Patrick, who was posted as a manager in a firm in India, was able to quickly adjust to the host country's culture and work ethics. His self-confidence and flexible nature allowed him to accept and adapt to the cultural differences well. Which trait of Patrick is displayed in the given scenario?
A) ethnocentrism
B) intercultural competency
C) xenocentrism
D) uncertainty avoidance
E) egocentrism

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Intercultural competency refers to the ability to adapt to and effectively communicate with people from different cultures. This trait is displayed by Patrick as he was able to quickly adjust and adapt to the host country's culture and work ethics. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own cultural beliefs and practices are superior to those of other cultures, which is not displayed by Patrick. Xenocentrism is the preference for the beliefs and practices of other cultures over one's own, which is also not displayed by Patrick. Uncertainty avoidance and egocentrism are not relevant to this scenario.

Patrick, Who Was Posted as a Manager in a Firm