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Midterm Examination in Purposive Communication

Identify the following.

1. It is a form of cultural exchange in which one group assumes the beliefs, practices, and rituals of
another group without sacrificing the characteristics of its own culture
2. characteristics of being “masculine” or “feminine” exists in the workforce or a family organization
3. We can insist on doing business in a way we believe is ethically proper
4. We and the other party can each give up something to negotiate a settlement
5. are generalized negative traits assigned to a group of people
6. is the fear or apprehension associated with either real or anticipated communication with people from
another cultural group
7. a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are
different.
8. refers to the belief that a person’s culture (his “in-group” culture) is much better than any other group’s
culture
9. We can work with the other party to face the problem directly and reach a mutually satisfying solution
10. is a baseless, unreasonable refusal to see cultural differences where they exist

Multiple choice

11. Analisa is a first – time overseas worker since her family needs to cope up with their financial problems,
when she arrived in Saudi Arabia, she was very intimidated to ask the local worker in the airport on how
to know where is the exit in the airport. What was the barrier that hinders Analisa to approach the
locals?
a. ethnocentrism b. anxiety c. stereotype d. prejudice
12. Lucas wants to travel in Denmark but according to his friends, Denmark is a country that least tattoo
friendly country. Since Lucas has a lot of tattoo, it doesn’t bother him to still go in Denmark. When he
arrived, the people there are always looking at him. What was the barrier that being shown in the
situation?
a. ethnocentrism b. anxiety c. stereotype d. prejudice
13. Brianna is a member of a religion that’s not celebrating Christmas, but in her school, they are required
to attend Christmas party due to bonding and celebration with her classmates. She attended it even
though the religion she belongs to doesn’t encourage to attend such party.
a. forcing b. collaboration c. integration d. avoiding
14. American = elevator: British = _________
a. lift b. elevates c. late d. elevatour
15. Chris is one of the exchange students in Korea, he enrolled in an international school wherein he
encounters all of nationalities in the world. What adaptation of culture should Chris apply?
a. multiculturalism b. integration c. accommodation d. forcing
16. Karen, a ‘probinsiyana’ and she is working in a BPO company which is in a city. Her colleagues always
invite her in clubs and bar to do parties. When she gets home, she always feels disappointed to herself
that she can’t decline the invites of her friends. Which adaptation of culture was shown by Karen?
a. multiculturalism b. integration c. accommodation d. forcing
17. Communication is designed to serve three basic function:
a. to give information, to campaign, to entertain
b. to give information, to entertain, honor and praise, to persuade and argue
c. to cook, to learn, to write
d. to have conversation, to make friends, to socialize
18. In your class, there is a Muslim that is wearing a hijab. As a person that is different to her religion and
culture, you approached her and ask if you two can be friends. She accepted the offer and you got to
know her culture and traditions as your friendship grow. What was the intercultural competence you
applied?
a. Look at the world from someone else’s way of looking at and thinking about something, not just
yours.
b. Appreciate cultural similarities and differences
 c. Examine yourself for possible stereotypes
d. Widen your field of expertise by making new contacts
19. In high-context cultures feelings and thoughts are not explicitly expressed; instead, one has to read
between the lines and interpret meaning from one’s general understanding.
a. task commitment b. group allegiance c. leadership d. work productivity
20. the right to manipulate the outcome of health, welfare, and critical decisions and protection. In a high-
power group, the few in power formulate policy and activity of the many
a. task commitment b. group allegiance c. leadership d. work productivity

Matching type

21. may include anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form. a. intercultural competence
22. can be anything that happens or is regarded as happening b. aurbergine
23. may comprise any systematic series of actions that lead to c. pram
a specific result or product.
24. may consist of beliefs, theories, ideas, and the like. d. lingua franca
25. an unfair thought, belief, or feeling of dislike for a person e. assumed similarities
26. Eggplant f. object
27. Baby Carriage g. process
28. baseless, unreasonable refusal h. concept
29. a language that is adopted i. event
30. Work on becoming more self-confident. j. prejudice
k. task commitment

Essay

31. – 35. As a first-year college student, does multiculturalism exist? If yes/no why and on what situation?
Defend your answer.

36. – 40. Select one (1) formal situation that requires informative communication, explain and give an
example.

41. – 45. Using Venn diagram, compare and contrast the barriers of international communication prejudice
and stereotype

Enumeration

46 – 49. Adaptation to new cultures

50. – 51. Two (2) nature of cultural practices

52. – 57. How we respond to cultural differences

58. – 64. Developing our cultural competence

65. – 69. Barriers in international communication

70. – 71. Two major dialect of English

72. – 76. Formal Situations Requiring Informative Communication

77. – 80. Nature of informative information