SCENARIO 7-3 You Are Presenting a Training Seminar on Differences

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SCENARIO 7-3 You are presenting a training seminar on differences in the ways cultures communicate in business environments.You stage the following scenario for your participants:
Low-context culture "I have been thinking we should sign a preliminary contract as soon as possible."
High-context culture "But we would like your president can come for a visit to our factory so that you and your company can see how efficient we are in our use of materials."
Low-context culture "Well...I'd really like to discuss the pricing so that I can let my president see something in writing."
High-context culture "Tomorrow I would like to take you for lunch with our executive team and the chairman of our board of directors.They are anxious to meet you."
Low-context culture "What's wrong, can't you make a decision
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Which of the following statements is false

• A)Low-context cultures place high value time efficiency.
• B)Low-context cultures place high value on directness.
• C)Low-context cultures place high value on subtle communication.
• D)Low-context cultures place low value on subtle communication.
• E)Low-context cultures place low value on time efficiency.

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Definitions:

Make-To-Order

A production strategy where products are only manufactured after receiving a customer's order, allowing for customization.

Modular Bills

Bills of material organized by major subassemblies or by product options.

Phantom Bills

refer to a bill of materials used in manufacturing for temporary or virtual assemblies that are not physically built but are needed for planning or costing purposes in complex manufacturing projects.

Cost Of Individual Components

The monetary value required to purchase or produce each separate element that makes up a product or service.