GEB 3213 Exam 1 (Trammell) Questions and Answers Already Passed

GEB 3213 Exam 1 (Trammell) Questions and Answers Already Passed What is culture? Coherent, learned, shared view of a group of people about life concerns that ranks what is important, furnishes attitudes about what things are appropriate, and dictates behavior What are the 3 keys to understanding culture? 1. Attitudes 2. Behaviors 3. Values What are stereotypes vs prototypes? Stereotype- mental representation of other people and culture that fits into specific pre judge behavioral patterns (rigid) Prototype- Examine person using stereotyped information, but this approach allows flexibility and can leave room for differences in individuals What is High Context culture vs Low Context culture? High Context- relies on minor details to communicate necessary info (rank, setting, nonverbal). Value personal relations and goodwill. Trust is established first, through slow, ritualistic negotiations Low Context- relies on words spoken in a message to deliver and understand communicated info. Value expertise and performance. Fast and efficient negotiations What the 5 High highest Context cultures and 5 Lowest Context cultures? High 1. Japanese 2. Chinese 3. Korean 4. Middle East 5. Latin America Low 1. Swiss 2. German 3. Scandinavia 4. North America 5. France What is Denotation vs Connotation (Meaning Types)? Denotation- dictionary definition Connotation- contextual associations (preferred) What Abstract vs Concrete Noun types? Abstract- conceptual nouns such as emotions Concrete- tangle, physical things (preferred) What are some issues with words in foreign countries? -False cognates -Translation of phrases may have different meaning What are 3 types of Company language? 1. Ethnocentric Staffing- primary language used for multinational business will be same no matter the official location (prevalent but now deemed insensitive) 2. Polycentric Staffing- managers are hired from their host country 3. Geocentric- manager at each location must be there best person for job regardless of cultural background (BEST) Is Collaborative writing common with business reports? Yes What are the 3 purposes of business writing? 1. Inform 2. Persuade 3. Collaborate What are the audiences and how many support points are needed? Primary and secondary audience 3-4 primary points to support main idea What are 4 things to keep in mind while writing the document? 1. Make main point clear towards beginning 2. Do not include irrelevant info 3. Present in logical fashion 4. Include all important details What is Style? Word choice, sentence length, and tone create style US business writing is North American Journalism style" concise, quick, direct, few adjectives and adverbs with short words/sentences. Formal What are 5 things to avoid in business writing? 1. Humor is risky 2. Don't be over friendly 3. Be yourself 4. Don't use flattery 5. Don't preach or brag What are the 3 important characteristics of word choice is business writing? 1. Powerful 2. Familiar 3. Bias Free What are deadwood phrases? "in the event that" = if "at this point in time" = now What do you do with infinitives? Change them to gerunds "to allow" = allowing What are some general writing tips? Kill long noun sequences and keep key words together Use paragraphs with transitions, topic sent, and support PROOFREAD What is a Sentence Fragment? Incomplete sentence. lacks a subject (noun) or predicate (verb), or uses a subordinating conjunction (needs an independent clause) What is a Simple sentence? One subject and one verb What is a Compound Sentence? 2 simple sentences combined by " , and " or " ; " What is a Complex Sentence? Simple Sentence and a Dependent Clause, needs a " , " to connect them What is a Comma Splice? Compound sentence lacking a coordinating conjunction (and, or, but, so, for, etc) What is a Run on Sentence? 2 Independent clauses combined without proper glue. Either make it 2 sentences or use a complex sentence What are coordinating conjunctions? For And Nor But Or Yet So What are subordinating conjunctions? When, if, because, while, unless, until, etc When starting sentence with subordinating conjunction, need comma What is a conjunctive adverb and what is the proper glue? Terms like anyway, however, furthermore, finally, etc "......; however, ......." when there are 2 independent clauses. If there is just 1 independent clause. use commas only What is a modifier and how can it be dangling or misplaced? Word or phrase that describes something in detail. Mistakes include modifying the wrong thing by: 1. Verb begins phrase 2. Phrase follows a preposition 3. Dangling infinitive phrase "to" 4. Elliptical Phrase 5. Phrase tack on at end of sentence What is the Active voice vs Passive voice? Active (2/3)- Perform, seek, write Passive (1/3)- is performing, was seeking, are writing What are Camouflaged verbs? Nouns that sound like verbs "Undertook implementation" is an example. Change to "implement" What are the 2 writing approaches? Direct -Main Pt first -Then details -Best for routine messages Indirect -Explain -Main Pt -Best for bad news or persuasion What are the 2 sides of the brain? Left: analytical, logical, math based (IQ) Right: creative, associative, abstract (EQ); star performers have high EQ What are the 4 components of Group Dynamics and the positive and negative impact? 1. Forming 2. Storming 3. Norming 4. Performing Can be Cognitive (+) or Affective (-) What approach should be in the job search? Target savvy approach (customize how you apply) NETWORKING What are the 3 Transferable Skill types? 1. Skill with people 2.Skill with Info, data, ideas 3. Skill with machines, technology What are the steps to building a resume? 1. Research 2. Make Resume (reverse chronology) -contact info -objectives -education -experience -activities/honors What are the 3 major no's of resume? 1. High school info 2. Using I or Me 3. Complete Sentences What is an Application Letter and how is it used? Complements targeted resumes that indicate how you're fit for the position What are some interviewing basics? Arrive early and dress nice Pay attention to nonverbal cues What are some formatting suggestions for resumes? Headings and name in 15-18 pt font with SANS serif, bold, all caps Body text should be 10-12 serif font School, location, date attended(expected graduation) majors and minors (maybe GPA and coursework) How should the experience section be organized? Name, Location, Dates, Position Tile Resume phrases starting with strong verbs. 3 bullet points for each position What is the Fog Index? Formula to determine grade level of reading difficulty based on syllables and sentence length US business should be 8-11th grade