Author Question: What is the difference between high-context and low-context cultures? In which type of culture would ... (Read 174 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

What is the difference between high-context and low-context cultures? In which type of culture would you prefer to work? Why?

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Question 2

How does the flow of information differ within organizations based in high-context cultures and low-context cultures?

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Expo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Boom Correct answer

Answer to Question 2

Context affects information flow. In high-context cultures, information spreads rapidly and freely because of the constant close contact and the implicit ties among people and organizations. Information flow is often informal. In low-context cultures, information is controlled and focused, and thus it does not flow so freely. Compartmentalized roles and office layouts stifle information channels; information sources tend to be more formal.