Intercultural Communication Metropolia

In which type of culture is silence more likely to be a significant part of communication?

• Low-context

• High-context

• Individualistic

• Masculine

High-context cultures rely heavily on explicit verbal communication.

• True

• False

In _____ cultures, people often use indirect communication and prefer to maintain harmony and group consensus.

In low-context cultures, personal relationships have a minimal impact on how business decisions are made.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is a characteristic of a low power distance culture?

• Strict hierarchy

• Authoritative leadership

• Egalitarian relationships

• Top-down communication approach

_____ dimension reflects how a society deals with the fact that the future is unpredictable.

Masculine cultures value competitiveness, achievement, and material success over quality of life and interpersonal relationships.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which country is typically considered high-context?

• Germany

• Japan

• United State

• Sweden

The ____________ dimension of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory deals with the integration of individuals into primary groups.

In high uncertainty avoidance cultures, people are comfortable with ambiguity and unpredictability.

• TRUE

• FALSE