Session 5

Question 1

Name 4 characteristics of a linear-active culture (Lewis)

Answer 1

1. Talks and Listens equally
2. Speaks polite but direct
3. is job-oriented
4. works step-by-step
5. Truth over diplomacy

Ex. Germany

Question 2

Name 4 characteristics of a multi-active culture (Lewis)

Answer 2

1. Talks most of the time
2. emotional behavior
3. is people-oriented
4. works with broad plans (flexible)
5. Flexible truth

Ex. Italy

Question 3

Name 4 characteristics of a reactive culture (Lewis)

Answer 3

1. Listens most of the time
2. Speaks polite and indirect
3. is VERY people oriented
4. works with regard to general principles (holistic)
5. Diplomacy over Truth

Ex. Japan

Question 4

What does RADAR stand for?

Answer 4

R - Recognize the cultural dimension 
A - Analyze what caused misunderstanding
D - Decide which options are available 
A - Act on the best option
R - Review what happened (for future improvement)

Question 5

What is the Radar technique?

Answer 5

A technique, in which five leading questions are used to study situations with intercultural exchanges lead to misunderstanding or conflict and why on the basis of cultural theories.