MGMT 317 LinkedIn Learning Course 1
Assume you come from a monochronic, direct and low power distance culture. What would be the best way to start reaching out to and securing a new vendor in a culture very different from your own?
Find out the timeline for the assignment and set realistic expectations knowing that it may take longer to establish connections in this new culture.
In High Context cultures, communication is
Implied
Which statement best describes the difference between high and low context culture?
In a high context culture messages are communicated with fewer words and more non verbals. In low context cultures, messages are communicated with explicit and well spelled out words.
What is the definition of a high status culture?
In a high status culture, formal communication is preferable and professional job titles matter.
_____ is the most important influence on the course of a communication event.
Individual temperament
Based on Scenario 1, which question should Judy ask herself going into her performance evaluation with Caroline?
Is French culture task or relationship oriented?
What is the best example of a culture with an internal locus of control?
It has an entire channel on TV dedicated to predicting weather.
What's the best definition of individual culture?
a culture where people prefer to be recognized individually and are more likely to make decisions on their own.
Which example best illustrates an internal locus of control?
a person with an internal locus of control is "doing" oriented, believes that fate is of little importance.
Which scenario best describes a monocronic workplace?
agendas, procedure manuals, and tight time management meetings throughout the day.
Groups from high context cultures tend to work more _____, whereas groups from low context cultures are often more _____.
collaboratively; competitive
How can you measure if you were successful in a cross-cultural communication event?
define success by the terms of this new culture and time orientation you are in.
Risk in a culture _____.
describes the degree to which people within a culture are comfortable with change, innovation and not following the status quo.
Which choice best differentiates between a direct and indirect communicator?
direct communicators say what they mean and say it clearly. indirect communicators may gather information by asking questions and offer suggestions for consideration.
Which choice most accurately describes the difference between relationship and rule-focused cultures?
in a relationship based culture, if your friend crosses a red light and the police questions you, your loyalty will be with your friend.
Based on Scenario 2, how can Bruno best measure his success in this transaction, beyond whether or not he made the sale?
level of ongoing contact with the British reps and the overall impact he had on the two companies
You visit an office, and cannot immediately discern who is the boss. You notice that people communicate openly, and that it seems like a pretty laid back atmosphere generally. What are you most likely observing?
low-power distance
The CEO of a firm asks a group of interns to present their suggestions on how to improve organizational efficiency. Which of the following is this most indicative of?
low-risk aversion
The toughest word in an indirect communication culture is
no
Which time orientation is most effective in a business setting?
none of these answers
Taking time to build relationships, and thus feeling comfortable with fewer rigid rules and policies is indicative of a _____ culture.
particularist
What is the purpose of assessing the situation before entering a cross-cultural communication event?
to raise your awareness to a new situation and collect new information