Discuss why low-context cultures (like the U.S.) prefer linear organizational formats.
What will be an ideal response?
Members low-context cultures prefer to make their points directly and quickly. They prefer relevant supporting facts, hard evidence and proof in defense of positions taken. A linear format can more quickly and explicitly provide this information to the audience.
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A. self-reference environment. B. self-reference criterion. C. self-reference culture. D. self-reference customs. E. self-reference values.
Which of the following is a command disguised as a polite request?
A) I need your sales data by tomorrow. B) Will you please send my order by USPS Priority Mail. C) Can you meet this month's deadline? D) Did you bring a copy of the report to today's meeting?
The Sarbanes-Oxley act requires officers of publicly traded companies in the U.S. to certify that:
A) the organization has a CIO. B) they are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls. C) the organization has a CSO. D) all email over one year old has been securely deleted.
The speaker's tone of voice, gestures, facial expressions, and posture can add meaning to a message
Indicate whether the statement is true or false