Nonverbal Actions with Specific Meanings That Substitute for Spoken Words

question 17

Multiple Choice

Nonverbal actions with specific meanings that substitute for spoken words are __________.

• A) emblems
• B) nonverbal communication
• C) body language
• D) gestures

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Definitions:

Cross-cultural Adjustment

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Cultural Knowledge

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Integrative IHRM Approach

A holistic method in international human resource management that combines practices and policies from both the parent company and its international subsidiaries.

Home HR Practices

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