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Who introduced the classification of cultures into high-context and low-context in the study of intercultural communication?
The high-context and low-context classification was introduced by the anthropologist Edward T. Hall. Geert Hofstede is associated with a different framework of cultural dimensions such as power distance and individualism, so he is not the originator of this particular distinction.
- AGeert Hofstede
- BEdward T. HallCorrect
- CHenry Mintzberg
- DElton Mayo
Explanation
The high-context and low-context distinction was introduced by anthropologist Edward T. Hall. Hofstede is known for dimensions such as power distance and individualism, which is a different framework.
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