MODULE 2 - COMMUNICATION AND GLOBALIZATION

What term describes the increasing economic, political, and cultural integration and interdependence of diverse cultures?

Globalization

Which concept involves the recognition and valuing of differences across factors such as age, gender, race, and ethnicity?

Diversity

What has primarily helped erase the notion of territorial boundaries between countries?

Digital Technology

How are multiculturalists defined in the context of cultural engagement?

Persons respectful of and engaged with people from distinctly different cultures

To observers in the United States and Europe, what does showing the sole of a shoe signify?

Nothing

How do the Japanese typically view a business card?

As an extension of a person

How do Americans typically view a business card?

As a business formality and a convenience

Why did the McDonald's fast food chain unintentionally offend thousands of Muslims?

It printed an excerpt from the Koran on throwaway hamburger bags

How do Americans generally perceive eye contact during communication?

They place a high value on it

How do Asians typically view too much eye contact?

Intrusive

What type of body orientation do Arabs typically adopt when communicating?

A direct body orientation

Because Arabs adopt a direct body orientation, how do Americans often perceive their communication?

Aggressive and unnerving

In the context of viewing reality, culture acts as which of the following?

A lens to view the world and a mirror to reflect reality

What is the definition of ethnocentrism?

The belief that one's culture is superior

What is the definition of cultural relativism?

Acceptance of other cultural groups as equal

Which term describes communication where interactants are of different races?

Interracial communication

Which term describes communication where parties have different ethnic origins?

Interethnic communication

What characterizes international communication?

Persons representing different political structures

Which term refers to communication between members of the same racial, ethnic, or other co-cultures?

Intracultural communication

With what is race primarily associated?

Biology and physical characteristics

With what is ethnicity primarily linked?

Cultural expressions and identification

What are the birth years associated with The Greatest Generation?

1900-1945

Which traits are associated with The Greatest Generation?

Respecting authority and following rules

What are the birth years associated with The Baby Boomers?

1946-1964

Which trait is characteristic of The Baby Boomers?

Questioning authority

What are the birth years associated with Generation X?

1965-1982

Which priority is attributed to Generation X?

Seeking a work-life balance

What are the birth years associated with Generation Y (Millennials)?

1983-1995

Which description applies to Generation Y (Millennials)?

Proficient multitaskers with high expectations

When was the iGeneration (Generation Z) born?

After 1995

Which traits are associated with the iGeneration (Generation Z)?

Conscientious and somewhat anxious

Culture is defined as a system of knowledge, beliefs, and values that are ________.

acquired, shared, and used by members

How are co-cultures defined?

Members of a general culture who differ in an ethnic or sociological way