An Implicit Cultural Standard Has Been Violated When

question 6

Multiple Choice

An implicit cultural standard has been violated when:

• A) taxes are due on April 30 but a person doesn't file a return.
• B) a parent allows a 13-year-old to get behind the wheel for a short drive home.
• C) a driver accelerates during a yellow light in order to cross the intersection.
• D) the school library is almost completely empty but a student sits right next to a stranger.

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Definitions:

Organization's Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that characterize a company or institution, influencing how work is performed and how employees interact.

Appropriate Self-disclosure

The act of sharing personal information in a manner that is suitable to the context and relationship, fostering trust and intimacy.

Describing Feelings

The process of identifying and communicating one's emotional state using specific and accurate verbal expressions.

Sales Associate

An employee in a retail or wholesale business responsible for selling products or services to customers, offering advice, and assisting with purchases.