Question 1

Countries with low-context cultures include:&#10;A) Scandinavia.&#10;B) China.&#10;C) Switzerland.&#10;D) Spain.

Accepted Answer

Low-context cultures tend to prioritize direct communication and explicitness in messages, characteristics found in Scandinavian countries and Switzerland. In contrast, high-context cultures, like China and Spain, rely more on implicit communication and context.

Question 2

Select the statements below that are true.&#10;A) Middle Eastern countries have more formal cultures than does the United States.&#10;B) Latin American countries have more formal cultures than does the United States.&#10;C) Far Eastern countries have a high power distance dimension relative to the United States.&#10;D) All of the statements above are true.

Accepted Answer

All the statements reflect accurate general cultural comparisons. Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Far Eastern countries typically exhibit more formal cultural norms and higher power distance in social and business interactions compared to the United States.

Question 3

The dimension that describes the degree of social status stratification embedded in a culture is referred to as:&#10;A) Formality.&#10;B) Context.&#10;C) Power distance.&#10;D) Collectivism.

Accepted Answer

Power distance is the dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. This concept is part of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory.

Question 4

Which characteristics have been identified as gender related and culturally induced?&#10;A) Empathy.&#10;B) View of self in relation to others.&#10;C) Conceptualization.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed - empathy, view of self in relation to others, and conceptualization - have been identified as characteristics that can be influenced by both gender and culture. These aspects are not solely biologically determined but are also shaped by societal norms, expectations, and cultural contexts.

Question 5

All of the statements below are true except:&#10;A) High-context cultures tend to encourage an external locus of control.&#10;B) Time-oriented cultures tend to encourage Type B personalities.&#10;C) High-context cultures tend to develop integrative thinking.&#10;D) High-context cultures tend to encourage the use of social power.

Accepted Answer

Time-oriented cultures are often associated with Type A personalities, which are characterized by a sense of urgency and a focus on time management, rather than Type B personalities.

Question 6

Negotiators willing to seek benefit for the group they represent and to criticize themselves are more likely to come from a culture that has which dimension?&#10;A) Collectivism.&#10;B) Individualism.&#10;C) High-context.&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Negotiators from collectivist cultures are more likely to seek benefit for their group and to self-criticize, as these cultures emphasize group harmony and collective goals over individual ones.

Question 7

Research has concluded that men use conversation for what purposes?&#10;A) To create connection.&#10;B) To establish control.&#10;C) To emphasize status.&#10;D) To create understanding.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The development of an intuitive approach is most likely related to which cultural dimension?&#10;A) Collectivism.&#10;B) Low-context.&#10;C) Formality.&#10;D) High-context.

Accepted Answer

High-context cultures rely more on implicit communication and non-verbal cues, which can foster the development of an intuitive approach to understanding and interaction.

Question 9

Countries with a high power distance dimension include:&#10;A) United States.&#10;B) Sweden.&#10;C) Mexico.&#10;D) Brazil.

Accepted Answer

Mexico and Brazil are known for having high power distance, where hierarchical structures and authority are more accepted.

Question 10

A culture in which meaning of communication often varies with the situation and individuals involved may be described as:&#10;A) A culture high in formality.&#10;B) A high-context culture.&#10;C) A low-context culture.&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

High-context cultures rely heavily on non-verbal cues, historical context, and the relationship between communicators to convey meaning, making the understanding of messages more dependent on the situation and the individuals involved.

Deck 17: Negotiation in Leadership and Public Relations