Which of the Following Statements Regarding National Stereotypes Is True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding national stereotypes is true?

• A) Americans are the best negotiators because they will spend days trying to get to know their opponents.
• B) The image of the cowboy used as a cultural stereotype reflects the organizational loyalty of the Americans.
• C) Negotiations are conducted between people rather than national stereotypes.
• D) The Japanese are the worst negotiators because they think everything works in foreign countries as it does in Japan.
• E) The fierce, samurai-warrior stereotyped image of the Japanese embodies their brand of competitiveness.

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Definitions:

Francis Ferdinand

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, whose assassination in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.

German Government

The political leadership and institutions that govern Germany, including the federal and state levels, following democratic and legal principles.

Austria-Hungary

A multinational empire in Central Europe formed by a dual monarchy of Austria and Hungary, which existed from 1867 until its dissolution in 1918 following World War I.

Triple Alliance

A military coalition formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882, aimed at mutual defense and support in case of attack by other powers.