Cross Cultural Communication L1

What is cross-cultural communication? 

• Communication within a single culture 

• Communication that occurs between people from different cultures 

• Communication using only non-verbal signals 

• Communication only within international businesses 

Which of the following is a benefit of cross-cultural communication? 

  

• Improved teamwork and collaboration 

• Increased misunderstanding 

• Decreased creativity 

• Reduced customer relations 

What is a common barrier to cross-cultural communication? 

  

•  Active listening 

• Similar cultural backgrounds

• High levels of empathy 

• Language differences

Cross-cultural communication involves understanding: 

 

•   Only the language of another culture 

    

• Financial systems of different countries 

•    Cultural norms, non-verbal signals, and context 

   

•   Technological advancements 

Which of these is a key strategy for improving cross-cultural communication? 

• Ignoring cultural differences 

• Reducing communication 

• Learning and respecting cultural norms 

• Using technical jargon 

Enhanced collaboration through cross-cultural communication can lead to: 

  

• Increased conflict 

    

• Decreased innovation 

• Isolation of team members 

• Better teamwork 

    

Cross-cultural communication can help in: 

  

• Ignoring cultural values 

• Decreasing adaptability

• Reducing global networking 

• Avoiding misunderstandings

What role does active listening play in cross-cultural communication?

  

• It is not important 

• It helps in better understanding and reducing misunderstandings 

• It increases language barriers 

• It reduces the need for empathy 

Cultural values influence communication by: 

  

• Eliminating non-verbal signals 

• Standardizing all communication styles 

• Creating unique communication styles 

• Unifying global communication practices 

To achieve effective cross-cultural communication, one must: 

   

• Ignore cultural differences 

• Focus solely on verbal communication 

• Adhere strictly to one's own cultural norms 

• Understand and adapt to other cultures