Comm 105 Final (Must Know)

Question 1

Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture (6)

Answer 1

Power Distance, Collectivism/Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Femininity/Masculinity, Long-term Orientation, Restraint/Indulgence

Question 2

Power Distance

Answer 2

Egalitarian (Equality) - Embraces Hierarchy

Question 3

Collectivism vs Individualism

Answer 3

Collectivist (Identity from group/culture) - Individualist (Identity from work/own interests)

Question 4

Uncertainty Avoidance

Answer 4

Comfortable with uncertainty - Uncomfortable with uncertainty

Question 5

Femininity vs Masculinity

Answer 5

Nurture Important - Power Important

Question 6

Long-term Orientation

Answer 6

Traditional and Short-term - Futuristic and Long-term

Question 7

Restraint vs Indulgence

Answer 7

Restraint is good - Satisfaction is good

Question 8

Task Oriented

Answer 8

Gives and analyzes information and ideas

Question 9

Procedure Oriented

Answer 9

Orders ideas and coordinates people

Question 10

Climate Oriented

Answer 10

Creates and keeps open an engaging atmosphere

Question 11

Ego Oriented (Egotistical)

Answer 11

Focused on themselves

Question 12

Strengths of Groups

Answer 12

Resources, Creativity, Multiple Perspectives, Thoroughness, Commitment

Question 13

Limitations of Groups

Answer 13

Time, Conforming yourself/others to majority, Groupthink, Social Loafing, Disruptive Conflicts

Question 14

Groupthink

Answer 14

The absence of critical and independent thought between group members; extreme cohesion

Question 15

Supportive Climates

Answer 15

Description, Provisionalism, Spontaneity, Problem-Oriented, Empathy, Equality

Question 16

Defensive Climates

Answer 16

Evaluation, Certainty, Strategic, Control, Neutrality, Superiority