CCM Cross-Cultural Conflict & Diversity Management 2

Question 1

In high power-distance cultures, workplace conflicts are typically:

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Deferred to authority figures rather than resolved between peers

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Addressed directly and openly between equals

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Escalated immediately to formal legal channels

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Resolved through anonymous third-party mediation

Question 2

'Intercultural competence' in conflict management refers to:

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The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from different cultures

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Speaking multiple languages fluently

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Having lived and worked in multiple countries

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Knowing all applicable anti-discrimination laws in a jurisdiction

Question 3

Which approach is MOST effective when managing conflict between team members from collectivist cultures?

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Focusing on group harmony and involving respected community or team leaders

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Encouraging individual accountability and direct personal confrontation

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Applying strict procedural rules without cultural accommodation

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Prioritizing written documentation of grievances over verbal resolution

Question 4

'Stereotype threat' in cross-cultural conflict situations refers to:

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The fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's cultural group

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Legal liability arising from discriminatory stereotyping

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The use of cultural stereotypes as deliberate negotiation tactics

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Threats issued based on the other party's cultural identity

Question 5

'Code-switching' in cross-cultural communication means:

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Adjusting language, behavior, and presentation style to fit different cultural contexts

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Using encrypted messaging in sensitive negotiations

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Translating legal documents between multiple languages

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Switching between formal and informal conflict resolution procedures

Question 6

In conflict resolution, indirect communication is MOST associated with which cultural orientation?

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High-context, collectivist cultures

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Low-context, individualist cultures

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Monochronic time-oriented cultures

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Low power-distance cultures

Question 7

What is the primary risk of applying a single universal conflict resolution model across all cultures?

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It may ignore culturally specific values, leading to ineffective or harmful outcomes

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It may be too expensive to implement organization-wide

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It may require more mediators than are available

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It may not satisfy legal standards in all jurisdictions