Shyam, a Manager in a Company, Prefers Using Straightforward and Concise

question 43

Multiple Choice

Shyam, a manager in a company, prefers using straightforward and concise messages to convey information to his subordinates. He does not believe in providing much background information and believes that direct communication gives him more control over a situation and allows him to take responsibility for his actions. In this scenario, Shyam most likely belongs to a:

• A) high-assertion and high-context culture.
• B) low-assertion and low-context culture.
• C) high-assertion and low-context culture.
• D) low-assertion and high-context culture.

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Definitions:

Negative Thoughts

Involves patterns of thinking that are pessimistic, self-critical, or defeatist, and can affect one's mood and mental health.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to improve mental health by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with healthier ones.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud that seeks to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts, through techniques such as dream analysis and free association.