Business Advantage Flashcards
custom
(n) [countable, uncountable] something that people in a particular society do because it is traditional or the accepted thing to do
Ex: In Japan, it is the custom to take off your shoes when you enter a house.
Phrase: It’s the custom (for sb) to do sth
The custom of doing sth
tradition
(n) [countable, uncountable] a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time
Ex: In many countries, it’s a tradition for the bride to wear white.
intercultural
(a) existing or happening between different cultures
Ex: Intercultural communication
vital
(a) extremely important for sth to succeed or exist
Ex: Intercultural analysis will help you develop an understanding of your own culture and other cultures - a vital skill in today’s business world.
transferable skills
(n) someone with transferable skills is able to use their skills to do a job for which they have not been formally trained
static
(a) not moving, changing or developing
Ex: The theory has been criticized for being too static
collectivism
(n) [uncountable] a political system in which all businesses, farms etc are owned by the government
collective
(a) [only before noun] shared or made by every member of a group or society
Ex: a collective decision made by all board members
avoidance
(n) [uncountable] the act of avoiding sth or sb
Ex: the avoidance of issues such as domestic violence
uncertainty
(n) [uncountable] when you feel doubt about what will happen
Ex: uncertainty avoidance
hierarchy
(n) [countable, uncountable] a system of organization in which people or things are divided into levels of importance
Ex: Hierarchy is a feature of most human life
earn
(v) [transitive] to do something or have qualities that make you deserve something
Ex: In cultures where power distance is low, people tend to expect that those in power have earned it
democratic
(a) organized according to the principle that everyone has a right to be involved in making decisions
Ex: They also expect power relations to be more democratic than those in a high power distance society.
masculinity
(n) [uncountable] the features and qualities considered to be typical of men
Ex: Children’s ideas of masculinity tend to come from their fathers
femininity
(n) [uncountable] qualities that are considered to be typical of women, especially qualities that are gentle, delicate, and pretty
Ex: You don’t have to lose your femininity to be an independent, successful woman.
