A Characteristic of a Low-Context Culture Which Is Prevalent in the United

question 47

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of a low-context culture which is prevalent in the United States, Switzerland, and Germany is that:

• A)less information is contained in verbal communication.
• B)major emphasis is on a person's values and position in society.
• C)the messages are explicit and specific.
• D)a person's word is his or her bond.
• E)negotiations are long and protracted.

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Definitions:

Compensating Differentials

Wage differences across jobs that reflect the desirability of the job attributes, compensating workers for non-monetary aspects of different jobs like risk or undesirable hours.

Median Earnings

The middle value of earnings in a group, indicating that half of the group earns more and half earns less than this amount.

Private Businesses

Enterprises owned, operated, and managed by individual entrepreneurs, groups, or families, primarily for profit, without state control.

Working Conditions

The environment, terms, and circumstances under which employees work, including aspects like hours, safety, rights, and wages.