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ereecah

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Cultures that rely heavily on rituals, rules, and codes of conduct are high in _____.
 
  A) power distance
  B) uncertainty avoidance
  C) collectivism
  D) context
  E) ethnocentrism

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a team?
 
  A) Two or more people with a shared commitment and collaboration towards a common goal.
  B) Two or more people with a common goal but individual areas of responsibility.
  C) A defined unit within a division or department, within an organization
  D) Two or more people with a similar skill set working towards the completion of a predetermined goal.
  E) All employees who report to the same supervisor



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Uncertainty avoidance relates to how comfortable a culture is with ambiguity, risk, and change. Cultures that are uncomfortable with uncertainty tend to rely on rituals, rules, and codes of conduct that help make the future more predictable.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) An effective team involves two or more people who recognize and share a commitment to a specific, common goal and who collaborate in their efforts to achieve that goal.



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