Discuss the internal direction versus outer direction dimension as outlined by Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner
What will be an ideal response?
This dimension is also known as having an internal or external locus of control. In internally directed cultures people believe they can control their environment and nature in order to achieve their goals. Internally directed cultures include Israel, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. In outer-directed cultures people believe they are highly influenced by their environment and must work with the environment to achieve their goals. People in outer-directed cultures tend to avoid conflict with others. Outer-directed cultures include China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
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What will be an ideal response?
If you've been asked to speak at the funeral of a dear friend and
decide to use the opportunity to criticize the funeral industry and its high costs, you have failed to ask and appropriately answer the following question about the occasion: a. Why is the audience assembled? b. Why are you speaking on this occasion? c. What does the audience expect for this occasion? d. What is the time limit for the presentation? e. What will enhance my credibility?
The __________ to the Constitution bars the government from limiting free expression
Fill in the blank with correct word
A PR manager organized a function, and restaurants and hotels were booked for two to three days for it. The function started with a common meeting addressing all the participants
Later, the participants broke up into small groups and were addressed separately by different speakers. Facilities such as Internet and projectors were arranged in advance according to the needs of various speakers. Which type of function was organized by the PR manager? a) Convention b) Trade show c) Reception d) Cocktail party