Cross Cultural Intelligence

The primary factor used to distinguish developed countries from developing countries is the

• inflation rate per quarter.

• economic index per sector.

• gross domestic product per capita.

• population metric per geographical area.

Males and females are much more traditional and less equalitarian in Asia in comparison to those in

• Africa.

• Japan.

• Middle East.

• Latin America.

Which one of the following cities in Africa below has the best business opportunities and prospects?

• Aqaba.

• Beirut.

• Casablanca.

• Manama.

Identify two similarities between developed and developing economies.

• Both economies are highly industrialised and have lower levels of debt.

• Both economies have stable birth and death rate and rely on agriculture

• Both economies have stable birth and death rate and higher levels of debt.

• Both economies rely on agriculture and have more women working in executive positions.

Identify two distinctive traits of individualism.

• Pursue personal goals and believe in loyalty.

• Make decisions on their own and believe in loyalty.

• Pursue personal goals and make decisions on their own

• Make sacrifices for the community and pursue personal goals.

A flat organisational hierarchy often emphasises on societal equality. Identify the most appropriate country which values such structure.

• Australia.

• China.

• Japan.

• Norway.

When it comes to providing negative feedback, the Japanese would prefer to do it by

• telling a mutual friend.

• writing in person through social media platforms.

• criticising the subordinate openly in front of other colleagues.

• giving indirect message so that the recipient must find the implicit meaning.

Besides improving teamwork and morale, a positive workplace environment also

• reduces stress in employees.

• increases turnover among new hires.

• increases the cost of production and labour.

• creates competition between young and older employees.

While some cultures may view direct eye contact as being offensive, others welcome such body language as it

• displays determination and confidence.

• shows confidence and fosters teamwork.

• shows the level of interest and builds trust.

• fosters teamwork and shows the level of interest.

   

Isabella, a Social Media Content Developer, faced some communication problems when she first came to Singapore. As an Italian, she uses a combination of non-verbal and verbal cues. Such communication style closely reflects the 

• multi-level cultures.

• multi-active cultures.

• low-context cultures.

• high-context cultures.