...Article 2: Communication in international business- to- business marketing channels Does culture matter? This article deals with the question if and how cultural variations influence channel communication . Finding show that there is a relationship between culture and channel communications in international channels. The autor , Bert Rosenbloom, described Hall’s (1976) proposed high-contex versus low- contex dichotomy to explain the different cultural orientations. It is a simple two category basis for grouping the cultures of many different countries to help understand the hidden codes in communication, stemming from „cultural distance“. The expressions "high context" and "low context" are labels which shows the cultural differences between societies. High-context and low-context communication refers to how much speakers rely on things other than words to convey meaning. First, Hofstede's cultural model and the model approaches Hall presented, where the main cultural differences are described. The cultural model of Hofstede with its five dimensions and the corresponding index values provides information about cultural differences and their possible impact in intercultural cooperation. The five dimensions in Hofstede's cultural model, "power distance", "collectivism versus individualism," "femininity versus masculinity," "uncertainty avoidance" and "long-term versus short-term orientation". Together, the five dimensions of a cultural model in which differences can be measured...
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...Interpersonal Communication Instructor’s Name Date (Sample March 19, 2014) Introduction- Thesis Statement * If you’re having difficulties writing a thesis, use the thesis generator in the Ashford Writing Center - https://awc.ashford.edu/writing-tools-thesis-generator.html. Remember, a thesis should make a claim – a definitive statement – about some issue. Here is an example: Effective communication is the most important factor in a successful relationship. Without it, chances are, a relationship will fail. 1) Body Paragraph # 1 - Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications. (You don’t have to list the objectives in this order, but be sure you cover all of them.) Topic Sentence: This sentence introduces your topic. All other sentences in the paragraph should support this statement. Supporting Evidence: This is where you should be using an academic source to help make your point. Remember, you are asked to use FIVE resources total, for the final and you should be ready to list three here. Two of the three you should have found on your own. While not required, it is advised that you use five in the outline. i. If you have more than one point, use a separate line for each. ii. And don’t forget citations (e.g. Bevan & Sole, 2014, p.75). Explanation of the central points from the article(s): Avoid just using a quote from a source. Explain what you think the author means. Why does this matter generally...
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...Demonstrative Communication July 12, 2011 BCOM275 Demonstrative communication is defined as the process of sending and receiving messages and involves exchanging thoughts, messages, or information. This form of communication includes verbal and nonverbal, written or visual, sending and receiving of messages (Nayab, 2010) Facial expressions are a form of demonstrative communication. Communicating includes different facial expressions, tone of voice, or body language to deliver the message. Positive facial expressions are recognized faster than negative facial expressions (Leppanan, Hietanan 2003). An example of a positive facial expression would be a smile. A frown could be viewed negatively. There are differing facial expressions that could be interpreted positively or negatively. For example, a grin could be viewed by an individual as positive or negative. Some grins can be interpreted as arrogant, which could be negative. The viewer or listener’s interpretation could be affected by the subject matter. Effective facial expressions used during a business presentation would depend on the subject matter. If the subject is based on a serious matter, the facial expression should be serious, no smiling but, no frowning. If the presentation happens to be something comical or funny, a smile and laugh would be effective throughout the delivery. Body language is another form of demonstrative communication. Nonverbal communication is between 60 – 75% of the impact of...
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...Personal Development E-mail Communication Comparison 8/14/2013 R S A Comparison of Two E-mails Communication If both emails are compared then it is found that both of them are not perfect by many aspects. These emails do not provide strength to the sender and receiver’s relationships because of a number of mistakes. The medium of communication between sender and receiver is text or written (e-mail) which is a common medium of business communication in these days. The purpose of the communication between sender and receiver is to fix a meeting in a future date for next orders to be supplied by the sender and to satisfy to the receiver that his previous orders are being completed and will be sent to him on time. Moreover, if some items are required or needed on urgent basis then these can also be supplied on specific date to the receiver mentioned by him. Both e-mails have been written for business objectives so these are business emails and not personal emails (Romkema, 2012). In these two emails many barriers can be found at first sight, when read. The first very bad thing in both emails is missing of subject line which is a necessary requirement for writing an email because subject lines are headlines always present in any text communication as well as in email communication. The second barrier in both emails is that these emails have more than two points per email while for better understanding and clarification of the subject matters there must be only one point...
