On a Tour to Australia in 1992, George Bush Sr

question 49

Multiple Choice

On a tour to Australia in 1992, George Bush Sr. flashed the victory sign at the Australian public, with the palm facing inwards, which was considered a rude gesture. This is an example of cultural differences causing problems at the level of

• A) thinking processes.
• B) values.
• C) language.
• D) nonverbal behaviors.
• E) decision-making processes.

Comprehend the process and objectives of organizational development (OD).

Learn the roles and challenges faced by tempered radicals in organizations.

Understand the importance of involving management and building support for change initiatives.

Identify the stages involved in the organizational development process.

---

Definitions:

Wall Street Journal

A leading American business-focused, English-language international daily newspaper based in New York City.

Invoice Price

The initial price stated by a manufacturer or producer on the invoice sent to a wholesaler or retailer, before any discounts or allowances.

Coupon Bond

A debt security that pays the holder periodic interest payments until maturity, at which point the principal is repaid.

Current Yield

The annual income from an investment expressed as a percentage of the current market price.