Which of the Following Statements About the Role of Language

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the role of language in cross-cultural communication is NOT correct?

• A)Members of low-context cultures are very explicit in using the spoken and written word.
• B)In low-context cultures,the message is rarely conveyed by the words someone uses,with greater emphasis on the "context" in which the words are spoken.
• C)Australia,Canada and the United States have low-context cultures.
• D)Members of high-context cultures use words to convey only a limited part of the message.
• E)In high-context cultures,must of the message communicated must be inferred or interpreted from the context,which includes body language,the physical setting and past relationships.

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Definitions:

Foreign Competition

Competition that domestic companies face from abroad, from foreign companies offering the same or similar products or services.

Health Care Provider

An individual or institution that provides medical services, including doctors, nurses, hospitals, and clinics.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in an open market.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate economic activity, often to correct market failures and achieve desired social or economic outcomes.