as a tool for bringing order to life; polychronic cultures tolerate many events occurring simultaneously. 
C)  Monochronic cultures experience time in a nonlinear way; polychronic cultures focus on only one single event at a time. 
D)  Monochronic cultures tolerate many events occurring simultaneously; polychronic cultures treat time as a tool for bringing order to life. 
A)  Monochronic cultures experience time in a linear way; polychronic cultures view time as having a past, present, and future. 
B)  Monochronic cultures treat time as a tool for bringing order to life; polychronic cultures tolerate many events occurring simultaneously. 
C)  Monochronic cultures experience time in a nonlinear way; polychronic cultures focus on only one single event at a time. 
D)  Monochronic cultures tolerate many events occurring simultaneously; polychronic cultures treat time as a tool for bringing order to life.

Question 4

Changing the meaning of words by changing the inflection of your voice is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  paralanguage 
B)  object language 
C)  proxemics 
D)  oculesics 
A)  paralanguage 
B)  object language 
C)  proxemics 
D)  oculesics

Question 5

As manager with an international trade firm,John Smith frequently travels between Europe and Saudi Arabia.On John's most recent trip to Saudi Arabia,he noticed that Tariq,his business associate,not only talked about business matters but also talked about several other things,such as upcoming events in Saudi Arabia and the associated impact on the economy.This most likely indicates that Tariq is from a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-contact culture 
B)  polychronic culture 
C)  low-context culture 
D)  high power-distance culture 
A)  low-contact culture 
B)  polychronic culture 
C)  low-context culture 
D)  high power-distance culture

Question 6

Josh,a tourist from the United States,goes on a five-day trip to Japan.Apart from learning their rich history and heritage,he notices that people do not shake hands,but bow to each other.He is most likely to conclude that the Japanese have a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-context culture 
B)  monotheistic culture 
C)  polychronic culture 
D)  low-contact culture 
A)  low-context culture 
B)  monotheistic culture 
C)  polychronic culture 
D)  low-contact culture

Question 7

What are some of the differences between Japanese and American communication styles? What can American managers do to improve business communications with Japanese managers?

Accepted Answer

Americans are more open and talk freely

When a member of one culture imposes his or her cultural practices on a member of another culture,intercultural communication takes place.

What cultural variables create noise in cross-cultural communication? Use the steps in the communication process to explain methods of controlling cultural noise.

Which of the following is true about monochronic and polychronic cultures?

Changing the meaning of words by changing the inflection of your voice is an example of ________.

Josh,a tourist from the United States,goes on a five-day trip to Japan.Apart from learning their rich history and heritage,he notices that people do not shake hands,but bow to each other.He is most likely to conclude that the Japanese have a ________.

What are some of the differences between Japanese and American communication styles? What can American managers do to improve business communications with Japanese managers?

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing,Training,and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 4: Communicating Across Cultures

When a member of one culture imposes his or her cultural practices on a member of another culture,intercultural communication takes place.

What cultural variables create noise in cross-cultural communication? Use the steps in the communication process to explain methods of controlling cultural noise.

Which of the following is true about monochronic and polychronic cultures?

Changing the meaning of words by changing the inflection of your voice is an example of ________.

Josh,a tourist from the United States,goes on a five-day trip to Japan.Apart from learning their rich history and heritage,he notices that people do not shake hands,but bow to each other.He is most likely to conclude that the Japanese have a ________.

What are some of the differences between Japanese and American communication styles? What can American managers do to improve business communications with Japanese managers?

Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence, Social Responsibility, and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing,Training,and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

Filters