Question

in which type of culture would it be considered inappropriate to lavish praise on an employee at a group meeting?
a. individualist, low-context culture
b. collectivist, high-context culture
c. individualistic, high-context culture
d. collectivist, low-context culture

Explanation:

Collectivist, high-context cultures prioritize group harmony over individual recognition. Publicly lavishing praise on one employee can create discomfort, draw unwanted attention, and disrupt group cohesion, as these cultures emphasize collective achievement rather than individual spotlight. Individualist cultures typically embrace public individual recognition, and low-context cultures focus on explicit communication that often includes open praise.

Answer:

b. collectivist, high-context culture