Which of the Following Statements About Cultural Differences in the Workplace

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cultural differences in the workplace is most accurate?

• A) The best way to deal with cultural differences in the workplace is to treat everyone the same way.
• B) Cultural differences were once a major problem, but television, telecommunications, e-mail, and the Internet have brought people closer together and greatly reduced cultural differences.
• C) Managers must be very aware of cultural differences and recognize that different employees may respond best to different management and motivational styles.
• D) Only firms that hire a lot of foreign-born employees are likely to have problems dealing with cultural differences. Employees born in the United States tend to have a common set of values and attitudes, regardless of age or social background.

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Definitions:

Interaction Cycle

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Delinquent Acts

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Cognitive Disturbances

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