Monochronic Or Polychronic? Choose The Right Option

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Questions: 12 | Attempts: 72 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

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1.

Time is money
- A.
  
  Polychronic
- B.
  
  Monochronic
Correct Answer
B. Monochronic

Explanation
In polychronic cultures, time is merely time.

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2.

To be late is rude
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
A. Monochronic

Explanation
The concept of being late implies schedules and an imposition of structure upon time, which are characteristic of monochronic culture.

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3.

The focus is on the task, getting the job done.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
A. Monochronic

Explanation
Monochronic cultures are organized around tasks.

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4.

Having to wait is normal.
- A.
  
  Monichronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
B. Polychronic

Explanation
It is understood that people can’t always control events to the extent that they or the other party will always be on time.

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5.

Interruptions are life.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
B. Polychronic

Explanation
Events often overlap.

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6.

Plans are fixed, once they are agreed upon.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
A. Monochronic

Explanation
Monochronic cultures try not to take circumstances into account.

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7.

The focus is on the person, establishing a relationship.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
B. Polychronic

Explanation
People come first in polychronic cultures.

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8.

Everything depends on the circumstances.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polycronic
Correct Answer
B. Polycronic

Explanation
You can’t structure life, as hard as you may try.

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9.

People follow an internal clock.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
B. Polychronic

Explanation
Polychronic types try to follow their feelings rather than the dictates of some external structure.

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10.

Plans are always changing.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
B. Polychronic

Explanation
Life is like that; you can never know what’s going to happen, and depending on what happens, plans may have to change.

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11.

Having to wait is an insult.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
A. Monochronic

Explanation
Being on time is an important value, so being late (making someone wait) is frowned upon.

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12.

People are sometimes too busy.
- A.
  
  Monochronic
- B.
  
  Polychronic
Correct Answer
A. Monochronic

Explanation
People may not have enough time (but in polychronic cultures there is always enough time).

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Monochronic Or Polychronic? Choose The Right Option

Time is money

To be late is rude

The focus is on the task, getting the job done.

Having to wait is normal.

Interruptions are life.

Plans are fixed, once they are agreed upon.

The focus is on the person, establishing a relationship.

Everything depends on the circumstances.

People follow an internal clock.

Plans are always changing.

Having to wait is an insult.

People are sometimes too busy.