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04 Quiz: Culture & CommunicationStarted: Feb 18 at 2:45pmQuiz Instructions

For this quiz, choose the best response.  In some cases, there may be true/false, multiple choice, and/or matching.  

 

Question 53 pts

For this question, refer to the work of Geert Hofstede and Edward T. Hall as you attempt to match the cultural dimension with the most appropriate descriptor or example.  

Group of answer choices

Individualism 

           [ Choose ]             When you walk into the cafeteria, you watch to see what others are doing, and attempt to follow them.  That's how you know what to do.             When you walk into the cafeteria, you look for physical signs that clearly identify which line you should get into. If there is no sign, you will ask the first person you see for directions.             The Japanese culture places such a strong emphasis on work, achievement, and success, that "Karōshi" ("overwork death", usually heart attack or stroke due to a starvation diet, stress, and lack of sleep) claimed many Japanese lives during the post WWII rebuild phase and on into current times.             Slogans:  "Have it your way", "Be all that you can be", "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself".             For many years, Sweden was named "the most refugee-friendly country in Europe" due to the strong social support services available to refugees, immigrants, and citizens alike.             To fail means I will dishonor my family.  I may earn a degree that is not my preference, just because it will help me to support my aging parents.         

Collectivism 

           [ Choose ]             When you walk into the cafeteria, you watch to see what others are doing, and attempt to follow them.  That's how you know what to do.             When you walk into the cafeteria, you look for physical signs that clearly identify which line you should get into. If there is no sign, you will ask the first person you see for directions.             The Japanese culture places such a strong emphasis on work, achievement, and success, that "Karōshi" ("overwork death", usually heart attack or stroke due to a starvation diet, stress, and lack of sleep) claimed many Japanese lives during the post WWII rebuild phase and on into current times.             Slogans:  "Have it your way", "Be all that you can be", "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself".             For many years, Sweden was named "the most refugee-friendly country in Europe" due to the strong social support services available to refugees, immigrants, and citizens alike.             To fail means I will dishonor my family.  I may earn a degree that is not my preference, just because it will help me to support my aging parents.         

High context 

           [ Choose ]             When you walk into the cafeteria, you watch to see what others are doing, and attempt to follow them.  That's how you know what to do.             When you walk into the cafeteria, you look for physical signs that clearly identify which line you should get into. If there is no sign, you will ask the first person you see for directions.             The Japanese culture places such a strong emphasis on work, achievement, and success, that "Karōshi" ("overwork death", usually heart attack or stroke due to a starvation diet, stress, and lack of sleep) claimed many Japanese lives during the post WWII rebuild phase and on into current times.             Slogans:  "Have it your way", "Be all that you can be", "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself".             For many years, Sweden was named "the most refugee-friendly country in Europe" due to the strong social support services available to refugees, immigrants, and citizens alike.             To fail means I will dishonor my family.  I may earn a degree that is not my preference, just because it will help me to support my aging parents.         

Low context 

           [ Choose ]             When you walk into the cafeteria, you watch to see what others are doing, and attempt to follow them.  That's how you know what to do.             When you walk into the cafeteria, you look for physical signs that clearly identify which line you should get into. If there is no sign, you will ask the first person you see for directions.             The Japanese culture places such a strong emphasis on work, achievement, and success, that "Karōshi" ("overwork death", usually heart attack or stroke due to a starvation diet, stress, and lack of sleep) claimed many Japanese lives during the post WWII rebuild phase and on into current times.             Slogans:  "Have it your way", "Be all that you can be", "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself".             For many years, Sweden was named "the most refugee-friendly country in Europe" due to the strong social support services available to refugees, immigrants, and citizens alike.             To fail means I will dishonor my family.  I may earn a degree that is not my preference, just because it will help me to support my aging parents.         

Masculine 

           [ Choose ]             When you walk into the cafeteria, you watch to see what others are doing, and attempt to follow them.  That's how you know what to do.             When you walk into the cafeteria, you look for physical signs that clearly identify which line you should get into. If there is no sign, you will ask the first person you see for directions.             The Japanese culture places such a strong emphasis on work, achievement, and success, that "Karōshi" ("overwork death", usually heart attack or stroke due to a starvation diet, stress, and lack of sleep) claimed many Japanese lives during the post WWII rebuild phase and on into current times.             Slogans:  "Have it your way", "Be all that you can be", "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself".             For many years, Sweden was named "the most refugee-friendly country in Europe" due to the strong social support services available to refugees, immigrants, and citizens alike.             To fail means I will dishonor my family.  I may earn a degree that is not my preference, just because it will help me to support my aging parents.         

Feminine 

           [ Choose ]             When you walk into the cafeteria, you watch to see what others are doing, and attempt to follow them.  That's how you know what to do.             When you walk into the cafeteria, you look for physical signs that clearly identify which line you should get into. If there is no sign, you will ask the first person you see for directions.             The Japanese culture places such a strong emphasis on work, achievement, and success, that "Karōshi" ("overwork death", usually heart attack or stroke due to a starvation diet, stress, and lack of sleep) claimed many Japanese lives during the post WWII rebuild phase and on into current times.             Slogans:  "Have it your way", "Be all that you can be", "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself".             For many years, Sweden was named "the most refugee-friendly country in Europe" due to the strong social support services available to refugees, immigrants, and citizens alike.             To fail means I will dishonor my family.  I may earn a degree that is not my preference, just because it will help me to support my aging parents.         

Answer 1

When you walk into the cafeteria, you watch to see what others are doing, and attempt to follow them. That's how you know what to do. Low context.

When you walk into the cafeteria, you look for physical signs that clearly identify which line you should get into. If there is no sign, you will ask the first person you see for directions. High context.

The Japanese culture places such a strong emphasis on work, achievement, and success, that "Karōshi" ("overwork death", usually heart attack or stroke due to a starvation diet, stress, and lack of sleep) claimed many Japanese lives during the post WWII rebuild phase and on into current times. Masculine.

Slogans: "Have it your way", "Be all that you can be", "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself". Individualism.

For many years, Sweden was named "the most refugee-friendly country in Europe" due to the strong social support services available to refugees, immigrants, and citizens alike. Feminine.

To fail means I will dishonor my family. I may earn a degree that is not my preference, just because it will help me to support my aging parents. Collectivism.