Scholars Geert Hofstede and Edward T. Hall developed seven variable cultural differences to help guide interactions appropriately

In their High Power vs. Low Power dimensions of culture, high-power cultures have clear, defined lines of authority and responsibility, and the low-power cultures blur these lines. Which is an example of a high-powered country?
a. Denmark
b. Great Britain
c. Pakistan
d. Mexico


Answer: d

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Based on the Website appendix on qualitative researchers, postmodern qualitative researchers would most likely prefer

a. Clear-cut lines between genres of research b. Researchers admitting their own role in "co-creating" the findings c. Summary views that give a single, total view of a culture or group d. A more "objective" account, in which the researcher describes a concrete "reality"

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How does an electronic database differ from a search engine?

What will be an ideal response?

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Many people drop the final "g" from words. They say "goin" instead of "going" or "stayin" instead of "staying." This habit is an example of poor __________.

A. monotone B. articulation C. pitch D. pronunciation

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Identify and discuss four of the basic guidelines presented in your textbook for ethical speechmaking.

What will be an ideal response?

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