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...Communications of the Association for Information Systems (Volume13, 2004) 443-455 443 FROM THE CIO POINT OF VIEW: THE “IT DOESN’T MATTER” DEBATE Larry DeJarnett The Lamar Group larry.dejarnett@thelamargroup.com Robert Laskey Revelation 360 bob@revelation360.com H. Edgar Trainor Paramount Pictures ed.trainor@paramount.com EDITOR’S FOREWORD This article differs from all the articles CAIS published previously in that it is a debate on the nature of IT written by practitioners from three different points of view. It deals with IT Doesn’t Matter, a polemic written by Nicholas Carr, then editor of the Harvard Business Review in which he argued that the days when IT offered strategic advantage are long since gone and that managers therefore should undertake a different approach to IT. The paper, obviously, became notorious in the IS community. On December 3, 2003, the Southern California Chapter of the Society for Information Management, at its regular meeting invited three of its members with long experience as chief information officers to debate the issue. The title of the meeting was: "I.T. Doesn't Matter or Does It? How to Improve the Value and Perception of I.T.” The three debaters were assigned a position to argue: favorable to Carr (Laskey), neutral (DeJarnett), and unfavorable to Carr (Trainor). Edited versions of their remarks are presented below. Keywords: value of IT, perception of IT, role of IT, Nicholas Carr, I.T. Doesn’t Matter, IT Does Matter, contrarian point-of-view...
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...Intercultural communication has been practiced for as long as mankind has existed. It is simply communicating across different tribes, different parts of the world, different language, and different ways of communication non-verbal – better defined – across different cultures. But when does one’s culture stop being an excuse for doing something that has always been done, and when does national culture matter? Culture: To be able to define the concept ’’culture’’ you have to be aware of the basic norms which you take for granted in your own behavior. You express culture in symbolic forms, whether you have a cross around your neck or a headscarf on your head. It is the result of a learning process through life, and it forms your values, behavior, ideas, ways of communicating (verbal and non-verbal) and simply the rules you are living by – all your do’s and don’ts . Take a look at the article ‘’given all we know of whales, why resume the slaughter?’’ from The Guardian Online, April 6, 2010 by Paola Calalieri, it suggests that ‘’we now live in globalized times’’ but even though we have made it more easy to communicate (Internet etc.) & to travel across borders, the borders are still there, meaning the culture is still different within each border. Many international organizations have tried, and some succeeded, to introduce international laws, like the WTO (World Trade Organization), NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) and the Human Right Organization; also there is...
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...Communications Coordinator Tremeise Lane-Jackson HCS/320 May 08, 2013 Pukar Ratti In today’s news, reports address a significant negative effect that causes individual of my medications companies to uses a specific population. Therefore, being a Communications Coordinator of a national drug manufacturer, addressing the news reports for the public regards to the situation. Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media of health care communication and providing the effects of HIPAA laws and other regulations on the use of other media for health care communication? There are all types of communication method of the health care organization listed above has on the advantages as well as disadvantages. The advantages are resulting from how rapidly the news can be addressed. Therefore, the disadvantages are resulting from the regulations on the use of specific methods of communication. The negative side effects of the tested drug to a significant population need immediate attention. However, the matter is addressed as needed immediate attention; because once the information is advertised...
