(LESSON 2) Communication in Multicultural Setting

Question 1

Refers to the dynamics of communication across cultures.

Answer 1

Multicultural Setting

Question 2

Refers to the cultural diversity among people such as their traditions and beliefs or other things that make people different from each other.

Answer 2

Multicultural Setting

Question 3

Refers to various cultures intertwine or meet each other through communication.

Answer 3

Multicultural Setting

Question 4

“It involves the background of both sender and the receiver of the message.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 4

Personal Context

Question 5

Under Personal Context that includes their education, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, and beliefs that greatly influence what and how they communicate.

Answer 5

Background

Question 6

“Personal life experiences affect how people communicate.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 6

Personal Context

Question 7

It refers to the setting of communication.

Answer 7

Context

Question 8

“It pertains to the environment where communication takes place.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 8

Physical Context

Question 9

Factors in Physical Context that affect communication such as place, location, temperature, lighting, noise, and humidity, are called?

Answer 9

Tangible or Physical Environmental Factors

Question 10

Under Physical Context that refers to the distance between the participants.

Answer 10

Proximity

Question 11

“It refers to the kind of relationship that exists between the sender and the receiver.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 11

Social Context

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE?

In Social Context, the communication or how one converse varies on the level of relationship or the type of closeness the participants have with each other.

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

“The closer they are, the easier it is to communicate because they have established an initial understanding, respect, and trust.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 13

Social Context

Question 14

“It includes the emotions and feelings of the participants in the communication process.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 14

Psychological Context

Question 15

Under Psychological Context that can refer to the emotion or mood of the sender/speaker.

Answer 15

Attitude

Question 16

TRUE OR FALSE?

In Psychological Context, attitude plays an important role in the transmission of messages..

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

“It is one of the vital considerations in communication.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 17

Cultural Context

Question 18

“Communication is dynamic.”

This statement refers to what communication context?

Answer 18

Cultural Context

Question 19

It is a set of unique and shared beliefs, values, and norms that guide a certain group of people on how to think, behave, and act.

Answer 19

Culture

Question 20

Communication and culture are intertwined. In fact, they are _____.

Answer 20

Inseparable

Question 21

To increase awareness and develop competence in communicating in a multicultural setting, it is essential to unlock some ____.

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Cultural Dimensions

Question 22

It emphasizes the needs and desires of individuals over those of the group and the relationships of individuals with respect to other individuals (e.g., United States, Canada, Northern, and Western Europe).

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Individualistic culture

Question 23

It emphasizes the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual (e.g., Latin America, East, and Southeast Asia, and Africa are collectivist).

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Collectivist culture

Question 24

Under categories of context that views explicit words as a way to convey messages (basically means straightforward).

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Low-context culture

Question 25

People in the USA, Germany, and Scandinavia have what category of context?

Answer 25

Low- context culture

Question 26

Under categories of context that uses subtle non-verbal behaviors and implicit information to convey meaning.

Answer 26

High-context culture

Question 27

Latin America and most Asian cultures have what category of context?

Answer 27

High-context culture

Question 28

Under Cultural Dimensions which pertains to how we use and observe time in communication.

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Chronemic

Question 29

Its standards are determined by place and time (our culture).

Answer 29

Chronemic

Question 30

___ and ___ can play in how people interpret timing, too.

Answer 30

Age and Role

Question 31

TRUE OR FALSE? Under Chronemic, being punctual or arriving on time means your respect the time of others and that you also value your time.

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

"Punctuality and Patience have roles in communication." This statement refers to what Cultural Dimension?

Answer 32

Chronemic

Question 33

Under Chronemic, this culture advocates punctuality, timely completion of tasks, and accomplishment of one task at a time.

Answer 33

Monochronic Culture

Question 34

Under Chronemic, people in this culture do not practice multitasking because they prefer to focus on a single task.

Answer 34

Monochronic Culture

Question 35

They do not tolerate tardiness since they value time schedules.

Answer 35

Monochronic Culture

Question 36

Prefer to do one activity at a time.

Answer 36

Monochronic Culture

Question 37

They use time management tools like calendars to keep track of their progress and schedule.

Answer 37

Monochronic Culture

Question 38

High tendency to have short-term relationships.

Answer 38

Monochronic Culture

Question 39

Achievement is their primary motivation or goal.

Answer 39

Monochronic Culture

Question 40

Everyone must follow the given deadline.

Answer 40

Monochronic Culture

Question 41

Under Chronemic, this culture has a more fluid and flexible concept of time.

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Polychronic Culture

Question 42

Human Interactions - they value interpersonal relationships among or between people.

Answer 42

Polychronic Culture

Question 43

Group Work - holistic approach because they support not only physical, but also mental, social, spiritual, and emotional aspects.

Answer 43

Polychronic Culture

Question 44

Flexibility - they are more accepting of schedules.

Answer 44

Polychronic Culture

Question 45

High Context - they think that every bit of information must be shared to achieve a goal.

Answer 45

Polychronic Culture

Question 46

Long-term Relationships or Connections.

