MCQ
Ethnocentrism in Organization and cultures
85. All of the following are characteristics of interpersonal
communication in a high-context culture except:
a.
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placing great emphasis on the
establishment of social trust before task discussions
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b.
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placing a high value on personal
relationships and goodwill
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c.
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placing a high value on personal
expertise and performance
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d.
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placing great importance on the
surrounding circumstances during an interaction
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ANS: C
86. ____
occurs when individuals believe that only their culture makes sense, has the
“right” values, and represents the “right” and logical way to behave.
a.
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Ethnocentrism
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b.
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Egocentrism
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c.
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Geocentrism
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d.
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Centrism
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ANS: A
87. According
to the Across Cultures Competency: Tahir Ayub, Partner, PwC, what barriers did
Tahir face while helping village leaders in Africa’s Namibian outback grapple
with their community’s growing AIDS crisis:
a.
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language barriers
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b.
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cultural differences
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c.
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limited access to electricity
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d.
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all of these
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ANS: D
88. According
to the Across Cultures Competency: Tahir Ayub, Partner, PwC, how did Tahir’s
time in Africa change him:
a.
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he is much more open to listening to
other people’s points of view
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b.
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he is much more ethnocentrism
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c.
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he spends less money
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d.
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all of these
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ANS: A
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