Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement About the Role

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the role of language in cross-cultural communication?

• A) Members of low-context cultures are very explicit in using the spoken and written word.
• B) In low-context cultures, the message is rarely conveyed by the words someone uses, with greater emphasis on the "context" in which the words are spoken.
• C) Australia, Canada and the United States have low-context cultures.
• D) Members of high-context cultures use words to convey only a limited part of the message.
• E) In high-context cultures, must of the message communicated must be inferred or interpreted from the context, which includes body language, the physical setting and past relationships.

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Definitions:

Mechanized Process

An automated procedure or method involving machinery or technology to enhance efficiency and reduce human labor.

Operational Flexibility

The ability of a business or organization to adapt to changes in conditions, demand, or environment while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness.

Production Batches

Groups or lots of goods produced together during a manufacturing process, often under the same conditions over a specific time period.

Economic Force

Factors or agents that cause significant changes or impacts on the economy, influencing markets, employment, and production.