Intercultural Competence including the meaning of culture, the iceberg of culture, high and low context cultures, Hofstede's six dimensions, and Erin Meyer's culture map. Also include a question of formal versus informal business culture - take the quiz

What is culture?
Values and beliefs shared by a group
The physical environment in which a group of people live
Material traits of group, such as art, music, fashion, and architecture
Behaviors and social practices particular to a specific group
Which of the following is an example of a visible aspect of culture?
Language
Food
World views
Social norms
What does the "iceberg of culture" concept represent?
The idea that culture is constantly changing
The idea that culture is only superficial
The idea that culture has both visible and invisible aspects
The idea that culture is unique to each individual
Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-context culture?
Direct communication style
Emphasis on individualism
Implicit communication
Reliance on nonverbal cues
Clear rules
According to Hofstede's six dimensions of culture, which dimension refers to the degree of acceptance of hierarchical authority?
Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
Erin Meyer's culture map covers eight scales or dimensions, including the following.
Communication style
Attitude towards time
Trust
Power distance
Which of the following countries is known for having a high power distance culture?
United States
Japan
Germany
Saudi Arabia
In formal business culture, it is common to use _________ language and adhere to strict protocols.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an informal business culture?
Casual dress code
Flexible work hours
Strict hierarchy
Emphasis on punctuality
Using first names
According to Hofstede's six dimensions, which dimension refers to the degree of emphasis on individual achievements and personal success?
Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
Which of the following countries is known for having a collectivist culture?
United States
China
Australia
Germany
Mexico
Which of the following is a characteristic of a low-context culture?
Indirect communication style
Managing conflict, not avoiding it
Explicit communication
Reliance on nonverbal cues
According to Hofstede's six dimensions, which dimension refers to the degree of tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity?
Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
Which of the following countries is known for having a high uncertainty avoidance culture?
United States
Japan
Canada
Russia
What is the primary focus of Hofstede's dimension of masculinity versus femininity?
The division of labor between men and women
The importance of material possessions
The degree of competitiveness and assertiveness
The level of emotional expressiveness
Which of the following countries is known for having a low power distance culture?
United States
Japan
Germany
Saudi Arabia
Which of the following ideas reflect a long-term orientation?
Looking to the past for truth and direction
Preparing for the future
Investment in R&D
Sustainability
Focus on short-term gains
Indulgent societies see the glass as:
Half full
Half Empty
Time for a drink!
The goal of intercultural competence training is:
Understand what Culture is
To better understand ourselves
To react to cultural differences with patience and empathy
To be more flexible when working in new cultural environments
To use our cultural knowledge to motivate others and overcome roadblocks
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