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...Prayushi Amin Professor: Jacqueline landau English 103 14th November 2012 Importance of communication in relationships “Communication is the key to a healthy relationship”. It is a pillar on which every relationship is balanced. Relationships are never stable, but communication has the ability heal every wound. Majority of Jhumpa Lahiri’s work is based on the importance of communication and relationships. Her stories are influenced by relationship problems, and the ups and downs one faces in maintaining relationships. Most of the characters, in her stories have been facing a difficulty in communicating their feelings to the opposite character. Jhumpa Lahiri is an American Indian, who was born in London and brought up in the United states. Through her stories, in the book ‘Interpreter of Maladies’, she communicates her thoughts about relationship problems faced by couples, parents and american indian children. Some of the characters from the book are engaged in an arranged marriage, whereas the others commit in a love marriage.Couples fitting in both the categories have been facing relationship problems due to different reasons. In the story, ‘interpreter of Maladies’, Communication breaks down repeatedly often with hurtful consequences. Mr Kapasi is engaged in an arrange marriage, whereas Mr and Mrs Das are committed in a love marriage. Mr. Kapasi, who is the interpreter of maladies, has lost his ability...
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...Communicating Internal Control 1843 AU Section 325 Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit (Supersedes SAS No. 112.) Source: SAS No. 115. Effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2009. Earlier implementation is permitted. Applicability .01 This section establishes standards and provides guidance on communicating matters related to an entity's internal control over financial reporting identified in an audit of financial statements. It is applicable whenever an auditor expresses or disclaims an opinion on financial statements. In particular, this section • • • defines the terms deficiency in internal control, significant deficiency, and material weakness. provides guidance on evaluating the severity of deficiencies in internal control identified in an audit of financial statements. requires the auditor to communicate, in writing, to management and those charged with governance,1 significant deficiencies and material weaknesses identified in an audit. .02 This section is not applicable if the auditor is engaged to examine the design and operating effectiveness of an entity's internal control over financial reporting that is integrated with an audit of the entity's financial statements under AT section 501, An Examination of an Entity's Internal Control Over Financial Reporting That Is Integrated With an Audit of Its Financial Statements. Introduction .03 Internal control is a process—effected by...
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...generally accepted accounting principles. An independent audit is designed to provide a reasonable basis for expressing an opinion concerning whether or not a client’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. There is also a major difference between a review and an audit in terms of the scope of work performed. When a review is done, the main evidence collection techniques are analytical procedures and inquiries of client personnel. Whereas, in an audit, the full range of evidence collection techniques available to an auditor is likely to be used. A review does not assess control risk, tests of accounting records and responses to inquiries by obtaining validating evidence through inspection, observation or any other audit procedure. It can point out significant matters of the financial statements but does not provide assurance of their accuracy. Because reviews are generally not as rigorous as audits, considerably less evidence is typically collected in a review than in a comparable audit engagement. The issue with ZZZZ Best case is that the auditors review was not sufficient enough to review any material misstatements on the financial statements. 2. Third party confirmations should give consistent evidence in support of assertions made by management. Usually the truthfulness of the evidence depends on the relationship between the client and the third party. In accordance to AU Section 326.25 “To the extend the...
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...Selective perception Selective retention (memory) Denotative meaning Connotative meaning Symbol Referent Semiosis Sapir-Whorf hypothesis mneumonics as memory aids “Wysiati” Linguistic determinism Fallible memory Transactive memory Transactive encoding Transactive retrieval Contested memory System 1 vs. System 2 Semantic differential Halo effect Priming Framing Language Paraphrasing Dating (language) Indexing (language) BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. According to the opening lecture, what is main thing that the study of communication about? 2. In the Floyd study discussed the first day, how did kissing their romantic partners more often affect research subjects? 3. According to the lecture on models of communication, where can we find meanings? 4. According to Dr. Parks, what is the single most important communication skill? 5. How can the channel of communication influence our...
