Question

arry is a top-level manager at Smart-Tech, an American semiconductor firm. Larry is involved in the negotiation procedures between Smart-Tech and a Saudi Arabian financial group. Larry arrives in Saudi Arabia hoping to quickly conclude the business deal. However, to his surprise the Arabs show no great interest in coming to a decision, despite several rounds of discussion. This type of behavior from the Saudi Arabian financial group is most likely attributed towards its ________.

Answer 1

Question Options:

A) high-context culture

B) monotheistic culture

C) monochronic culture

D) low-contact culture

Answer: HIGH-CONTEXT CULTURE.

Explanation: A high-context culture can be defined as a lifestyle/background in which communication relies heavily on CONTEXT, leaving many things IMPLIED rather than explicitly put into WORDS.

This type of culture value interpersonal relationships, and usually form long term relationships. These type of culture place a larger importance on long-term relationships and loyalty and have fewer rules and structure implemented.

Answer 2

Answer:

High-context culture

Explanation:this is a type of communication that is usually in ways to relies or depends mostly on suggestion or hints(implicit) and mostly rely on some factors and conditions (heavy context).in this type of communication, clues that are not verbal are usually given and if the person being communicated to does not see this clues, the communication procedures or process becomes hindered and delayed.without in-depth knowledge or background study, a message cannot easily be understood. High context culture entails association, interaction, learning and temporary fixtures or schedules.