Question 1

Lack of language equivalency exists because there are grammatical and syntactic differences among languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the attitudes of cultures toward various factors of human relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States, people tend to be polychronic. 
B)  In the Middle East, people tend to be monochronic. 
C)  North Americans tend to prefer about two feet of distance between themselves and those with whom they speak. 
D)  North Americans view personal space as belonging to all. 
E)  In North America, it is considered a sign of disrespect to maintain eye contact when giving formal speeches. 
A)  In the United States, people tend to be polychronic. 
B)  In the Middle East, people tend to be monochronic. 
C)  North Americans tend to prefer about two feet of distance between themselves and those with whom they speak. 
D)  North Americans view personal space as belonging to all. 
E)  In North America, it is considered a sign of disrespect to maintain eye contact when giving formal speeches.

Question 3

Precise equivalent translations between languages is difficult because:

Accepted Answer

A)  languages are not based on the concepts, experiences, and views of the particular cultures that developed them. 
B)  a word in one language always has a corresponding word in another language. 
C)  of the existence of multiple word meanings. 
D)  there are no grammatical and syntactic differences among languages. 
E)  like-meaning words are always used in the same way across cultures. 
A)  languages are not based on the concepts, experiences, and views of the particular cultures that developed them. 
B)  a word in one language always has a corresponding word in another language. 
C)  of the existence of multiple word meanings. 
D)  there are no grammatical and syntactic differences among languages. 
E)  like-meaning words are always used in the same way across cultures.

Question 4

The ability to work harmoniously with people from other cultures helps in creating a comfortable and productive workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Being able to communicate cross-culturally:

Accepted Answer

A)  will hamper the productivity of a workplace. 
B)  will enrich your business and personal life. 
C)  requires you to be ethnocentric in your outlook. 
D)  will maximize the problems stemming from misinterpretations. 
E)  requires that you favor certain cultural practices over others. 
A)  will hamper the productivity of a workplace. 
B)  will enrich your business and personal life. 
C)  requires you to be ethnocentric in your outlook. 
D)  will maximize the problems stemming from misinterpretations. 
E)  requires that you favor certain cultural practices over others.

Question 6

According to Geert Hofstede, culture is the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one category of people from another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true about cross-cultural communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body language is the same world over and does not affect cross-cultural communication. 
B)  Ethnocentrism makes you a better cross-cultural communicator. 
C)  Adapting to the practices of one's international partners is not always feasible. 
D)  Continually checking for shared meaning can hamper the accuracy of a communication process. 
E)  The use of double questions enhances the clarity of messages in cross-cultural communications. 
A)  Body language is the same world over and does not affect cross-cultural communication. 
B)  Ethnocentrism makes you a better cross-cultural communicator. 
C)  Adapting to the practices of one's international partners is not always feasible. 
D)  Continually checking for shared meaning can hamper the accuracy of a communication process. 
E)  The use of double questions enhances the clarity of messages in cross-cultural communications.

Question 8

Which of the following sentences uses a two-word verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dancer was extremely elegant. 
B)  He sold his apartment after the break up. 
C)  Her eyes were sparkling. 
D)  He died in the accident. 
E)  The old man had a photograph of a woman. 
A)  The dancer was extremely elegant. 
B)  He sold his apartment after the break up. 
C)  Her eyes were sparkling. 
D)  He died in the accident. 
E)  The old man had a photograph of a woman.

Question 9

Which of the following sentences does not contain colloquial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A)  We were up the creek without a paddle. 
B)  He ran around like a headless chicken. 
C)  We were tuckered out. 
D)  I think we are in a rut. 
E)  We will deliver the package on Friday. 
A)  We were up the creek without a paddle. 
B)  He ran around like a headless chicken. 
C)  We were tuckered out. 
D)  I think we are in a rut. 
E)  We will deliver the package on Friday.

Question 10

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  I'm really tired because I didn't sleep well last night. 
B)  The show must go on. 
C)  We ran into some old friends at the mall. 
D)  The car ran out of gas. 
E)  Take that cap off! 
A)  I'm really tired because I didn't sleep well last night. 
B)  The show must go on. 
C)  We ran into some old friends at the mall. 
D)  The car ran out of gas. 
E)  Take that cap off!

Question 11

Geert Hofstede defines national culture as that component of our mental programming which we share with more of our compatriots as opposed to most other world citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the attitudes of cultures toward various factors of human relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the Middle East, people regard time as something that must be planned in order to be used as efficiently as possible. 
B)  North Americans view personal space as a right and tend to respect this right of others; thus, they stand in line and wait their turn. 
C)  In North America, it is considered a sign of disrespect to maintain eye contact when giving formal speeches. 
D)  In the United States, people are polychronic, viewing time in a more relaxed way. 
E)  In the United States, people see extensive planning as unwise and unnecessary. 
A)  In the Middle East, people regard time as something that must be planned in order to be used as efficiently as possible. 
B)  North Americans view personal space as a right and tend to respect this right of others; thus, they stand in line and wait their turn. 
C)  In North America, it is considered a sign of disrespect to maintain eye contact when giving formal speeches. 
D)  In the United States, people are polychronic, viewing time in a more relaxed way. 
E)  In the United States, people see extensive planning as unwise and unnecessary.

Question 13

Why is effective cross-cultural communication important to businesses?

Accepted Answer

A primary reason why effective cross-cul

Question 14

Ethnocentrism is the tendency to prefer the ideas of someone else's culture rather than that of one's own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Lack of language equivalency exists because there are grammatical and syntactic differences among languages.

Which of the following is true about the attitudes of cultures toward various factors of human relationships?

Precise equivalent translations between languages is difficult because:

The ability to work harmoniously with people from other cultures helps in creating a comfortable and productive workplace.

Being able to communicate cross-culturally:

According to Geert Hofstede, culture is the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one category of people from another.

Which of the following is true about cross-cultural communication?

Which of the following sentences uses a two-word verb?

Which of the following sentences does not contain colloquial expressions?

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Geert Hofstede defines national culture as that component of our mental programming which we share with more of our compatriots as opposed to most other world citizens.

Which of the following is true about the attitudes of cultures toward various factors of human relationships?

Why is effective cross-cultural communication important to businesses?

Ethnocentrism is the tendency to prefer the ideas of someone else's culture rather than that of one's own.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 2: Communicating Across Cultures

Lack of language equivalency exists because there are grammatical and syntactic differences among languages.

Which of the following is true about the attitudes of cultures toward various factors of human relationships?

Precise equivalent translations between languages is difficult because:

The ability to work harmoniously with people from other cultures helps in creating a comfortable and productive workplace.

Being able to communicate cross-culturally:

According to Geert Hofstede, culture is the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one category of people from another.

Which of the following is true about cross-cultural communication?

Which of the following sentences uses a two-word verb?

Which of the following sentences does not contain colloquial expressions?

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Geert Hofstede defines national culture as that component of our mental programming which we share with more of our compatriots as opposed to most other world citizens.

Which of the following is true about the attitudes of cultures toward various factors of human relationships?

Why is effective cross-cultural communication important to businesses?

Ethnocentrism is the tendency to prefer the ideas of someone else's culture rather than that of one's own.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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