A Group of Senior Managers Decides to Require Members of Their

question 35

Multiple Choice

A group of senior managers decides to require members of their new Mexican office to take a course in business etiquette.Several employees speak out against the idea,arguing that the course is a waste of time.Which of the following would be the most effective response to the employees?

• A)Businesspeople are likely to be understanding if a mistake is made by someone outside the culture.
• B)Most business meetings are held on company property during work time,not during lunch.
• C)It is important for business success to display culturally appropriate behaviour in social settings.
• D)Non-native speakers may have difficulty understanding the nuances of negotiations in Spanish.

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Definitions:

Detached From Himself

A feeling or state in which an individual feels disengaged or disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, or sense of identity.

Culture-Bound Syndrome

Mental health disorders found in specific cultural groups, not widely recognized or diagnosed in other cultures.

Agitation

A state of nervousness or unrest, often characterized by excessive movement or emotional upset.

Violence

The use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, resulting in or having a high likelihood of causing injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.