reading test2

What is a key feature of workplace culture in Vietnam?

• Respect to hierarchy

• Avoidance of teamwork

• Strict rules about dress codes

• Focus on individual achievements

What does "collectivism" in Vietnamese workplaces mean?

• Ignoring team dynamics

• Preferring individual goals

• Emphasizing group harmony

• Discouraging competition among employees

How is feedback typically delivered in Vietnamese workplaces?

• Through direct confrontation

• Directly to maintain harmony

• Via written warnings

• By adopting direct communication/styles

How has the younger generation influenced workplace communication in Vietnam?

• By rejecting traditional values

• By discouraging teamwork

• By avoiding confrontations

• By adopting direct communication/styles

What influence has shaped traditional Vietnamese workplace values?

• Agricultural heritage

• Modern technology

• Western cultures

• Industrialization

In paragraph 5, the sentence “Despite these changes, traditional values continue to play a vital role in shaping workplace behavior and expectations” is best paraphrased as ______.

• Traditional values are no longer important in modern workplace behavior in Vietnam.

• Modern workplace behavior and expectations in Vietnam are entirely shaped by international standards.

• Even with modern influences, traditional values still significantly impact workplace behavior and expectations.

• Traditional values have been completely replaced by modern business practices in Vietnam.

Which aspect of workplace culture is becoming more important in Vietnam?

• Longer working hours

• Strict hierarchical structures

• Employee well-being

• Local practices

What initiatives are companies in Vietnam adopting to improve employee satisfaction?

• Enforcing strict deadlines

• Offering flexible schedules

• Increasing workloads

• Restricting international practices

In paragraph 6, the word "offer" is closest in meaning to ______.

• provide

• propose

• deliver

• suggest

Why might businesses benefit from understanding Vietnamese workplace culture?

• To limit employee autonomy

• To avoid adopting international standards

• To strictly implement hierarchical structures

• To effectively navigate the blend of traditions and modernity