Portfolio p.g 8

P.F.8

LSSS N2053                   Types of  Cultures                     Sample Questions  

Multiple Choice

Glass ceilings are problematic because:

a) Power is distributed equally throughout organizations

b) While women have finally erased the barrier, minorities still face it

c) They encourage women and minorities to stay in an organization

d) Most top executives are older, white males with little opportunity for others

In the stages of adjustment in overcoming culture shock, which stage is
second from the end?

a) Irritation and anger

b) Honeymoon

c) Reality

d) Small victories

e) Comfort

A culture that includes nonverbal signals and context when interpreting
communication is classified as a(n):

a) Individualistic culture

b) high-context culture

c) Collectivistic culture

d) low-context culture

A member on one of your student teams from a collectivistic culture is
more likely to behave in which of the following ways?

a) Step forward to be the team leader

b) Confront a fellow member who is not making a“fair-share” contribution

c) Work thoroughly on their part of the project without individual focus

d) Attempt to “stand out” as a key contributor

True/False

The degree of diversity is actually increasing in the UAE workforce.

-True

Once you know a person’s culture origin, you have a clear understanding
of their values and likely behaviors.

-False

In neutral cultures, it is OK to show one’s feelings openly

-False

Virtual teams are typically composed of team members who are not located
face-to-face and their communication is mediated through information and
communication technologies

-True

The gold standard for diversity is to achieve“multicultural” status as an
organization.

-True

Hall argues that we need to be aware of more than just the verbal languages
of other countries; his emphasis on “silent languages” refers to understanding
communication context, the perspective of time, and the use of space.

-True

In past-oriented cultures, day-to-day experiences direct people’s life.

-False

Another way to view polychromic cultures is as a group of flexible multi-
taskers.

-Ture

Universalistic cultures focus more on rules than relationships, have a
preference for legal contracts, and believe there is only one truth.

-Ture

Fill-in-the-Blank

The barrier to women and minorities that manifests itself in the lack of
diversity in the upper ranks of organizational management is known as the
__Glass Ceiling___.

_cultural shocke__ is the feeling of confusion and discomfort felt in dealing with an unfamiliar culture.