Answer 46

Polychronic Culture

Question 47

Under the Cultural Dimensions that refers to how culture deals and is influenced by ambiguity and risks.

Answer 47

Uncertainty Avoidance

Question 48

This Cultural Dimension refers to the need to foresee what is going to happen.

Answer 48

Uncertainty Avoidance

Question 49

TRUE OR FALSE? Uncertainty Avoidance refers to the conditions that are unknown or unpredictable.

Answer 49

TRUE

Question 50

"Culture is tolerant of unpredictable and uncontrollable situations." This statement refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 50

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 51

"people are more relaxed" This phrase refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance.

Answer 51

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 52

"they are happier with ambiguity" This phrase refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 52

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 53

"come what may" This phrase refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 53

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 54

"there are no rules since they are not the priority" This phrase refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 54

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 55

"clear rules are not needed" This phrase refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 55

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 56

"less focused on safety" This phrase refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 56

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 57

"open to any risks and instincts tend to take over" This phrase refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 57

Low-uncertainty avoidance

Question 58

This type of Uncertainty Avoidance values precision and always attempts to anticipate risks to possibly reduce them.

Answer 58

High-uncertainty avoidance

Question 59

"They try to minimize risks by establishing laws, policies, and strict measures." This statement refers to what Uncertainty Avoidance?

Answer 59

High-uncertainty avoidance

Question 60

It is one of the dimensions of Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory.

Answer 60

Power Distance

Question 61

Refers to the superior and subordinate relationship.

Answer 61

Power Distance

Question 62

1) Individualism 2) Masculinity 3) Uncertainty avoidance index 4) Long-term orientation These factors are under what Cultural Dimension?

Answer 62

Power Distance

Question 63

A type of Power that recognizes that unequal distribution of power is normal.

Answer 63

High Power Distance

Question 64

"Power is distributed unequally or unevenly." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 64

High Power Distance

Question 65

"It's acceptable for a supervisor to display his authority." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 65

High Power Distance

Question 66

"Superiors rarely give their subordinates important work." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 66

High Power Distance

Question 67

"If something goes wrong, the subordinates are usually blamed for not doing their proper job/role." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 67

High Power Distance

Question 68

"Managers rarely interact or socialize with workers." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 68

High Power Distance

Question 69

"Teachers are treated respectfully." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 69

High Power Distance

Question 70

"Local politics are prone to totalitarianism." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 70

High Power Distance

Question 71

"Class distinctions are emphasized." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 71

High Power Distance

Question 72

"Parents are more highly respected and corporal punishment is more common." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 72

High Power Distance

Question 73

"Revolutions are, or were, common." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 73

High Power Distance

Question 74

"Values equal distribution of power or equality." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 74

Low Power Distance

Question 75

"Questions the authority when needed (if the ways of those who have authority are wrong or affect them negatively)." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 75

Low Power Distance

Question 76

"Examples are government and citizens, teacher and students, employer and employees, parents and children." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 76

Low Power Distance

Question 77

"Supervisors are expected to treat employees respectfully." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 77

Low Power Distance

Question 78

"Subordinates may do important work, thus having the opportunity to get promoted quickly." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 78

Low Power Distance

Question 79

"If something goes wrong, the superior/authority figure is usually blamed for having unrealistic expectations or being too strict." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 79

Low Power Distance

Question 80

"The managers socialize and interact with workers more often." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 80

Low Power Distance

Question 81

"Teachers are simply employees and parents are merely people." This statement refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 81

Low Power Distance

Question 82

"totalitarianism and revolutions are rare" This phrase refers to what Power Distance?

Answer 82

Low Power Distance

Question 83

This society stresses different expectations for men and women.

Answer 83

Masculine Culture

Question 84

A society or culture that follows strict adherence to conventional gender roles and behaviors.

Answer 84

Masculine Culture

Question 85

He stated that a feminine society is one where gender roles are more fluid.

Answer 85

Geert Hofstede

Question 86

This culture is based on the premise that men and women assume varieties of roles and thus, are both valued regardless of their sex and gender.

Answer 86

Feminine Culture

Question 87

"Men and women are nurturing." Refers to what type of culture?

Answer 87

Feminine Culture

Question 88

"If you’re a man, you must be assertive, aggressive, focus on material success." Refers to what type of culture?

Answer 88

Masculine Culture

Question 89

"They are focused to develop the qualities in life." Refers to what type of culture?

Answer 89

Feminine Culture

Question 90

Under Cultural Dimension which refers to how patience is valued in waiting for the outcomes of actions.

Answer 90

Long-term Orientation Culture

Question 91

It values perseverance towards the achievement of goals. a) Long-term Orientation Culture b) Short-term Orientation Culture

Answer 91

a) Long-term Orientation Culture

Question 92

Under Cultural Dimension which is characterized by being very performance driven.

Answer 92

Short-term Orientation Culture

Question 93

It values rewards. a) Long-term Orientation Culture b) Short-term Orientation Culture

Answer 93

b) Short-term Orientation Culture