Humane Orientation in Culture

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What is human orientation in a culture?

How people resolve conflicts through aggression

How people try to be fair, kind, and generous to each other (correct)

How people communicate with each other through technology

How people prioritize their own goals over others' feelings

In a highly humane-oriented culture, how do people communicate with each other?

They communicate only through written messages to avoid conflict

They communicate in a way that avoids insulting or hurting others' feelings (correct)

They communicate only in group settings, never one-on-one

They communicate directly and to the point, without considering others' feelings

What is an example of being kind and generous in a humane-oriented culture?

Punishing someone for a mistake

Competing with others to be the best

Being tolerant of mistakes and forgiving others (correct)

Giving someone a task that is impossible to complete

Which of the following countries tend to have highly humane-oriented cultures?

Thailand, Egypt, Malaysia, and Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What do managers and professionals consider when interacting with others in a highly humane-oriented culture?

How to speak and behave to avoid insulting others Signup and view all the answers

What is a key question to ask oneself in a humane-oriented culture?

How can I make sure I'm not seen as an insensitive person? Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of individuals in highly human-oriented cultures when communicating with others?

To avoid hurting the other person's feelings Signup and view all the answers

What develops in children growing up in highly human-oriented cultures to ensure they communicate sensitively?

A mechanism to filter out insensitive words and behavior Signup and view all the answers

How do people in highly human-oriented cultures typically communicate with each other?

Indirectly, with the expectation of interpretation Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone in a highly human-oriented culture give focused feedback on only part of a report?

To indirectly imply criticism of the other parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption in the communication style of highly human-oriented cultures?

That everyone is aware of the implicit messages and expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind the development of indirect communication styles in highly human-oriented cultures?

To avoid conflict and maintain harmony Signup and view all the answers

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What is human orientation in a culture?

In a highly humane-oriented culture, how do people communicate with each other?

What is an example of being kind and generous in a humane-oriented culture?

Which of the following countries tend to have highly humane-oriented cultures?

What do managers and professionals consider when interacting with others in a highly humane-oriented culture?

What is a key question to ask oneself in a humane-oriented culture?

What is the primary goal of individuals in highly human-oriented cultures when communicating with others?

What develops in children growing up in highly human-oriented cultures to ensure they communicate sensitively?

How do people in highly human-oriented cultures typically communicate with each other?

Why might someone in a highly human-oriented culture give focused feedback on only part of a report?

What is the underlying assumption in the communication style of highly human-oriented cultures?

What is the primary motivation behind the development of indirect communication styles in highly human-oriented cultures?

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