Most studies of interactions in culturally diverse workplaces focus on communication, obstacles, such as miscommunication, conflict and discrimination. However, another relevant aspect of a culturally diverse context are the positive results of successful intercultural communication, along with the means or techniques to which actors resort to in order to overcome the barriers set by diversity. In other words, how it is possible to work effectively and cooperate in a multicultural environment leading
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Intercultural Communications SOC 315 Cultural Diversity March 16, 2005 Abstract This paper describes, explains and rectifies a situation that illustrates an intercultural communication issue within the work environment. A full description of the communication issue will be covered, along with the outcome of the situation. A diagnosis of the communication issue and the cultural norms involved will be discussed. Several recommendations that would have prevented
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Intercultural Communication Barriers in America Theresa Greene XCOM200 March 30, 2012 Debra Bourdeau Intercultural Communication Barriers in America I believe that the greatest intercultural communication barrier in America today is a combination of both Ethnocentrisms and Assuming Differences. Let me try and explain to you my reasoning. America, in general, is an extremely arrogant and cocky country. The overall consensus is that no other country is as great or grand as our own.
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Apple Inc. Intercultural Communication Analysis in Marketing Strategies Rong Zhang & Jia Tong Professor Patty Goodman CMN 2002 - Intercultural Communication Aug 5, 2012 In the United States, the legendary stories are never-ending. Typically, people cannot deny that Apple Inc., which designs and sells consumer electronics and personal computers, is one of the most shining and valuable companies in the world. Since 1998, Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience
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INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD Intercultural Communication - Comm. 4002-E90 In the health care setting, medical interactions require effective communication between health care providers and patients. The achievement of having effective communication; is complicated by a variety of situational factors including cultural issues. Intercultural communication is an essential component in the healthcare field. It is very unknown if the health care professionals communicate
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Practising intercultural communication In this chapter we show that when practising intercultural communication to achieve our goals as students and as professionals we must consider a range of perspectives. We need to be sensitive to possible effects on communication of differences between cultures, explained by researchers as relating to: high-context and low-context cultures; power distance, individualism–collectivism and masculinity–femininity; and non-verbal cues such as tone of voice, appearance
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ethnicity, and socioeconomic class. Each of these terms are used interchangeably and can cause much confusion in an organization. The different groups have a sense of connection with each other and can relate to their own culture. Intercultural communication is very important in the business world and is required when expanding business to other countries. To have a complete understanding of a different culture,
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The Importance of Intercultural Communication Western International University The Importance of Intercultural Communication Doing business globally is not just about dollars and cents anymore, sure money matters most but in order to get a deal done internationally there is a ton of preparation that has to be done. Communication between global business parties requires extensive research and time in order for both parties to grasp each other’s cultures. Learning and understanding
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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
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culture (Hofstede, 2014). Brazil’s collectivist nature will have many impacts on your daily interactions, including the Brazilian importance of family, which will often be place above work priorities (Training, 2012). Brazil is also different in its communication style, which tends to be more informal and indirect than Canada’s formal and direct style. Brazil is also considered a high-context culture, therefore it is important to pay attention to what is said, how it is said, and what is not said (Suderman
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