About the expression of emotion in different cultures

Assignment Help Operation Management

Reference no: EM132222988

1. When using back translation, the translations are good if

the translators are both native speakers of the language they are translating from.

both translations are confirmed by a third translator.

the first translation and the second translation match.

the second translation matches the original message.

the translators translate into their own native languages.

2. Which of the following statements about the expression of emotion in different cultures is true?

Displays of amusement, such as smiles and laughter, are spontaneous and thus are universal to all cultures.

Public displays of affection not encouraged in any culture.

All cultures value straightforward, emotionless, and efficient communications.

Almost all cultures display grief in the same way.

Some cultures expect communication to be subdued, while others communicate loudly and with emotion.

3. Alessia and Maarten have scheduled a lunch meeting to discuss doing business together. Maarten arrives at the restaurant precisely on time, but Alessia doesn't arrive until after Maarten has finished his first glass of iced tea. She does not apologize for her lateness, and she launches into a cheerful discussion of the restaurant's history. Maarten nods along, but he is impatient to get down to business so that they can eat. Which of the following statements is most likely true?

Alessia belongs to a high-context culture, and Maarten belongs to a low-context culture.

Alessia belongs to a monochronic culture, and Maarten belongs to a polychronic culture.

Alessia belongs to a low-context culture, and Maarten belongs to a high-context culture.

Alessia belongs to a low power distance culture, and Maarten belongs to a high power distance culture.

Alessia belongs to a polychronic culture, and Maarten belongs to a monochronic culture.

4. At Sadie's work, employees usually have a say in office-related decisions. Sadie most likely belongs to a

feminist culture.

high-context culture.

low-context culture.

culture with low power distance.

culture with high power distance.

Reference no: EM132222988

Questions Cloud

Employees with high self-esteem are likely : According to research, employees with high self-esteem are likely to:

Every avoid giving the project bad news to senior management : Should the project manager every avoid giving the project bad news to senior management or the customer? Why?

Should ethical trade be given more world wide attention : Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? Should ethical trade be given more world wide attention such as other world-wide issues like: Explain.

Satisfaction financial return on the proposed investment : Leadership’s inability to guarantee to the board’s satisfaction a financial return on the proposed investment.

About the expression of emotion in different cultures : Which of the following statements about the expression of emotion in different cultures is true?

Advantages and disadvantages of global economy : What are some current trends on global Internet usage? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a global economy that is so “close” through technology?

According to the intensive distribution strategy : According to the intensive distribution strategy, a consumer should not have to go beyond the nearest store to buy the product.

Describe environmental contrasts of altitudinal zonation : Describe the environmental contrasts of altitudinal zonation found in middle america.

Different authors that address one training topic : Written by different authors that address one training topic (examples are, needs analysis, evaluation, adult learning etc.)

User Account

All Pages