Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Paper Linda Ginder Grand Canyon University - NUR 502 July 10‚ 2013 Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Paper No culture is growing at a faster pace than the Hispanic population‚ surpassing African Americans as the largest minority population in the United States. The Hispanic population increased from 35.3 million to 50.5 million in 2010. The intention of this paper is to increase the awareness and understanding of cultural competency
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Cultural Diversity Week One 1. Some cultural diversity examples are‚ but not limited to; Geographic location‚ military and work experience‚ family status‚ income‚ religion‚ languages‚ and education. 2. I identify mostly with members of a less elite group of people. These members are not recognized by their race nor are judged by what they have done in their past but are praised by what they are doing in their present
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STARBUCKS: Selling Coffee in the Land of Tea 1. Many of the same environmental factors that operate in the domestic market also exist internationally‚ including cultural ones. Discuss the key cultural factors Starbucks had to consider as it expanded into China. Chinese culture was a key environmental factor that Starbucks had to consider when opening its first store in Beijing in 1999. ―The Land of Tea‖ wasn’t interested in the product Starbucks was selling: coffee. It wasn’t a part of
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What is something that has influenced your life? Who is someone that has influenced your life? Most people say that their parents or guardian has the biggest influence on them. Some people will say that a random celebrity they look up to has the biggest influence on them. Hopefully these influences are positive. Influences play a major factor on people. People on average usually have many influences. For me‚ the people that influence me the most are my parents. Something else that has a big influence
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The “Heritage Assessment Tool” is a guide to help determine cultural‚ ethnic‚ and religious heritage. It may be used to assess your own cultural values or the cultural values of other ethno cultural backgrounds. Using this tool will guide the user into making non-stereotyped assumptions about the heritage of a patient. The Heritage Assessment Tool allows the interviewer to gather a deeper understanding of the traditions that make up the health background of certain individuals or groups. Three
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The Communication Process: As Utilized In Organizations Latesa Williams For: Luanne Shirkey ORM452 (Group & Organizational Behavior) March 13‚ 2013 Abstract Merriam-Webster defines communication as “(3a) a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols‚ signs‚ or behaviors; and (5a) a technique for expressing ideas effectively” (Merriam-Webster‚ 2013). This author is going to use this definition to describe the communication process
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COMMUNICATION IN MULTI-CULTURAL COUNSELING Communication in Multi-Cultural Counseling Connie Sutton Grand Canyon University PCN 509/Social and Cultural Diversity Susan Lutz‚ LMFT October 25‚ 2010 Introduction Research shows clients from ethnic minority groups are the least likely to make use of counseling services. One explanation for this is that it is an ethnocentric activity‚ based on the values of the white middle
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Running head: CULTURAL VALUES AND PERSONAL ETHICS PAPER Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper MBA/500 Foundations of Problem-Based Learning R. Garth Ferrell April 23‚ 2006 University of Phoenix Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper Every day people make decisions that may have profound effect on their personal and/or professional lives as well as the lives of others. The decision people make have a foundation on their personal‚ cultural‚ and perhaps organizational values. When these
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Christian beliefs‚ cultural values‚ God’s authority throughout the play. God influence helped establish a value between the characters if it’s through their behaviors or their actions to harm others‚ but in a way to respect God’s authority within Denmark. In the era of Queen Elizabeth many people praised God because he gave them hope that the afterlife would be better than reality‚ so many people tried to get forgiveness so they could go to heaven. For example‚ In act 5‚ scene 2 Hamlet asks Laertes
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Dimensions of Culture‚ Values‚ and Communication Culture shapes the way a society lives their life (Schafer‚ 2003). There are several elements of culture. These elements include language‚ norms‚ sanctions‚ and values (Schafer‚ 2003). The fountain of every culture is based on language. "Language is an abstract system of word meanings and symbols for all aspects of culture" (Schafer‚ 2003‚ p. 56). Norms are defined as " established standards of behavior maintained by a society" (Schafer‚ 2003‚ p.58)
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