Question

The diversity committee at State U. is a long-standing committee with a stable membership. During the first meeting of the year, Sam, a relatively new member of the group, asks, "What are the plans for fall orientation?" Given that the group has a high-context culture, which of the following is the most likely response to Sam's question?

a) We will have a special meeting at the end of the month to brainstorm ideas. We will appoint a subcommittee to draw up a schedule and deadlines for tasks, and proceed from that schedule.
b) We will probably do the same thing we did last year.
c) We will need to consult with the students who will be involved to get their input before we proceed. Then we can work on making a schedule and setting deadlines.
d) That is the next thing on our agenda. Let's get busy deciding on a schedule, activities, and deadlines.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) That is the next thing on our agenda. Let's get busy deciding on a schedule, activities, and deadlines.

Given that the group has a high-context culture, the statement that is the most likely response to Sam's question would be "That is the next thing on our agenda. Let's get busy deciding on a schedule, activities, and deadlines."

Due to the fact that the Diversity Committee has a high-context culture, they are about to gather together to work hard and decide what would be the content to be shared during fall orientation. They support diversity and know that there is a mixture of cultures on campus so they have to be aware of the needs of these diverse groups of students, what would be the best for them to keep them motivated with the activities of the semester.