When Considering Barriers to International Communication, Companies Should Be Aware

question 13

Multiple Choice

When considering barriers to international communication, companies should be aware that

• A) noise tends to increase the probability of effective communication.
• B) source effects can be beneficial for an international business when potential consumers in a target country have a bias against foreign firms.
• C) many international businesses try to promote positive source effects by deemphasizing their foreign origins.
• D) fewer firms vie for the attention of prospective customers in developing countries, thus the noise level is lower.
• E) research suggests consumers use country of origin when evaluating a product, when they have detailed knowledge of the product.

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Definitions:

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue characterized by a porous, trabecular architecture, found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layer of flat bones.

Bone Shafts

The long, cylindrical, main portion of a bone, providing structural support and leverage.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily located in the arms and legs, serving as sites for muscle attachment and enabling movement.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and polysaccharides secreted by cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.