A company from a high-context culture that is high in uncertainty avoidance purchases a U.S.-based company. The new owners replace the U.S. management team with managers from their own country. Given that the United States is a low-context culture that is low in uncertainty avoidance, what type of culture clash may occur?
What will be an ideal response?
American workers might violate the new managers’ unspoken social norms and lose favor with their managers. The new managers might be frustrated with American workers who question established procedures and codes of conduct, and American workers might feel restricted by such procedures and codes.
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When making preparation decisions, which of the following is a typical consideration?
A. What tone of voice you will use. B. How you will eliminate distractions from your delivery. C. How you will organize your speech. D. How you will remember your content. E. What visual aids will help the audience.
This chapter emphasizes the importance of Public Relations that is audience centered. Using the Case study from the text that we discussed in class, explain how Charles Schwab was able to position itself as a company concerned about women's challenges in investing. Be sure to explain how Schwab's knowledge of its target audience guided the development of its PR strategy and implementation
What will be an ideal response?
Which factors reflect the organizational culture when cues are given through formal and informal communication channels?
a. Written rules and policies b. Metaphors and policies c. Stories and rules d. Ceremonies and metaphors
Speakers feel acknowledged, honored, and validated when we listen with care and attention
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.