Which of the Following Is True Concerning the Saffir-Simpson Scale

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning the Saffir-Simpson scale except

• A)category 3-5 storms are considered major hurricanes.
• B)Hurricane Katrina was a category 5 hurricane.
• C)a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when winds exceed 119 km/hr (74 mi/hr).
• D)a category 5 hurricane produces more than five times the damage of a category 1 hurricane.

Recognize the importance of cultural compatibility and flexibility for expatriates’ success in foreign assignments.

Acknowledge the legal and operational challenges in international human resource management, including workforce reduction and labor laws.

Understand the effects of cultural orientations such as long-term vs. short-term orientations on business practices and employee behavior.

Identify the symptoms and consequences of culture shock and strategies for adjusting to new cultures in international assignments.

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Definitions:

Period of Rebellion

A phase often associated with adolescence in which an individual challenges authority, norms, and conventional behaviors as a part of their identity development.

Scaffolding

A type of instruction in which an adult adjusts the amount of guidance provided to match a child’s present level of ability.

Zone of Proximal Development

The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Private Speech

Self-directed speech that individuals, especially children, use to guide their own actions and thoughts, playing a key role in cognitive development according to Vygotsky.