CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Intercultural and International Business Communication
Which statement about the characteristics of culture is correct?
Culture is learned and transmitted across generations through family, education and society. It is not inherited biologically, it changes gradually over time, and individuals within a society differ, so statements claiming it is innate or static are incorrect.
- ACulture is innate and passed through genes
- BCulture is learned and is transmitted from one generation to the nextCorrect
- CCulture is static and never changes over time
- DCulture is the same for every member of every society
Explanation
Culture is acquired through socialisation, such as family, education and society, and passed on across generations. It is not genetic, and it evolves gradually, so it is not static. Individuals also vary within a society.
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