One of the First Online Virtual Communities Was

question 83

Multiple Choice

One of the first online virtual communities was:

• A) The Well.
• B) Myspace.
• C) AOL.
• D) Salon.com.

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Definitions:

Cultural Dimensions

Refers to the framework for cross-cultural communication, identifying and measuring the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behavior.

Hofstede

A framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede, that analyzes cultures in terms of five (later six) dimensions such as power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance.

Business Relationship

A connection between two or more businesses that involves some level of mutual benefit, cooperation, or dependency.

BRIC Countries

An acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, and China, representing rapidly developing countries known for their significant economic growth potential.