The Primary Reason It Is Difficult to Gather Information About

question 32

Multiple Choice

The primary reason it is difficult to gather information about a country's cultural differences is because ________.

• A)people tend to be sensitive about their own culture
• B)privacy laws often prohibit sharing this type of information with "non-natives"
• C)natives are least capable of explaining the unique characteristics of their own culture
• D)providing this information to foreign organizations reduces a competitive business advantage

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Definitions:

Observable Culture

The visible elements of an organization's culture, such as behaviors, language, rituals, and symbols, that can be directly perceived.

Team Outing

An organized event or activity outside the workplace intended to promote teamwork and improve relationships among colleagues.

Hostility Toward Whistleblowers

Negative reactions, attitudes, or actions directed at individuals who expose wrongful, unethical, or illegal activities within an organization.

Observable Culture

The visible and tangible elements of an organization's culture, such as behaviors, language, rituals, and symbols that can be directly observed.