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...Demonstrative Communication Tanisha Abdat BCOM/275 October 21, 2013 Naim Duran Communication is more than words we speak, according to"Life123" (2013), “It is estimated that only seven percent of communication is composed of words, 38 percent is tone of voice, while 55 percent is physiology. This 93 percent is known as demonstrative communication, or nonverbal communication.” “Actions speak louder than words” this saying is often use to imply that one’s nonverbal communication can be conflicting. For instance, when someone we do not know sits beside us and we take a step back or move, we are effectively communicating that, that someone is invading our personal space. ("Life123", 2013). It does not matter what language we speak, when effectively communicating nonverbally is understood in all cultures. Take a smile or a frown for instance, is easy to understand that person’s mood and what they are trying to communicate at the moment. A hand firm handshake, can show self-confidence to the other person when meeting for the first time. A gently touch on the shoulder can show empathy when someone is having an emotional day. A hug can be friendly, comforting or caring, when use with someone you know well. ("Livestrong", 2013). This type of effective nonverbal gestures are received in a positive way, not only by the receiver but also by the sender. It can make personal relationships grow, and it will definitely say a lot about one’s character and how they carry themselves in...
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...Communication Art or Science? Abstract Communication is very important in today’s society. No matter how one feels about communication it is the key for successful personal and professional relationships. There are many individuals that just don’t know how to communicate effectively. It could be from shyness, social or interpersonal skills. Whatever the case they are unable to communicate effectively. Communication is not a skill that is learned it is an art. Either you have it or you don’t. Either you are comfortable in conveying your message in a clear and concise manner, your listening skills are effective, you are able to use nonverbal and verbal communication skills as well being comfortable in presenting information. Not everyone knows how to communicate in a manner that is effective. Many non-communicators play the guessing game. They won’t say what the message is that they are trying to convey or they say half of the message. People are not mind readers. If you don’t communicate the message in its entirety then how can you expect an individual to understand exactly what is being conveyed. Communication is an Art My first thought is what is the process of effective communication? Communication is the process of sharing thoughts, ideas, or emotions with another individual. In order to communicate effectively you must possess some of the following skills: attention, attitude, and feedback. It is important...
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...It does not matter if you work for a company that has nine employees or 9,000; effective communication in the workplace is an essential part of any organization. When a business suffers from poor communication among the employees this generally leads to a number of issues such as misunderstandings, lack of information, poor performance, frustration, increased staff turnover etc. No matter how much experience and expertise you have your ability to communicate effectively can make the difference between great success and simply “getting by.” Most work problems can be traced back to a failure in communication. Effective communication in the workplace does not happen accidentally. It requires time and resource investment. It is a well crafted and coordinated process and it always starts with you. As a manager you need to constantly plan for communication; not just the big picture and the information-flow systems between you and your staff, but your day-to-day communication as well. Here are some helpful tips to create a system of effective communication in the workplace: Practice Openness - Openness is the key to facilitate effective communication in the workplace. Supporting open channels of communication and team sharing, elevates active engagement and collaboration as well as creates an environment for resolving conflicts. One very useful tool is to facilitate (not chair!!) meetings that are fluid in nature, with no fixed agenda topics that allow room for open-ended...
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...Business Communications Trends March 17, 2013 Essentials of Managerial Communication Instructor: Traci Jett Business Communication Trends Communication is a major part of running a successful business. Communication play an important part in dealing with employees and customers in business organizations. There are numerous ways to communicate effectively in today’s society. When asked what role does business communication play in day-to-day activities? Business communication is the most vital part to the success of any organization. The communication between business and customers, and employers and employees today is the heart of a successful organization and those that communicate efficiently whether at the top of the organization or at the bottom is a skill all its own. Business communication appears in various forms and manners each and every day at very moment, someone, somewhere is communicating in the form of emailing, by cellphone, blackberry’s PDA, of laptops are on the top of my list. Businesses often use other forms of communicating with their clients and employees, by using various types of reports, policies and procedures, performance reviews and memo’s to help convey organizational information to the managers, their employees and customers. How does current communication help me manage my daily activities? I personally use different forms of communications, I am required by my employer to constantly communicate with employees and customers, on...
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