The social media and technological skills of ________ are helping to change business communication practices.
A) Generation X
B) Generation Q
C) Generation Y
D) Generation Z
E) Baby Boomers
Ques. 2To convey meaning in a low-context culture such as the one existing in Germany, people rely more on
A) gestures and vocal inflection.
B) indirectness and metaphors.
C) situational cues.
D) explicit verbal communication.
E) facial expressions.
Ques. 3Nonverbal communication can be a reliable guide to determining the meaning of a message
A) in all communication situations.
B) across a wide range of electronic communication media.
C) in the majority of intercultural communication situations.
D) only if the sender and receiver assign the same meaning to nonverbal signals.
E) if the sender has a basic grasp of cultural differences.
Ques. 4In high-context cultures,
A) people rely more on nonverbal circumstances and cues to convey meaning.
B) people rely less on the environmental setting to convey meaning.
C) the rules of everyday life are highly explicit.
D) aggressive negotiation is expected.
E) there is less emphasis on context.
Ques. 5Every attempt at communication between two people occurs within a
A) cultural context.
B) communication portal.
C) nexus of convenience.
D) cone of reciprocity.
E) mutual environment.
Ques. 6Cultural differences appear in a number of important areas, including
A) nonverbal differences.
B) legal and ethical differences.
C) religious differences.
D) attitudes toward work and success.
E) all of the above.
Ques. 7How can you adapt your communication style to that of a new culture you are encountering?
What will be an ideal response?
Quick Reply
