Question based on the Business course

19. When attempting to persuade an audience, one can establish Ethos by:

a. Offering compelling stories and personal anecdotes

b. Citing peer reviewed studies and quoting experts

c. Practicing the "Golden Rule"

d. Highlighting credentials, work history, and educational levels

20. In Indirect Cultures business conversations may begin with:

a. A question and answer session

b. Deadlines, contracts, financial goals

c. Greetings that establish titles and leadership roles within an organization

d. Discussions about the weather, family, or non -related business topics

21. If you work within a culture that practices Short-Term Orientation, you may need to place a greater emphasis on:

a. Reciprocation of greetings, gifts, and rewards

b. Persistence , thrift, and frugality

c. Representing long-standing traditions during business meetings

d. Getting to know future clients or business partners over the course of weeks or months before agreeing to sign written contracts

22. Compared with Collectivist individualistic cultures tend to value:

a. Modesty, privacy, and humility

b. Individual freedom, personal independence, and stories which reflect morals /values

c. Community ownership and sharing of natural resources

d. Group harmony and equal recognition of accomplishments

23. When considering Time Orientation, which of the following statements is true:

a. Greece, Italy, Chile, and Saudi Arabia are very monochromatic.

b. In monochromatic cultures, i may be offensive to show up a few minutes early to meetings and social gatherings.

c. The US, Germany , and Switzerland are very polychromatic.

d. In polychromatic cultures, interruptions and missed deadlines are often tolerated and /or expected

24. The United States has a Masculine Orientation when compared to a country like Sweden . Which of the following statements are true

a.The US encourages power, physical strength, and domination Sweden values submission and politeness .

b. The US focuses on results , achievement and competition ; Sweden focuses on modesty , work/life balance , and promoting equality.

c.The US prizes sports, cars, and the military Sweden values furniture, music, and meatballs .

d. The US rewards manliness and winning ; Sweden rewards feminism and beauty

25. Which of the following are NOT terms used to describe and compare Divergent Cultural Characteristics

a. High context vs. Low context

b.bAtheistic vs. Polytheistic

c. Implicit rule vs Explicit-Rule

d. Long-term vs. Short-term orientation

26. in Uncertainty-Rejecting cultures, such as Japan and Saudi Arabia:

a.Employees are encouraged to question policies and/or regulations

b. Society is resistant to change and seeks to avoid unnecessary risks

c. Freedom of expression is celebrated

d. Few clear rules or regulations exist