Which of the Following Is an Example of a Barrier

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a barrier in cross-cultural communication?

• A) You are trying to get through to a colleague on the telephone, but you keep getting a buy signal.
• B) Men are less likely than women to indicate that they are unsure about an issue.
• C) The "OK" hand symbol means "all right" or fine in the United States, but is considered an insult in parts of Europe.
• D) Those over the age of 70 are significantly less likely to use any form of social media.
• E) Due to a hurricane affecting the East Coast, all Internet connections are down for thousands of miles.

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Definitions:

Profit Distributions

The sharing of earnings among the shareholders of a company, often in the form of dividends.

Involuntary Dissolution

The compulsory termination of a corporation or partnership by a court order, often due to failure to comply with legal requirements or insolvency.

Court Order

A formal statement issued by a court that requires a person or entity to do or refrain from doing something.

Private Parties

Refers to individuals or entities that are not part of the government or public sector, engaging in activities or agreements among themselves.