Test 3

Which statement below is NOT an example of ethnocentrism? Select one: a. If the Japanese would just shake hands like we do—instead of bowing—we would get along better. b. Don't you wish everyone in the world would use deodorant and perfume as Americans do? c. American workers get higher pay for less work than most people in the world. d. Americans have developed the best civilized society in history.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a collectivist culture? Select one: a. high value placed on commitment to family b. tendency of individuals to be loyal to their community c. higher value placed on cooperation d. high levels of divorce

________ is where you have a negative attitude toward a group of people just because of who they are.

What is code sensitivity?

The preferred way to avoid an ethnocentric perspective is to

Which type of culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty?

What type of culture is most likely to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and diversity?

In which type of culture would it be more likely for extended family members to live with nuclear family members?

Which of the following is the best example of an uncertainty-rejecting culture? Select one: a. Sweden b. Japan c. Denmark d. United States

All of the following are examples of individualistic cultures EXCEPT Select one: a. the United States. b. Australia. c. Canada. d. China.

________ is where you assume that all members of a group are alike.

Which of the following countries would most likely be an On-time culture? Select one: a. Paraguay b. Oman c. France d. Germany

Engaging in small talk is a representative behavior illustrating which type of workplace communication competence?

Acme company has a mission statement that is open to interpretation. Many stakeholders identify with it. Their mission statement is

The ways in which groups of people both maintain structure and order through their symbolic interactions refers to

EEO legislation states that interview questions must be related to

When you organize your experiences by type, which type of résumé are you using?

Conditions in the workplace that are sexually offensive or intimidating are known as

Messages between organizational members of the same power level are best described as

A school is what type of organization?

Angela tells Richard that he will not receive a raise unless he agrees to give her a massage. This is what type of sexual harassment?

Informal communication consists of all of the following EXCEPT Select one: a. the grapevine. b. emergent networks. c. natural social interactions. d. downward communication.

Which of the following statements about résumé writing style is NOT accurate? Select one: a. You should quantify information. b. You should use the pronoun "I." c. You should not mix bullets and other stylistic devices. d. You should be concise in your wording.

Which of the following is NOT a general interviewing strategy? Select one: a. Demonstrate competence. b. Ask and answer questions effectively and ethically. c. Be prepared to discuss salary at your interview. d. Preplan for the interview.

A conflict management style that involves negotiation is also known as