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

question 62

Multiple Choice

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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