Question 1

David is an analytical, action-oriented person and places great value on business messages that are objective, professional, and efficient.He is most likely part of a(n) ____ culture.

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A)   low-context
B)   spiral logic
C)   high-context
D)   intuitiveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The "glass ceiling" no longer exists in today's modern workplace.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To improve tolerance of cultural differences, practice ____________________, which requires seeing the world through another's eyes.

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The answer of To improve tolerance of cultural differences, practice...

Question 4

Americans value straightforwardness, are suspicious of evasiveness, and tend to be uncomfortable with silence and impatient with delays.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Leonard will be traveling on business to a country where he knows bribes are a normal part of business.Which of the following is the best advice for Leonard?

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A)   Because the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 applies only to U.S. companies, Leonard can legally pay bribes to international companies to obtain business.
B)   Leonard should offer nonmonetary benefits, such as additional customer service, in lieu of paying bribes.
C)   Paying bribes is just a normal cost of doing business, and Leonard will be able to include the bribes he pays on his expense report.
D)   So that Leonard's company can remain competitive globally, Leonard should pay any bribe requested.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

In conversation with a Korean businessperson who speaks English fairly well, Meaghan discovers that much of what she has just said was not understood by the Korean.In continuing the conversation, Meaghan should

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A)   speak more slowly and loudly.
B)   discontinue the conversation until an interpreter can be found.
C)   keep a stern, unsmiling face to show she's serious about the conversation.
D)   accept blame for the misunderstanding and use simpler language.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

One process for achieving intercultural competence is ____________________, which refers to the use of concrete and specific feedback.

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The answer of One process for achieving intercultural competence is...

Question 8

The North American Free ____________________ Agreement has expanded trade among Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

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The answer of The North American Free ____________________ Agreement has...

Question 9

Yung is a high-context communicator.He is likely to use spiral logic when thinking and making decisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)____________________ is a stereotype that has developed into a rigid attitude and that is based on erroneous beliefs or preconceptions.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ is a stereotype that has developed...

Question 11

Which of the following statements about intercultural ethics is most accurate?

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A)   Very few companies that are active in global markets have codes of ethics.
B)   The United States is the least corruptible country worldwide.
C)   Many companies require their employees to take ethics training programs.
D)   Because we now live in a global economy, ethics is not an issue when doing business globally.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

High-context communicators tend to use ____________________ logic to reach conclusions.

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The answer of High-context communicators tend to use ____________________ logic...

Question 13

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 forbids off-the-book bribes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Persons from many cultures are moving to countries promising to fulfill their dreams.For generations the two most popular destinations have been

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A)   the United States and Japan.
B)   the United States and Canada.
C)   France and Great Britain.
D)   Italy and France.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about gender differences in communication is least accurate?

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A)   Women tend to have more attentive eye contact than men.
B)   Men tend to make more expansive gestures than women.
C)   Women tend to talk about more personal issues when engaging in small talk.
D)   Women tend to make more "I" statements; whereas, men make more "we" statements.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The ____________________ Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 prohibits payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.

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The answer of The ____________________ Corrupt Practices Act of 1977...

Question 17

Ethnocentrism, which involves the belief that one's own race is superior to others, is a natural attitude inherent in all cultures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of your colleagues admires silence and considers it a key to success.Your colleague is most likely American.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List and describe three factors that have led to increased globalization.

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Student answers will vary but should inc...

Question 20

____________________ refers to the stimuli, environment, or ambiance surrounding an event.It is probably the most important cultural dimension and is also the most difficult to define.

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The answer of ____________________ refers to the stimuli, environment, or...

Exam 3: Intercultural Communication

____________________ refers to the stimuli, environment, or ambiance surrounding an event.It is probably the most important cultural dimension and is also the most difficult to define.

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High-context communicators tend to use ____________________ logic to reach conclusions.

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The ____________________ Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 prohibits payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.

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Ethnocentrism, which involves the belief that one's own race is superior to others, is a natural attitude inherent in all cultures.

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In conversation with a Korean businessperson who speaks English fairly well, Meaghan discovers that much of what she has just said was not understood by the Korean.In continuing the conversation, Meaghan should

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A(n)____________________ is a stereotype that has developed into a rigid attitude and that is based on erroneous beliefs or preconceptions.

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Yung is a high-context communicator.He is likely to use spiral logic when thinking and making decisions.

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Persons from many cultures are moving to countries promising to fulfill their dreams.For generations the two most popular destinations have been

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 forbids off-the-book bribes.

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Which of the following statements about intercultural ethics is most accurate?

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One process for achieving intercultural competence is ____________________, which refers to the use of concrete and specific feedback.

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One of your colleagues admires silence and considers it a key to success.Your colleague is most likely American.

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Which of the following statements about gender differences in communication is least accurate?

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Leonard will be traveling on business to a country where he knows bribes are a normal part of business.Which of the following is the best advice for Leonard?

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List and describe three factors that have led to increased globalization.

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David is an analytical, action-oriented person and places great value on business messages that are objective, professional, and efficient.He is most likely part of a(n) ____ culture.

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The "glass ceiling" no longer exists in today's modern workplace.

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The North American Free ____________________ Agreement has expanded trade among Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

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Americans value straightforwardness, are suspicious of evasiveness, and tend to be uncomfortable with silence and impatient with delays.

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To improve tolerance of cultural differences, practice ____________________, which requires seeing the world through another's eyes.

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