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Answer "True" or "False" to each statement.



1

Culture is a communally produced and shared model of reality that communicates how a group is expect to think.
A)True
B)False
2

Direct communication is preferred in Asian and Middle East cultures.
A)True
B)False
3

In Middle Eastern cultures direct communication can be considered embarrassing.
A)True
B)False
4

In Japanese culture younger workers defer to older workers, even if the people hold the same rank.
A)True
B)False
5

It is estimated that by 2008, 70 percent of new workers in the labor market will be women and/or minority members.
A)True
B)False
6

A salesman from the United States calls on a Purchasing Manager in Japan. The salesman makes an excellent pitch, looks the manager in the eye and leaves, satisfied that he had been successful. The salesman will most likely lose the sale.
A)True
B)False
7

Stereotypes about age can damage organization culture.
A)True
B)False
8

Even though protected by labor laws, some gay and lesbian workers feel compelled to hide their preferences to keep their jobs.
A)True
B)False
9

In the United States, women earn, on average, 74 cents for every dollar men make.
A)True
B)False
10

In mixed-gender social settings, men tend to talk less.
A)True
B)False
11

Workers with disabilities are often more reliable than other workers.
A)True
B)False
12

Just as it is for you to understand your national culture, it is important to understand the culture of your company.
A)True
B)False
13

A company giving an employee a paid holiday on the employee's birthday is an example of a company ritual.
A)True
B)False







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