<> L05 Quiz

Which statement below BEST describes Schmoll’s travel stimuli?

• The travel budget is $1000 per person.

• The tourist destination is accessible by air, land and sea.

• The trip purpose is to spend quality time with family and friends.

• Social media influencers collaborate with Singapore Tourism Board.

Andrea Chan is reading the daily newspapers and came across the following articles as summarised below. Which article would MOST likely affect her decision on her next family vacation destination?

• The new airport is now fully functional in Bangkok.

• London is hosting a mega music extravaganza featuring Elton John.

• Anti-Asian sentiments suspected for recent bombings of restaurants in Perth.

• Public demands explanation for long queue over the new iPhone 7 in Tokyo.

Which statement illustrates the influence of tourism on culture?

• Tourists and locals do not influence each other.

• Tourists and locals have equal influence on one another.

• Tourists from developing countries typically have a greater influence on locals from developed countries.

• Tourists from more developed countries typically have a greater influence on locals from developing countries.

Based on Hofstede’s (2010) Dimensions of Culture, which dimension expresses the degree to which the members of a society feel uncomfortable with ambiguity?

• Power Distance (PDI)

• Masculinity-Femininity (MAS)

• Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI)

• Indulgence – Restraint (IND)

“Education leads to greater understanding of foreign culture.” Based on the Communication Resourcefulness Theory, the statement is an example of a _____________ trait.

• Affective

• Cognitive

• Behavioural

• Subjective