The Importance of Multicultural Awareness

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What is a key element of international business protocol related to communication?

  • Use of slang and informal language
  • Frequency of communication
  • Volume and pitch of voice
  • Body language and gestures (correct)

Why is multicultural awareness important in the context of globalisation?

  • It ensures dominance of a particular culture in the global market
  • It leads to cultural integration and improves company performance (correct)
  • It enforces one particular set of beliefs on all employees
  • It reduces diversity in the workforce

What does polycentrism in cultural attitudes and orientations imply?

  • Operations should be centralized with no regard for local culture
  • Operations should follow a universal set of rules disregarding local customs
  • Operations should prioritize the culture of the parent company over local culture
  • Operations in different countries should coincide with local organizations (correct)

In international business protocol, why is understanding the concept of time important?

<p>Punctuality and meeting duration are culturally sensitive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does multicultural awareness aim to promote within a society?

<p>Understanding that fosters tolerance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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