How Are High- and Low-Context Communication Related to the Collectivism-Individualism

question 30

Multiple Choice

How are high- and low-context communication related to the collectivism-individualism dimension of culture?

• A) People in high-context cultures need a lot of background information to function efficiently.
• B) Employees in low-context cultures share common goals.
• C) Members of high-context cultures have transitory relationships.
• D) Goals in low-context cultures tend to be individually defined.

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Definitions:

Instillation

The process of slowly pouring or dropping a liquid into a body cavity or onto a surface.

Lower Eyelid

The lower portion of skin and tissue that covers and protects the eye; essential in the blink reflex and helps maintain eye moisture.

Sublingual Nitroglycerin

A medication used to relieve chest pain (angina) by dissolving under the tongue for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.

Swallowing

The process by which food moves from the mouth to the stomach through coordinated muscle contractions.