Brenda Is a New Employee Orientation Trainer for a Global

question 58

Multiple Choice

Brenda is a new employee orientation trainer for a global corporation with subsidiaries all over the world. She needs to convey information to new employees that will help them in communicating across cultures. Brenda explains to new employees that ________ cultures rely heavily on nonverbal cues and subtle situational cues in communicating with others, and a person's official status, place in society, and reputation carry considerable weight.

• A) low power distance
• B) high power distance
• C) uncertainty avoiding
• D) low-context
• E) high-context

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Definitions:

Andragogy

Andragogy is the theory and practice of education that focuses on the specific needs of adults, emphasizing self-directed learning, practical application, and the leveraging of existing experiences.

Pedagogy

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Adult Learner

An individual engaged in the learning process who is beyond traditional college age and often has responsibilities such as work and family.

Informal Learning

Education that occurs outside the formal academic environment, such as learning through life experiences, work, and social interactions.