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LSSS N205      Types of  Cultures       Sample Questions  

Multiple Choice

1. Glass ceilings are problematic because:

a)  power is distributed equally throughout organizations

b)  while women have finally erased the barrier, minorities still face it

c)  they encourage women and minorities to stay in an organization

     d)  most top executives are older, white males with little opportunity for others

2. In the stages of adjustment in overcoming culture shock, which stage is
    second from the end?

      a)  irritation and anger

b)  honeymoon

c)  reality

d)  small victories

e)  comfort

3. A culture that includes nonverbal signals and context when interpreting
    communication is classified as a(n):

a) individualistic culture

   b) high-context culture

c) collectivistic culture

d) low-context culture

4. A member on one of your student teams from a collectivistic culture is
      more likely to behave in which of the following ways?

a) step forward to be the team leader

b) confront a fellow member who is not making a “fair-share” contribution

    c) work thoroughly on their part of the project without individual focus

d) attempt to “stand out” as a key contributor

True/False

5. The degree of diversity is actually increasing in the UAE workforce. (T)

6. Once you know a person’s culture origin, you have a clear understanding
       of their values and likely behaviors. (T)

7. In neutral cultures, it is OK to show one’s feelings openly (F)

8. Virtual teams are typically composed of team members who are not located
    face-to-face and their communication is mediated through information and
    communication technologies (T)

9. The gold standard for diversity is to achieve “multicultural” status as an
     organization. (T)

10. Hall argues that we need to be aware of more than just the verbal languages
      of other countries; his emphasis on “silent languages” refers to understanding
       communication context, the perspective of time, and the use of space. (T)

11. In past-oriented cultures, day-to-day experiences direct people’s life. (F)

12. Another way to view polychromic cultures is as a group of flexible multi-
       taskers. (F)

13. Universalistic cultures focus more on rules than relationships, have a
      preference for legal contracts, and believe there is only one truth. (T)

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14. The barrier to women and minorities that manifests itself in the lack of
      diversity in the upper ranks of organizational management is known as the
       CLASSCETTING.

15. CULTURESHOCK is the feeling of confusion and discomfort felt in
     dealing with an unfamiliar culture.