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GEB 3213 Exam 1 (Trammell) |43 Questions with Verified Answers
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GEB 3213 Exam 1 (Trammell) |43Questions with Verified Answers
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
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