In the context of doing business with people from other cultures, ...

[casperchen82]

In the context of doing business with people from other cultures, effective communicators ________.
 
  A) memorize a list of cultural difference between countries
  B) are ready to adapt to different cultural needs
  C) ignore cultural differences and treat everyone equally
  D) treat others as they would like to be treated
  E) follow exclusively the communication conventions of their own culture

Question 2

A good communicator ________.
 
  A) must know all technologies
  B) knows that all technology choices can be used interchangeably
  C) understands that social media are inappropriate for business communication
  D) thinks about the implications of technology options and uses his or her choices wisely
  E) avoids trendy new technology choices in favor of tried and true methods like phone calls, memos, and face-to-face meetings

[gstein359]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) While it would be nearly impossible to memorize a list of cultural differences between countries, effective communicators approach their tasks with an open mind and are ready to adapt to different cultural needs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) As a good communicator, you don't need to know all technologies, but you do need to think about the implications of technology choices and use your options wisely.