International Business and Economics Intercultural Business Communication Instructor: [Dou Weilin] I. Course Description This course is an introductory to intercultural communication theory and its practical principles in Chinese business context. Lectures in this course will touch upon the following topics: cultural values and thought patterns; face value and relations; cultural influence on verbal and nonverbal communication; intercultural business negotiation; intercultural business
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Communication Problems of Overseas Japanese Corporations Introduction My six years of work experience in China allowed me to observe the Japanese culture objectively. I noticed that one common problem causes many business failures‚ namely‚ our communication style; it is proving to be an obstacle in the way of Japanese globalization. Reality of Japanese Traditional Companies English is indeed used as a communication language all over the world‚ but I suspect that the Japanese might not
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Chinese economic transforming since the end of 1970s (Hofstede‚ 1994). Hofstsde ’s was conducted in 1970s that told us in general way about differences between cultures. Many of Hofstede ’s finding are consistent with standard Western stereotypes about cultural differences. Therefore‚ it could not totally be suitable for today ’s Chinese situation. Second‚ Hofstede assumes there is a one-to-one correspondence between culture and the nation-state‚ but‚ China
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Understanding Cultural Differences in the Work Place Spring Session B Professor Davis 5/6/2012 Chamberlain College Of Nursing The importance of understanding cultural‚ ethnic and gender differences by managers and professionals in a business setting is essential to make the work environment comfortable. In every culture there are basic standards of thinking‚ and acting and these cultural differences strongly influence workplace values and communication. What may be
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7.0 Intercultural communication and negotiation in Indochina (Cambodia‚ Laos‚ and Vietnam) INTRODUCTION Under this chapter‚ explores three main sub-topic which is firstly is barriers to effective communication‚ secondly is approaches to successful international negotiations‚ and thirdly is being culturally intelligent in Indochina. The discussion of differences in communicative goals in an intercultural negotiation setting. Every country have their own cultural whether Cambodia‚ Laos‚ and Vietnam
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to regards the main issues in opening the Euro Disneyland and compare the French cultural with American cultural by using Hofstede’s cultural Dimensions and Trompenaars ‘s cultural dimensions. This essay will then end by gives out some solutions and recommendations for how to overcome those issues. Issues: There are several issues showed in this case. Firstly‚ lack of understanding and appreciation of cultural differences between U.S. and French. For example‚ different cultures have different
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the increase of international communication‚ and the existing humor barriers that mislead cultural exchange in daily life. Humors are pleasing and relaxing. Recent researches have shown that laughter stimulated by humors can well prevent heart diseases‚ cancer and other diseases of circulatory systems. As a result‚ how to create‚ understand‚ appreciate and interpret humors in different cultures will undoubtedly lead to the better communication in cross-cultural exchange between Chinese and English
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email‚ is a perfect example of the how globalization and increased cross cultural interaction is increasing the complexity and ambiguity facing the managers of large multinational companies. The specific focus of this case is to address the repercussions that can occur by using inadequate communication methods‚ given the importance and complexity of a situation. Also‚ the case addresses the possibility of cross cultural communication misinterpretation leading to confusion and confrontation amongst
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Shahriyar Rahman Mr. Corrigale ENG3U0-I February 24‚ 2015 Cultural Literature Analysis: Ramu and Rani vs. Geert Hofstede “Culture is the sum of all the forms of art‚ of love‚ and of thought‚ which‚ in the coarse or centuries‚ have enabled man to be less enslaved” (A. Malraux). There are many different cultures in the world but the Indian culture is a unique one. The Indian culture has been influenced by a history that is many millennia’s old‚ and still has a big influence on the world with over
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Each countries culture is unique to itself and these cultures heavily influence how its citizens act (Thompson‚ n.d.). These unique cultures can aid a business transaction if cultures are compatible or if both sides research on proper etiquette (Thompson‚ n.d.). Business relationships can be hampered if individuals do not research or if cultures are slightly different and committing a faux pas is easily done (Thompson‚ n.d.). Two cultures that are somewhat similar are Canada and Spain (Canada‚ n
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