The Primary Reason It Is Difficult to Gather Information About

question 108

Multiple Choice

The primary reason it is difficult to gather information about a country's cultural differences is because __________.

• A) people tend to be sensitive about their own culture
• B) privacy laws often prohibit sharing this type of information with "non-natives"
• C) there is little written on the issue
• D) natives are least capable of explaining the unique characteristics of their own culture
• E) providing this information to foreign organizations reduces a competitive business advantage

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Definitions:

Steroids

A class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms; found naturally in plants, animals, and fungi, and are used in medicine, often as hormones.

Micelle

A spherical aggregate of surfactant molecules dispersed in a liquid colloid, where the hydrophilic heads face outward and the hydrophobic tails are tucked inside.

Lecithin

A fatty substance found in plant and animal tissues, composed of phospholipids, and is used as an emulsifier in food and pharmaceutical products.

Diterpene

A type of terpene consisting of four isoprene units, making up 20 carbon atoms, often found in essential oils and used in medicines and perfumes.