Theory

in a communitarian workplace, employees are most likely to:

• seek individual recognition for achievements

• focus on personal growth

• view success as a shared result of groups collaboration

• prefer independent decision making

in a culture with a preference for external control, individuals are more likely to:

• take responsibility for personal achievements without relying on external factors

• believe that events and outcomes are influenced by external factors such as fate or natural forces

• emphasizes individual autonomy and personal agency over external circumstances

• view controlling the environment as an essential aspect of success

Which of the following cultures would most likely be described as DIFFUSE in Trompenaar's model?

• A culture where people strictly separate work/personal interactions

• A culture where work roles overlap with personal relationships

• neither

• A culture that values strict hierarchy and formal procedures

From an achievement-oriented perspective, which of the following is characteristic will be value the most?

• skill development

• social status

• family background

• gender

_____ cultures can multitask while ____ cultures divide work through stages.

• Sequential; synchronous

• Synchronous; asynchronous

• Synchronous; sequential

• Asynchronous; sequential

In a diffuse culture a person would typically be

• Merging both the culture of their work life and personal life and integrating them together

• Having a clear separate culture between their work life and personal life

• Very direct and have clear boundaries between their work and personal culture

• More likely to have more straightforward and factual interactions

In an emotional culture, expressing personal feelings during professional interactions is often considered?

• Unnecessary and distracting from business objectives

• A way to promote transparency and build relationship

• A violation of professional good behaviour

• An indication of insecurity

Which of the following best describes the concept of universalism in the universalism vs particularism cultural model?

• Applying rules and standards equally to everyone, regardless of the situation or relationship

• Adjusting rules and standards based on relationships and specific situations

• Placing higher importance on individual needs rather than societal rules

• Emphasizing fairness and consistency in rule enforcement

How are decisions made and at what speed in an communitarian culture?

• Fast Through group discussion

• Fast by and individual

• Slower by an individual

• Slower through group discussion