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:

Monitoring

The process of systematically checking or tracking activities or performance for compliance with expected standards.

Firm's Attention

The focus or priority that a company dedicates to a particular project, issue, or aspect of its operations.

Profit Centers

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Discretion

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation, often within certain guidelines or rules.