You visit a foreign country and try to understand its culture. In almost every home you are invited to, women are mostly stay-home persons and men are mainly the ones that work to provide for the family. Using Hofstede’s variables to examine cultures, which variable would you use to describe this culture?

a. Uncertainty avoidance.
b. Masculinity–femininity.
c. Power distance.
d. Individualism–collectivism.


b. Masculinity–femininity.

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What will be an ideal response?

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An organizational pattern that focuses on persuading an audience that a specific problem exists and can be solved or minimized by a specific solution is known as: a. comparative advantages organization

b. problem-cause-solution organization. c. Monroe's motivated sequence. d. problem-solution organization.

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Because a speaker must provide connections to bridge the gap between elements in the speech, it is

important to include ________ in the speech. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Marcos is handling a new project, for which he recruits 15 new employees. All the team members are new to the company and project, so Marcos callsa meeting to explain the details

At the meeting, he first introduces the company and the systems they use. Then, he explains the nuances of the project and the company's expectations. Which term best describes the principle of communication that Mark is following, and how is it helpful? a. Leaders are aware of their communication with themselves and others; it provides awareness of one's own thoughts, assumptions, communication behavior, as well as the behavior of others. b. Leaders effectively use and interpret verbal messages; it makes it possible for people to understand each other effectively. c. Leaders listen and respond thoughtfully to others; it helps one to know the needs and requirements of others. d. Leaders appropriately adapt messages to others; it helps one's messages to have an impact.

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