Question

Regarding conflict and culture, researchers have found that people in ________ cultures give greater importance to task or instrumental issues, while people in ________ cultures give greater importance to the expressive or emotional aspects of managing the conflict.

Answer 1

Answer:

low-context cultures; high-context cultures

Explanation:

Regarding conflict and culture, researchers have found that people in low-context cultures give greater importance to task or instrumental issues and also places greater emphasis on words spoken, while people in high-context cultures give greater importance to the expressive or emotional aspects of managing the conflict. The main aim of the latter group is to express their feeling in order to release tension and avoid any form of embarrassment.