Understanding Culture and Intercultural Competence

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What does the term 'culture' primarily refer to within a group?

Political environment

Social media usage

Traditional values and norms (correct)

Economic status

At what level can cultures exist based on the text?

Friendship level

Individual level

Global, national, regional, and organizational levels (correct)

Family level only

How is organizational culture defined according to Deal and Kennedy (1982)?

As 'the way we eat here'

As 'the way we travel here'

As 'the way we dress here'

As 'the way we do things here' (correct)

In Germany, what is a common trait of communication that sets it apart from other countries?

Direct communication and criticism Signup and view all the answers

How are Northern Germans often described in terms of their behavior compared to people from Southwest Germany?

More introverted Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of Facebook mentioned in the text that contributes to its global cultural impact?

Being a global cultural element Signup and view all the answers

Hofstede's national cultures are depicted as:

Homogeneous Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the cultural dimensions Edward T. Hall focused on?

Space Signup and view all the answers

In the context of regional variations, what differences can be observed in Germany?

Differences between northern and southern Germans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of Hofstede's dimensions?

To suggest expected social norms and behavior in a culture Signup and view all the answers

Not all people from northern Germany are:

Introverted and taciturn Signup and view all the answers

'Cultural Differentiation' by Edward T. Hall mainly focuses on which aspect of communication?

Verbal and non-verbal communication Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of formal culture expression?

Laws Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the standards of behavior not specified in writing?

Informal culture Signup and view all the answers

At what levels does culture take place according to the text?

Regional, national, and organizational levels Signup and view all the answers

What does the iceberg model illustrate about culture?

Most aspects of a culture are invisible like an iceberg Signup and view all the answers

What are subcultures?

Groups within a culture that differ from each other Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of informal organizational culture?

Addressing each other by first name in an organization Signup and view all the answers