INTERNATIONAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT
38) A culture in which people prefer to finish one task before starting another is most accurately characterized as which of the following?
A) low-context
B) monochronic
C) pragmatist
D) high power-distance
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 65
Skill: Concept
Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.10: Explain the concepts of low-context versus high-context cultures, monochronic versus polychronic cultures, and idealistic versus pragmatist cultures. AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity
39) A culture that prefers to first settle principles rather than small issues is most accurately characterized as ________.
A) idealist
B) polychronic
C) high-context
D) pragmatist
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 65
Skill: Concept
Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.10: Explain the concepts of low-context versus high-context cultures, monochronic versus polychronic cultures, and idealistic versus pragmatist cultures. AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity
40) The attempt to resolve small issues before principles is a characteristic of which of the following?
A) relativism
B) monochronic behavior
C) pragmatism
D) uncertainty avoidance
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 65
Skill: Concept
Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.10: Explain the concepts of low-context versus high-context cultures, monochronic versus polychronic cultures, and idealistic versus pragmatist cultures. AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity