Answer ALL questions.

Question $1$

Anthropologist Edward T$.$ Hall proposed that cultures organize time in one of two ways: either monochronic or polychronic. Explain clearly the relationship between the concept of economicity of time and monochronic or polychronic time view. Illustrate how this is manifested in people$$s behaviour? $(10$ marks$)$

Question $2$

In viewing other people$$s culture, we are often misguided by ethnocentrism. Define $$ethnocentrism$,$ which levels can be distinguished and how can they be described, demonstrate how ethnocentrism obstructs cross$-$cultural communication, and advise how ethnocentrism can be avoided or overcome. $(10$ marks$)$

Question $3$

Explain the difference between integrative and distributive strategies in the context of business negotiations and the correspondence with a culture$$s in$-$group orientation by means of a pizza pie analogy. $(10$ marks$)$

Question $4$

In low$-$context cultures, silence $$ as a non$-$verbal cue $$ in the communication is often perceived as uncomfortable or even frightening, in stark contrast with high$-$context cultures. Explain the interpretation of silence in the communication with clear reference to high$-$ and low$-$context cultures and their definitions. $(10$ marks$)$

Question $5$

Explain the phrase $$religion is only one kind of worldview.$$ Define $$worldview$,$ list its different forms, and explain the link between religion and the values of a culture. Illustrate by means of an example that derives from your own national and cultural background. $(10$ marks$)$

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Question $6$

In nearly every culture, proverbs offer an important set of values and beliefs for members of the culture.

a$)$ What does the proverb $$a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush$$ mean, which value$($s$)$ does it signify, and which dimension$($s$)$ of Hofstede$$s analysis of national cultures does it refer to most prominently? Explain. $(5$ marks$)$

b$)$ What does the Jewish proverb $$even in paradise, it$$s not good to be alone$$ mean, which value$($s$)$ does it signify, and which dimension$($s$)$ of Hofstede$$s analysis of national cultures does it refer to most prominently? Explain. $(5$ marks$)$