GEB 3213 Exam 1 Trammell With Questions And Verified Detailed Answers
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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- View person using stereotyped information, but this method allows flexibility
and can account for individual differences in people
What is High Context culture vs Low Context culture? - Answer High Contextdepends on
minor details to convey needed informationrank, setting, nonverbal. Personal relations
and goodwill are valued. Trust is built first, through gradual, 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? - Answer 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)? - Answer Denotation- dictionary
definition
Connotation- contextual associations (preferred)
What Abstrct vs Concrete Noun types? -Answer Abstract- conceptual nouns such as
emotions
Concrete- tangle, physical things (preferred)
What are some of the problems with words in foreign countries? -Answer -False
cognates
-Translation of phrases may have different meaning
What are 3 types of Company language? -Answer 1. Ethnocentric Staffing- primary
language used for multinational business will be same no matter the official location
(prevalent but now deemed insensitive)
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
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