Question 1

Appreciating diversity among people is known as

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A)  multiculturalism.
B)  ethnocentrism.
C)  individualism.
D)  internationalism.
E)  relativism.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which statement about gender issues in communication is correct?

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A)  Women are more competitive than cooperative.
B)  Men tend to compliment coworkers' work,whereas women tend to criticize it.
C)  Women are more domineering than men during meeting discussions.
D)  Women tend to emphasize politeness,whereas men tend to be directive in conversation.
E)  Men typically interrupt a speaker to support what that person is saying.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 3

To build a level of trust and ease,team members should engage in small talk at their initial meeting.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Saving face" is more typically a concern of group-oriented,rather than individualist,cultures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A common problem of team writing is

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A)  sloppy format.
B)  lack of organization.
C)  multiple voices.
D)  lack of detail.
E)  excessive informality.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a cultural value ascribed to the United States?

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A)  high individualism
B)  low power distance
C)  low time orientation
D)  low formality
E)  low uncertainty avoidanceF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Someone from another culture may misunderstand your friendly intentions if you repeatedly reach out to touch him or her during a conversation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A frequent problem of team-written documents is the lack of one "voice" throughout the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a key question to consider when improving inclusiveness at your workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do invisible barriers prevent people from getting promoted?
B)  Do all employees feel welcomed at work?
C)  Does everyone have the chance to contribute fully to the organization?
D)  Does everyone feel comfortable advancing ideas in meetings?
E)  Do hiring practices meet the minimum standards in the law?F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

A consensus occurs when all team members can support a particular course of action.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

From an ethical perspective,team members should

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A)  put their self-interest first.
B)  respect the ideas of others.
C)  arouse conflict to improve team debates.
D)  support the dominant member to facilitate decisions.
E)  ignore any emotional needs of the members.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is not a variable of group communication?

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A)  consensus
B)  conflict
C)  creativity
D)  conformityE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

In most countries,strong,consistent eye contact is considered a sign of confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A team with too much conformity in decision-making and a lack of independent thought may be experiencing .

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A)  consensus
B)  incohesiveness
C)  groupthink
D)  conflict aversion
E)  majority-itisF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

When conducting international business with people in Asia or Latin America,plan to

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A)  make decisions immediately and avoid wasting time.
B)  arrive promptly because tardiness indicates a lack of respect.
C)  engage in small talk and socialize before discussing business.
D)  look directly at your associates as a sign of respect.
E)  get your message across quickly using slang and jargon.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following phrases is an example of effective feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  When your slides were two hours late,I was concerned that we might not make our team deadline.
B)  No offense,but let's face it: You've been unprofessional.
C)  As a result of your late work,a lot of people in this company don't want to work with you anymore.
D)  You are always a step behind everyone else.
E)  I had to ask myself: What were you thinking?F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

language treats everyone equally,making no unwarranted assumptions about any group of people.

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A)  Unbiased
B)  Descriptive
C)  Judgmental
D)  Categorical
E)  StereotypicalF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Wikis reduce errors in team documents by restricting editing access to one person designated as the proofreader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An inclusive work environment is one that ensures employees can reach their full potential within a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What do competent communicators consider when communicating with people from different cultures?

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Someone from another culture may misunderstand your friendly intentions if you repeatedly reach out to touch him or her during a conversation.

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A team with too much conformity in decision-making and a lack of independent thought may be experiencing .

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A frequent problem of team-written documents is the lack of one "voice" throughout the document.

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Wikis reduce errors in team documents by restricting editing access to one person designated as the proofreader.

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Which statement about gender issues in communication is correct?

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Which of the following is not a cultural value ascribed to the United States?

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To build a level of trust and ease,team members should engage in small talk at their initial meeting.

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When conducting international business with people in Asia or Latin America,plan to

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"Saving face" is more typically a concern of group-oriented,rather than individualist,cultures.

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A consensus occurs when all team members can support a particular course of action.

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From an ethical perspective,team members should

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An inclusive work environment is one that ensures employees can reach their full potential within a company.

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In most countries,strong,consistent eye contact is considered a sign of confidence.

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