Which of the Following Countries Displays Characteristics of a High-Context

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries displays characteristics of a high-context culture?

• A) Mexicans rely heavily on situational cues for meaning during communication.
• B) North Americans rely more on verbal than on nonverbal cues for information.
• C) In Great Britain,spoken words carry the burden of shared meanings.
• D) Germany has precise written rules for even the smallest details of daily life.
• E) The Swiss have a reputation for precision and pragmatism in communication.

Understand the concept of synergy and its types in business.

Grasp the principles of strategic management and its role in aligning an organization with its environment.

Identify and explain the various perspectives and modes of strategic thinking in a global economy.

Recognize the impact and strategies of Porter’s generic competitive strategies model.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral signal that, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to elicit a conditioned response as part of classical conditioning.

Cue Deflation Effect

When the extinction of a response to one cue leads to an increased reaction to the other conditioned stimulus

Salient Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that stands out and is easily noticeable making it more likely to be associated with an unconditioned stimulus in the process of learning.