Take Exam 2 and compare your solution. From the course Einführung in die allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre 1 at Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (TH Rosenheim).
Categorize the following communication elements into their respective communication types (oral, non-verbal, para-verbal, extra-verbal):
According to Hofstede's cultural dimensions, the Masculinity vs. Femininity dimension reflects a society's norms and values. Using the provided data points (Germany: 66, China: 66, USA: 62, Sweden: 5) on a scale of 0 (Femininity) to 100 (Masculinity), apply your understanding to complete the following tasks:
Using Hofstede's Masculinity dimension, analyze the differences in motivation and achievement between China and Germany, as illustrated by the provided examples. Select all statements that accurately reflect these differences based on the described cultural values.
A team-building workshop uses a ball game and a triangle-counting exercise to illustrate team roles and dynamics. In the ball game, teams attempt to complete a task by passing a ball. The triangle-counting exercise involves identifying all triangles in a complex geometric figure. Applying these activities, which of the following team roles or dynamics could be effectively illustrated?
You are tasked with forming a high-performing team for a new project. Considering the provided information on leadership, team dynamics, and high-performing team characteristics, which of the following actions would most effectively contribute to the team's success?
Geert Hofstede's Power Distance Index (PDI) measures the extent to which less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. Using the following PDI scores – Germany (34), USA (40), China (80), Malaysia (104) – predict which country would likely exhibit the following workplace characteristics:
Select all countries that would most likely exhibit each workplace characteristic.
Based on Hofstede's Uncertainty Avoidance dimension, rank the following countries – Greece, China, and Germany – from highest to lowest uncertainty avoidance score, and then explain how their respective scores manifest in typical societal characteristics. Use the provided information on each country's score and characteristics related to uncertainty avoidance.
The "iceberg model" of culture illustrates that only a small portion of culture is readily visible. Using this model, illustrate the visible and invisible aspects of culture by providing practical examples. Which of the following options correctly categorize examples of visible and invisible aspects of culture according to the iceberg model?
Imagine you are creating a sociomatic map for a new international student arriving at your university. Based on the concept of sociomatic maps as illustrating how personal experiences shape perspectives, which of the following questions would be MOST helpful in understanding the student's cultural background and its influence on their worldview? Select all that apply.
Using Hofstede's cultural dimensions framework, imagine you are advising a multinational corporation expanding into both Japan and Brazil. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of Hofstede's model as outlined in the provided information (acknowledging limitations like the age of the original study and the focus on IBM employees), illustrate how you would apply his framework to advise on potential communication strategies for these two distinctly different markets. Specifically address at least one advantage and one disadvantage of applying this framework in your response.
A university lecturer is planning an intercultural communication course and wants to gauge student expectations before providing a detailed introduction. Based on the examples of using a tool like Mentimeter () to gather student expectations on course topics (as seen in a related course's materials), suggest one other practical way the lecturer could gather this information and briefly explain why it would be effective.
Imagine you are advising a multinational company expanding into a new market. Using Hofstede's six cultural dimensions (power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, long-term vs. short-term orientation, and indulgence vs. restraint), explain how understanding these dimensions could help the company adapt its management style and marketing strategies to succeed in a culture significantly different from its own. Provide at least three specific examples of how different scores on these dimensions might influence your recommendations.