Austrian Business Culture Quiz

How much notice should be provided for meetings with those at the executive level?

• One week

• Up to six weeks

• Two days

• One month

In which months is it usually difficult to arrange meetings or appointments?

• July and August

• January and February

• May and June

• November and December

What should you do if you are late for a meeting with your Austrian counterpart?

• Do nothing

• Leave immediately

• Apologize when you arrive

• Call ahead and inform your counterpart

What is the primary aim of meetings in Austrian business culture?

• To discuss general topics

• To have open discussions

• To reach decisive outcomes and results

• To socialize and build relationships

What is the approach to business relationships in Austrian culture?

• Highly personal

• Formal and task-oriented

• Informal and casual

• Based on humor and jokes

What is the attitude towards interpersonal relationships in Austrian business culture?

• Only important for short-term business deals

• Not important at all

• Secondary role in business relations

• Primary focus in business relations

What is the communication style in Austrian business culture?

• Vague and ambiguous

• Based on humor and jokes

• Highly informal and casual

• Direct and detailed

What is the customary practice when answering the phone in a business setting in Austria?

• Do not state anything

• Ask for the caller's name first

• State your personal name only

• State the company's name and a simple greeting

What is the approach to hierarchy in Austrian business culture?

• Hierarchy is not observed

• Hierarchy is strictly observed

• Hierarchy is only observed in large companies

• Hierarchy is based on personal relationships

What is the perception of corruption in the public sector in Austria?

• Completely clean from corruption

• Somewhat clean from corruption

• Moderately corrupt

• Highly corrupt