Understanding Communication Styles Formal, Spontaneous, and More Quiz

Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In the study of cultural differences, values are defined as ___________. Select one: a. broad preferences for one state of affairs over others b. conscious beliefs that determine behaviors c. the declared norms, rules and laws of a given group of individuals d. anthropological problem areas that different national societies handle differently Feedback The correct answer is: broad preferences for one state of affairs over others Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In Sweden, Germany, and France, seating arrangements at the table are __________. Select one: a. formal and careful, depending on status and interests b. random c. spontaneous d. always decided by an etiquette expert Feedback The correct answer is: formal and careful, depending on status and interests Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A good way to study the main values of your own culture is to __________. Select one: a. observe how people behave in a given situation b. study the culture’s arts and literature c. study what people eat d. observe how children are raised Feedback The correct answer is: observe how children are raised Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What does “reverse colonization” mean? Select one: a. Non-western countries influence developments in the west b. Developed countries export goods to developing countries c. Developing countries gain political power over developed countries d. Foreign nationals from developing countries become the majority in developed countries Feedback The correct answer is: Non-western countries influence developments in the west Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The traditional Western view of time is __________. Select one: a. multi-active b. mono-active c. linear separable d. circular measurable Feedback The correct answer is: linear separable Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Environmental forces are comprised of the following forces: Select one: a. Wind, sea, forest, biodiversity, and climate b. Economic, governmental, technological, sociocultural, and competitive c. Production, consumption, logistics, sales and disposal d. Strategic, tactic, long-term, medium-term and short-term Feedback The correct answer is: Economic, governmental, technological, sociocultural, and competitive Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. In cultures with a low power distance, one can only show negative emotions to low-status people. b. In cultures with a high power distance, one can only show positive emotions to high-status people. c. In cultures with a high power distance, men and women cannot have the same jobs. d. In cultures with a low power distance, displays of emotions are usually disregarded. Feedback The correct answer is: In cultures with a high power distance, one can only show positive emotions to high-status people. Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Developing countries tend to score __________. Select one: a. close to the collectivist end of the individualism-collectivism scale b. low (small power distance) on the power distance scale c. close to the individualist end of the individualism-collectivism scale d. close to the masculine end of the masculinity-femininity scale Feedback The correct answer is: close to the collectivist end of the individualism-collectivism scale Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In collectivist cultures, the relationship between the employee and the employer _________. Select one: a. is purely a business relationship. b. implies that it is ok to change employers often c. has a moral component d. means that the employers can treat employees however they want Feedback The correct answer is: has a moral component Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The most informal societies nowadays are __________. Select one: a. Arab and African societies b. Asian and Polynesian societies c. Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian societies d. Latin and Mediterranean societies Feedback The correct answer is: Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian societies Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Uncertainty avoidance indicates __________. Select one: a. the level to which individuals have mystical fears b. to what extent people seek to know the future c. how much a culture repeats its own history d. to what extent a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations Feedback The correct answer is: to what extent a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is an expected trend that will shape the future business environment? Select one: a. Hyper competition b. Lower prices c. More regulation d. Increase protectionism Feedback The correct answer is: Hyper competition Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Compared to verbal messages, nonverbal messages are ___________. Select one: a. clearer b. negligible c. more powerful d. more meaningful Feedback The correct answer is: more powerful Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which policy tool is used to lure firms from one country to another? Select one: a. Monetary devaluation b. Tax benefits c. Deregulation d. Privatization Feedback The correct answer is: Tax benefits Question 15 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is one of the most important threats to international trade? Select one: a. The rise of environmental parties b. Monetary policy c. International terrorism d. Climate change Feedback The correct answer is: International terrorism Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In initial gatherings such as dinners or business meetings, faux pas are ___________. Select one: a. a frequent reason for relationships failing b. considered charming c. encouraged as a sign of humility d. a reason for mockery Feedback The correct answer is: considered charming Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Masculinity of a culture refers to _________. Select one: a. how the culture treats women b. what the demographical distribution of men and women is c. the distribution of emotional roles between the genders d. how macho the men are Feedback The correct answer is: the distribution of emotional roles between the genders Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In individualist societies __________. Select one: a. the ties between individuals tend to be very loose b. the ties between individuals tend to be very tight c. people care for themselves and their family only d. there are no collective values and beliefs Feedback The correct answer is: the ties between individuals tend to be very loose Question 19 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In Arab countries, if you are left-handed and invited to eat, you should __________. Select one: a. inform your host so that they will not be surprised that you use your left hand to eat, which is normally used for unclean tasks b. avoid eating entirely c. use your left and right hands equally d. use a fork, so as to not touch the food with your left hand Feedback The correct answer is: inform your host so that they will not be surprised that you use your left hand to eat, which is normally used for unclean tasks Question 20 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What does China’s economy heavily depend on? Select one: a. The quality of the goods it produces b. Its low environmental standards c. Its low social standards d. The exportation of goods to the United States Feedback The correct answer is: The exportation of goods to the United States Question 21 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is NOT a dimension of cultural intelligence? Select one: a. emotional b. cognitive c. spiritual d. action Feedback The correct answer is: spiritual Question 22 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Nonverbal communication is genetic and innate. b. Nonverbal communication is comprised of biologically determined and culturally constructed components. c. Nonverbal communication is mostly misleading. d. Nonverbal communication is mostly universal. Feedback The correct answer is: Nonverbal communication is comprised of biologically determined and culturally constructed components. Question 23 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is NOT a factor of the globalizing economy? Select one: a. Rise of global standards b. Internet & Information Technology c. Environmental degradation d. Privatization Feedback The correct answer is: Environmental degradation Question 24 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The “language we speak” is ___________. Select one: a. easy to translate into another language b. embedded in our underlying cultural values and assumptions c. made up of words and grammar d. different for every person, even within the same culture Feedback The correct answer is: embedded in our underlying cultural values and assumptions Question 25 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the purpose of the ISO 9001:2000 series? Select one: a. Checking new products for safety b. Creating a set of international technical standards for products c. Creating environmental regulations for international trade d. Enabling governments to fine companies that do not follow regulations Feedback The correct answer is: Creating a set of international technical standards for products