In the Opening Case on the Java Lounge in Saudi

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the opening case on the Java Lounge in Saudi Arabia,Saudi businessmen engaged in chit-chat while drinking coffee at a café during the conduct of business.Which of the following was the most likely reason for their behavior?

• A) They are fatalistic, believing that the business outcome was predetermined.
• B) Their religious convictions kept them from discussing business over alcoholic drinks.
• C) They come from a polychronic culture that prefers to multitask.
• D) They come from a high-context culture in which small talk and seemingly unrelated information is important to decision making.

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