Chapter2

T/F Cultures with a smaller power distance emphasize that inequalities among people should be minimized

True

T/F In China, a dominant cultural value is filial piety (obedience to parents, respect for parents, honoring of ancestors).

True

T/F Individualism and collectivism are not mutually exclusive; that is, they can coexist within a person of any culture

True

T/F The Most relevant feature of individualism, as defined in the majority of the studies, is valuing personal independence

True

T/F in a low context communication, the verbal code is the primary source of information

True

Which of the following countries is the most individualistic ?

U.S

Which of the following statements best describes a strong uncertainty avoidant culture?

Uncertainty is seen as a continuous threat

Which of the following statements best describes a weak uncertainty avoidant culture?

Uncertainty is seen as a continuous threat

T/F Individualism is linked to a sense of duty to group, interdependence, harmony, and working with the group

False

T/F Within a low context culture, interactants primarily will look to the physical, sociorelational and perceptual environment for information

False

Which one of the following countries is considered a low context culture?

Germany

Which of the following types of cultures emphasize individual goals over group goals?

Indiviualistic Cultures

Which of the following statements best describes a larger power distance

Inequalities among people are expected and desired

Which of the following statements best describes a small power distance culture?

Inequalities among people should be minimized

Which of the following countries is more collectivistic ?

Japan

Which of the following statements best describes an individualistic culture

Self-concept is consistent with public behavior

Which of the following statements best describes a high context culture?

Nonverbal code is the primary source of information

Which of the following countries is considered large power distance?

Philippines

Which of the following countries is considered a high context culture?

South Korea

Which of the following statements best describes a collectivistic culture?

Stresses values that serve the in-group

Which of the following statements best describes a low-context culture ?

Verbal code is the primary source of information