GEB 3213 Final Exam Hayes FSU Questions and Answers
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When we interpret other cultures based on our own cultural framework, what can
happen?
A biased view which can cause stereotyping.
What is the prototype point-of-view?
Though cultures display common characteristics which constitutes stereotyping, this
allows for flexibility. It provides room for the acceptance of individual differences.
What is characteristic of high-context cultures?
The rely on the context of the message to convey important information. They do not
trust words alone to convey meaning.
What is characteristic of low-context cultures?
Rely on words spoken in a message to convey important information. They believe in
direct communication and being straight forward.
What is ethnocentric staffing?
The same language is used in each office no matter where it is located.
what is polycentric staffing?
Managers are hired from each offices host country.
what is geocentric staffing?
Requires that mangers be the best candidate for the job regardless of national, cultural,
and/or linguistic backgrounds.
Individuals from non-English speaking cultures can be confused by and take
what form of speech literally?
Idioms
What is characteristic of hierarchical cultures?
Cultures are more rigid and class-conscious.
What is characteristic of horizontal cultures?
Cultures are egalitarian and prefer to view all members as having equal footing.
Which cultures value relationship over results?
Asian cultures
Is the U.S. considered a doing - oriented or being-oriented culture?
Doing oriented
When an individual requires an intermediary in order to approach someone in
authority, what kind of power distance is this?
High power
Why do some cultures refrain from doing business on certain days of the week?
Luck, superstition, and fate.
In which cultures does the direct writing approach seem rude?
African, South and Central American, Asian, and Southern European.
What writing approach is preferred in North America?
The direct approach
What is paralanguage?
Vocal pitch, volume, and velocity
2023 (Verified Answers)
When we interpret other cultures based on our own cultural framework, what can
happen?
A biased view which can cause stereotyping.
What is the prototype point-of-view?
Though cultures display common characteristics which constitutes stereotyping, this
allows for flexibility. It provides room for the acceptance of individual differences.
What is characteristic of high-context cultures?
The rely on the context of the message to convey important information. They do not
trust words alone to convey meaning.
What is characteristic of low-context cultures?
Rely on words spoken in a message to convey important information. They believe in
direct communication and being straight forward.
What is ethnocentric staffing?
The same language is used in each office no matter where it is located.
what is polycentric staffing?
Managers are hired from each offices host country.
what is geocentric staffing?
Requires that mangers be the best candidate for the job regardless of national, cultural,
and/or linguistic backgrounds.
Individuals from non-English speaking cultures can be confused by and take
what form of speech literally?
Idioms
What is characteristic of hierarchical cultures?
Cultures are more rigid and class-conscious.
What is characteristic of horizontal cultures?
Cultures are egalitarian and prefer to view all members as having equal footing.
Which cultures value relationship over results?
Asian cultures
Is the U.S. considered a doing - oriented or being-oriented culture?
Doing oriented
When an individual requires an intermediary in order to approach someone in
authority, what kind of power distance is this?
High power
Why do some cultures refrain from doing business on certain days of the week?
Luck, superstition, and fate.
In which cultures does the direct writing approach seem rude?
African, South and Central American, Asian, and Southern European.
What writing approach is preferred in North America?
The direct approach
What is paralanguage?
Vocal pitch, volume, and velocity
