Question 1

Distinguish between low-context and high-context societies.

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In low-context societies, relationships ...

Question 2

A low-context culture emphasizes individual personalities, purposes, and attitudes. Which of the following society is an example of high-context cultures?

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A)   China
B)   Japan
C)   Iraq
D)   US

Question 3

A high-context culture emphasizes community relationships, values, and ideas. Which of the following society is an example of high-context cultures?

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A)   France
B)   US
C)   Canada
D)   China

Question 4

In an organizational setting, a low-context culture would emphasize:

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A)   Commitment to people
B)   Adhering to set plans
C)   Concern for relationships
D)   Open friendliness over privacy

Question 5

A person who comes from a monochronic culture would be most likely to:

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A)   Arrive on time, if not early, for appointments
B)   Multitask on a regular basis
C)   Carry out multiple conversations at the same time
D)   Establish relationships before introducing business

Question 6

Context has to do with the number of words in a message.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Polychronic views of time are more often found in:

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A)   Low-context societies
B)   High-context societies
C)   Mid-context societies
D)   No-context societies

Question 8

The cultural approach to conflict that views it as destructive would likely assume:

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A)   Conflict is a normal, useful process
B)   All issues are subject to change through negotiation
C)   People who dispute issues should be disciplined
D)   Confrontation releases tensions C

Question 9

A person who comes from a polychronic culture would be most likely to:

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A)   Arrive on time, if not early, for appointments
B)   Think of time as a straight line from beginning to end
C)   Be less concerned about arriving on time for appointments
D)   Be more concerned about business than getting to know someone

Question 10

Intercultural communication compares the communication styles and patterns of people from very different cultural/social structures, such as nation-states.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Identify the differences between individualist and collectivist cultures.

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Individualist cultures tend to emphasize...

Question 12

Cultures that emphasize polychronic time also emphasize being on time for appointments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Culture refers exclusively to geographical or ethnic differences between groups of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your authors' perspective that 'society is a coded system of meaning' reflects the belief that:

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A)   Society is the hierarchical structure in which we live
B)   Society is the power structure in which we live
C)   Society is a set of beliefs, heritage, and way of being in which we live
D)   Society is an illusion in which we live

Question 15

Collectivist cultures are generally known to:

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A)   Emphasize the individual person
B)   Emphasize individual goals and achievements
C)   Emphasize the right to personal choice
D)   Emphasize acting for the common good

Question 16

The cultural approach to conflict that views it as opportunity would likely assume:

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A)   Conflict is a destructive disturbance of the peace
B)   Members should adapt to established social values
C)   Confrontation is ineffective
D)   Confrontation releases tensions D

Question 17

According to Gerry Philipsen's research in Teamsterville, a man demonstrates power by punching someone rather than arguing about a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Monochronic views of time are more often found in:

Accepted Answer

A)   No-context societies
B)   Mid-context societies
C)   High-context societies
D)   Low-context societies

Question 19

Individualist cultures are generally known to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Emphasize the importance of one's place in the system
B)   Stress group benefit
C)   Emphasize acting for the common good
D)   Focus on personal goals and achievements

Question 20

In an organizational setting, a high-context culture would emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A)   Commitment to people
B)   Adherence to set plans
C)   Concern for others' privacy
D)   Promptness

Exam 8: Culture and Communication

Distinguish between low-context and high-context societies.

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A low-context culture emphasizes individual personalities, purposes, and attitudes. Which of the following society is an example of high-context cultures?

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A high-context culture emphasizes community relationships, values, and ideas. Which of the following society is an example of high-context cultures?

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In an organizational setting, a low-context culture would emphasize:

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A person who comes from a monochronic culture would be most likely to:

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Context has to do with the number of words in a message.

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Polychronic views of time are more often found in:

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The cultural approach to conflict that views it as destructive would likely assume:

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A person who comes from a polychronic culture would be most likely to:

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Intercultural communication compares the communication styles and patterns of people from very different cultural/social structures, such as nation-states.

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Identify the differences between individualist and collectivist cultures.

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Cultures that emphasize polychronic time also emphasize being on time for appointments.

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Culture refers exclusively to geographical or ethnic differences between groups of people.

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Your authors' perspective that 'society is a coded system of meaning' reflects the belief that:

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Collectivist cultures are generally known to:

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The cultural approach to conflict that views it as opportunity would likely assume:

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According to Gerry Philipsen's research in Teamsterville, a man demonstrates power by punching someone rather than arguing about a problem.

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Monochronic views of time are more often found in:

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Individualist cultures are generally known to:

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