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notis

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Explain the difference between a high-context culture and a low-context culture, and provide at least one example of each difference.
 
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To help improve cultural competency, organizations should
 
  A) be respectful of core principles of any country, organization or culture.
  B) follow the tenets of the Golden Rule.
  C) adjust policies and procedure for each country where business is conducted.
  D) promote individualism within the organization.
  E) conduct all important communication in writing.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: In high-context cultures, people rely less on verbal communication and more on the context of nonverbal actions and environmental setting to convey meaning. In low-context cultures, people rely more on verbal communication and less on circumstances and cues to convey meaning.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Exercise tolerance, flexibility, and respect. As IBM's Ron Glover puts it, To the greatest extent possible, we try to manage our people and our practices in ways that are respectful of the core principles of any given country or organization or culture.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Gracias!

 

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