Author Question: Women executives who travel abroad A) can count on being treated with respect, regardless of the ... (Read 83 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Women executives who travel abroad

A) can count on being treated with respect, regardless of the countries they visit.
B) should always assume they will not be taken seriously as businesspeople.
C) may not be taken seriously as businesspeople, depending on the culture.
D) should insist on meeting only with other female executives.
E) are almost always treated with more respect outside the U.S. than inside the U.S.

Question 2

All of the following except ________ can promote ethical choices across cultures.

A) sending honest messages
B) respecting cultural differences
C) capturing the moral high ground
D) sending and receiving messages without judgment
E) seeking mutual ground

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) In cultures that view women in subservient roles only, female executives often need to struggle to be taken seriously. Though such attitudes should not be condoned, understanding that they emerge from an entire culture rather than the sexism of a single individual can help people deal with them successfully.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) You can keep your messages ethical by applying four basic principles: seek mutual ground, send honest messages, respect cultural differences, and send and receive messages without judgment.