LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNICATION IN MULTICULTURAL SETTINGS

Question 1

Two approaches that are most widely accepted
and relevant to our understanding of cultural
variations in communication styles.

Answer 1

Verbal Communication Styles and Culture

Question 2

Can be defined as an enduring belief that a specific mode of conduct is socially preferable to an opposite or converse mode of conduct

Answer 2

Value Dimensions

Question 3

also called as cognitive style, can be understood as way of thinking that influences how we feel and how we act…

Answer 3

Thinking Style

Question 4

What are the Dimensions of Cultural Values (4)

Answer 4

Individualism-collectivism
Power Distance
Uncertainty avoidance
Masculinity-femininity

Question 5

Defined as a loosely knit social framework in which people are supposed to take care of themselves and their immediate family only.

Answer 5

Individualism

Question 6

Defined as tight social network in which people distinguish between ingroups and outgroups

Answer 6

Collectivism

Question 7

Defined as the extent to which a society accepts the fact that power is distributed unequally.

Answer 7

Power Distance

Question 8

Defined as the extent to which a society feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations

Answer 8

Uncertainty avoidance

Question 9

Defined as the extent to which the dominant values in society are masculinity

Answer 9

Masculinity-femininity

Question 10

What is the key to understanding culture

Answer 10

Know the rules and scripts that guide action