WGU C464 ASSESSMENT
Self Presentation - ANSWERS-1) Set a goal
2) Create a strategy
3) Execute strategy and evaluate results
4) Modify negative perceptions
Culture - ANSWERS-* Values and beliefs that they share (hard work and devotion
to God and family)
*Lifestyles they lead (members of the Church are predominantly vegetarian)
*Products that they buy (active members of the Facebook group "Buy American")
*Holidays they observe (Hanukkah, Christmas)
*Rules that they follow (those living on a Native American reservation follow the
rules of their tribal authority rather than state laws)
Globalization - ANSWERS-The process of our world becoming ever more
connected in economic, political, organizational, and personal terms as
transportation and telecommunication systems improve in the late 20th and early
21st century.
Cultural communication obstacles - ANSWERS-Individualism, Collectivism, Low-
Context, High- Context, High Power Distance, Low Power Distance, Masculinity,
Femininity, Mono-chronic, Poly-chronic, Ethnocentrism
,Indiviualism - ANSWERS-People who are assertive and speak for themselves,
independent, and not reliant on others to any great extent.
Collectivism - ANSWERS-Community members value their membership in their
particular in-group to such an extent that they place a greater importance on
their role within the group than their role as an individual.
Low-Context - ANSWERS-When communicators require explicit or clear verbal
messages to understand a message. They will be exact, verbally precise, and clear.
Excessively detailed, and in situations that call for evidence (such as public
speaking and business presentations), they will rely on extensive statistics, facts,
and figures to help support their case.
High-Context - ANSWERS-Rely more on nonverbal communication than
straightforward verbal messages. They understand the power of silence in making
a point, and they will rely on the physical setting more often than words to
communicate meaning. They are less interested in telling people what to do and
think or how to do something, are more likely to let others make up their own
mind based on the interaction.
High Power Distance - ANSWERS-Great deal of value on social rank and the status
associated with certain occupations or political offices. Members of these cultures
are unlikely to question the actions and statements of people with a lot of power
or of high rank in society, at work, or within the family.
, Low Power Distance - ANSWERS-People tend to communicate in ways that
promote equality and diminish the barriers between people that status and rank
create.
Masculine - ANSWERS-Cultures value competitiveness and achievement, even at
the expense of interpersonal relationships. Direct, forceful communication is
valued and appreciated. In public speaking situations, communicators will
emphasize their expertise, speak assertively, and use nonverbal cues such as
standing behind a podium or wearing clothing that communicates success and
achievement.
Feminine - ANSWERS-Cultures where relationships, compassion, and nurturing
are highly valued. Cooperation, listening, and showing empathy are important
communication skills. Nonverbally, members of these cultures will touch others,
smile, and stand closer to others more often than masculine communicators. The
speakers will build rapport with others, and they will use nonverbal cues that
diminish the distance between themselves and other communicators.
Monochronic - ANSWERS-Like doing one thing at a time, being punctual, and
concentrating fully to meet their commitments. They rarely cancel plans, tend to
be very structured in their use of time and time lines, and can be highly irritated
by interruptions or delays.
Polychronic - ANSWERS-Like working on multiple things at one time. Their style
may seem chaotic and unfocused. They are flexible in terms of starting times for
appointments and deadlines. They change plans and priorities easily, and the
border between work or professional time and family or personal time is fluid for
them