GEB 3213 Exam 1, trammel Questions And
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conjunctive adverbs examples - ANSWER therefore, moreover, nevertheless, however
conjunctive adverbs connected by (2 options) - ANSWER semicolon or comma
readability formulas - ANSWER simplicity of read; easy to pick up major points
fog index - ANSWER includes abstract nouns; words w 3+ syllables, long sentences
Culture - ANSWER the coherent, learned, shared view of a group of people about life's
concerns that ranks what is important, furnishes attitudes about what things are
appropriate, and dictates behavior
The key words for understanding intercultural business communication are: - ANSWER
- attitudes
- behavior
- values
Projected cognitive similarity - ANSWER assuming you know the perceptions,
judgements, attitudes, and values of another person because you believe they are just
like your own
- bad, recipe for disaster
Story about his experience in France represents the negatives of what? - ANSWER
Stereotyping
Prototype approach - ANSWER like stereotyping but allows flexibility, allows the viewer
to leave room for differences in individuals
What do we mean when we use the word "context"? (High/Low Context Cultures) -
ANSWER talking about the situation of the communication but not necessarily the
words spoken
High Context Cultures are those who rely on... - ANSWER the context of the message
to relay the majority of the important information
Low context cultures are those who rely on.... - ANSWER the words spoken in a
message to deliver and understand communication information
, Story about Iranian student represents.. - ANSWER how he believed through his subtle
statements about the hair in the bathroom, his roomate should have cleaned up, lesson
learned was to be direct to the American
Ethnocentric Staffing - ANSWER the primary language used for a multinational
business will be the same no matter its many offices' locations
- now viewed as insensitive to other countries
Polycentric Staffing - ANSWER managers are hired from their host countries
- communication problems may arrise
Geocentric Staffing - ANSWER requires that the person hired as a manager in the
headquarters' location or a subsidiary's location be the best person for the job,
regardless of background.
- communication again could be an issue
Using an interpreter brings what problem up? - ANSWER chances of
miscommunication double with the message
Idioms - ANSWER create confusion
Two-word verbs - ANSWER consists of a verb and a second element
- can be a stumbling block
Three steps for writing - ANSWER 1. Planning
2. Composing
3. Revising
Collaborative Writing - ANSWER 1. Strong commitment to the team
2. Create a supportive collaborative atmosphere
A business message will typically do 1 of 3 things: - ANSWER 1. Inform
2. Persuade
3. Collaborate
Initial part of the planning process is: - ANSWER Defining the purpose of your message
Infinitives - ANSWER a verb preceded by "to"
ex. to jump, to calculate
Topic sentence - ANSWER the focusing-tool for the entire paragraph
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conjunctive adverbs examples - ANSWER therefore, moreover, nevertheless, however
conjunctive adverbs connected by (2 options) - ANSWER semicolon or comma
readability formulas - ANSWER simplicity of read; easy to pick up major points
fog index - ANSWER includes abstract nouns; words w 3+ syllables, long sentences
Culture - ANSWER the coherent, learned, shared view of a group of people about life's
concerns that ranks what is important, furnishes attitudes about what things are
appropriate, and dictates behavior
The key words for understanding intercultural business communication are: - ANSWER
- attitudes
- behavior
- values
Projected cognitive similarity - ANSWER assuming you know the perceptions,
judgements, attitudes, and values of another person because you believe they are just
like your own
- bad, recipe for disaster
Story about his experience in France represents the negatives of what? - ANSWER
Stereotyping
Prototype approach - ANSWER like stereotyping but allows flexibility, allows the viewer
to leave room for differences in individuals
What do we mean when we use the word "context"? (High/Low Context Cultures) -
ANSWER talking about the situation of the communication but not necessarily the
words spoken
High Context Cultures are those who rely on... - ANSWER the context of the message
to relay the majority of the important information
Low context cultures are those who rely on.... - ANSWER the words spoken in a
message to deliver and understand communication information
, Story about Iranian student represents.. - ANSWER how he believed through his subtle
statements about the hair in the bathroom, his roomate should have cleaned up, lesson
learned was to be direct to the American
Ethnocentric Staffing - ANSWER the primary language used for a multinational
business will be the same no matter its many offices' locations
- now viewed as insensitive to other countries
Polycentric Staffing - ANSWER managers are hired from their host countries
- communication problems may arrise
Geocentric Staffing - ANSWER requires that the person hired as a manager in the
headquarters' location or a subsidiary's location be the best person for the job,
regardless of background.
- communication again could be an issue
Using an interpreter brings what problem up? - ANSWER chances of
miscommunication double with the message
Idioms - ANSWER create confusion
Two-word verbs - ANSWER consists of a verb and a second element
- can be a stumbling block
Three steps for writing - ANSWER 1. Planning
2. Composing
3. Revising
Collaborative Writing - ANSWER 1. Strong commitment to the team
2. Create a supportive collaborative atmosphere
A business message will typically do 1 of 3 things: - ANSWER 1. Inform
2. Persuade
3. Collaborate
Initial part of the planning process is: - ANSWER Defining the purpose of your message
Infinitives - ANSWER a verb preceded by "to"
ex. to jump, to calculate
Topic sentence - ANSWER the focusing-tool for the entire paragraph
