A Common Error in Cross-Cultural Communication Is The

question 68

Multiple Choice

A common error in cross-cultural communication is the:

• A) use of simple, basic words.
• B) use of literal meanings of words.
• C) assumption that a loud tone of voice is the only way to communicate effectively.
• D) assumption that people from other cultures may be unfamiliar with the idioms used in one's own culture.

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Definitions:

Net Sales

The revenue a company earns from sales after subtracting returns, allowances for damaged or missing products, and discounts.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that is expected to be uncollectible.

Percentage of Credit Sales Method

An accounting method used to estimate bad debt expense by applying a fixed percentage to the total credit sales of a period.

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business on credit, where payment is collected at a later date.