Cultural Competency & Global Awareness Flashcards
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A US-based project manager notices that her Japanese colleagues rarely speak up in meetings to disagree. What is the most culturally informed interpretation?
Answer: They are expressing disagreement indirectly through silence
In high-context cultures like Japan, silence or non-committal responses often signal disagreement rather than assent.
Which concept describes the tendency to judge other cultures by the standards and values of one's own culture?
Answer: Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism is the practice of viewing and judging other cultures through the lens of one's own cultural norms.
When negotiating contracts in Brazil, a US executive is surprised by lengthy small talk before business discussions. This reflects which cultural dimension?
Answer: Relationship-oriented (Particularism) culture
Brazil's particularist culture emphasizes building personal relationships before conducting business transactions.
An IPC-certified professional working in Germany schedules a meeting with 15 minutes of buffer time. This practice reflects awareness of which German cultural trait?
Answer: Monochronic time orientation
Germany exemplifies monochronic time culture where punctuality and sequential scheduling are paramount.
Cultural competency at the organizational level is BEST demonstrated by which action?
Answer: Embedding inclusive practices into policies, procedures, and leadership development
Systemic integration of inclusive practices into organizational structures demonstrates institutional cultural competency.
A healthcare professional fails to ask a patient about traditional healing practices before prescribing treatment. Which cultural competency failure does this represent?
Answer: Cultural blindness
Cultural blindness occurs when providers ignore cultural differences, treating all patients as if culture has no influence on health.
Which global framework provides voluntary guidelines for multinational enterprises on responsible business conduct, including respect for human rights and cultural differences?
Answer: OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises offer non-binding recommendations on ethical conduct including cultural respect for international businesses.