GEB 3213 Exam 1 (Trammell): Questions Solved With
Straightforward Solutions
What is culture? Right Ans - Coherent, learned, shared view of a group of
people about life concerns that ranks what is important, furnishes attitudes
about what things are appropriate, and dictates behavior
What are the 3 keys to understanding culture? Right Ans - 1. Attitudes
2. Behaviors
3. Values
What are stereotypes vs prototypes? Right Ans - Stereotype- mental
representation of other people and culture that fits into specific pre judge
behavioral patterns (rigid)
Prototype- Examine person using stereotyped information, but this approach
allows flexibility and can leave room for differences in individuals
What is High Context culture vs Low Context culture? Right Ans - High
Context- relies on minor details to communicate necessary info (rank, setting,
nonverbal). Value personal relations and goodwill. Trust is established first,
through slow, ritualistic negotiations
Low Context- relies on words spoken in a message to deliver and understand
communicated info. Value expertise and performance. Fast and efficient
negotiations
What the 5 High highest Context cultures and 5 Lowest Context cultures?
Right Ans - High
1. Japanese
2. Chinese
3. Korean
4. Middle East
5. Latin America
Low
1. Swiss
2. German
, 3. Scandinavia
4. North America
5. France
What is Denotation vs Connotation (Meaning Types)? Right Ans -
Denotation- dictionary definition
Connotation- contextual associations (preferred)
What Abstract vs Concrete Noun types? Right Ans - Abstract- conceptual
nouns such as emotions
Concrete- tangle, physical things (preferred)
What are some issues with words in foreign countries? Right Ans - -False
cognates
-Translation of phrases may have different meaning
What are 3 types of Company language? Right Ans - 1. Ethnocentric
Staffing- primary language used for multinational business will be same no
matter the official location (prevalent but now deemed insensitive)
2. Polycentric Staffing- managers are hired from their host country
3. Geocentric- manager at each location must be there best person for job
regardless of cultural background (BEST)
Is Collaborative writing common with business reports? Right Ans - Yes
What are the 3 purposes of business writing? Right Ans - 1. Inform
2. Persuade
3. Collaborate
What are the audiences and how many support points are needed? Right
Ans - Primary and secondary audience
3-4 primary points to support main idea
What are 4 things to keep in mind while writing the document? Right Ans -
1. Make main point clear towards beginning
2. Do not include irrelevant info
3. Present in logical fashion
Straightforward Solutions
What is culture? Right Ans - Coherent, learned, shared view of a group of
people about life concerns that ranks what is important, furnishes attitudes
about what things are appropriate, and dictates behavior
What are the 3 keys to understanding culture? Right Ans - 1. Attitudes
2. Behaviors
3. Values
What are stereotypes vs prototypes? Right Ans - Stereotype- mental
representation of other people and culture that fits into specific pre judge
behavioral patterns (rigid)
Prototype- Examine person using stereotyped information, but this approach
allows flexibility and can leave room for differences in individuals
What is High Context culture vs Low Context culture? Right Ans - High
Context- relies on minor details to communicate necessary info (rank, setting,
nonverbal). Value personal relations and goodwill. Trust is established first,
through slow, ritualistic negotiations
Low Context- relies on words spoken in a message to deliver and understand
communicated info. Value expertise and performance. Fast and efficient
negotiations
What the 5 High highest Context cultures and 5 Lowest Context cultures?
Right Ans - High
1. Japanese
2. Chinese
3. Korean
4. Middle East
5. Latin America
Low
1. Swiss
2. German
, 3. Scandinavia
4. North America
5. France
What is Denotation vs Connotation (Meaning Types)? Right Ans -
Denotation- dictionary definition
Connotation- contextual associations (preferred)
What Abstract vs Concrete Noun types? Right Ans - Abstract- conceptual
nouns such as emotions
Concrete- tangle, physical things (preferred)
What are some issues with words in foreign countries? Right Ans - -False
cognates
-Translation of phrases may have different meaning
What are 3 types of Company language? Right Ans - 1. Ethnocentric
Staffing- primary language used for multinational business will be same no
matter the official location (prevalent but now deemed insensitive)
2. Polycentric Staffing- managers are hired from their host country
3. Geocentric- manager at each location must be there best person for job
regardless of cultural background (BEST)
Is Collaborative writing common with business reports? Right Ans - Yes
What are the 3 purposes of business writing? Right Ans - 1. Inform
2. Persuade
3. Collaborate
What are the audiences and how many support points are needed? Right
Ans - Primary and secondary audience
3-4 primary points to support main idea
What are 4 things to keep in mind while writing the document? Right Ans -
1. Make main point clear towards beginning
2. Do not include irrelevant info
3. Present in logical fashion
