Chapter 13 The Impact of Globalization on Cross-Cultural Communication Lowell C. Matthews and Bharat Thakkar Additional information is available at the end of the chapter http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/45816 1. Introduction In a global environment the ability to communicate effectively can be a challenge. Even when both parties speak the same language there can still be misunderstandings due to ethic and cultural differences. Over the last decade‚ there have been countless examples from
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Cross-Cultural Communication As discussed earlier‚ managers increasingly find themselves functioning within a global environment. This trend toward a borderless world complicates the communication process and thereby threatens the manager’s success when attempting to build rapport‚ probe for information‚ and interpret nonverbal behaviours. Let’s begin this discussion by explaining the role culture plays in the communication process‚ and by pointing out key factors that increase the likelihood of
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A PAPER ON “CROSS CULTURAL TRAINING” -Ms. Sarika Kale INTRODUCTION: Globalization of business has led to cross border flows of physical‚ financial and human resources. It has resulted in both a large number of people working abroad‚ as well as an increasingly multi cultural domestic work environment. To face the ever growing competition‚ organizations are expanding their businesses‚ outsourcing and even establishing offices overseas. Organizations
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O’Connor‚ and Rios (2010) “there are six principles in cross-cultural communication.” The first of these principles states that the more culture and language differences between people the more the likelihood of a communication breakdown. The second principle says when there is a communication breakdown it is often thought to be because of cultural differences. The reality is that these breakdowns are often the result of a misunderstanding. The third principle says that communicating across cultures
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to gain an insight into the different cultures. Understanding a country ’s business culture is a vital factor in setting up a successful business and communicating effectively. Cross-cultural awareness is a challenge for every international business person. A lot of research has been done in the field of cross-cultural understanding and communication. The theories of many academics are and have been applied to business and management in our days. One of these researchers is Edward Hall. He
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Cross Cultural Communication: Far East Asian Countries This paper gives a short overview of the observed behavioral pattern across some of the far east Asian countries. Understanding these behavioral patterns is important for doing effective communication with people/people group from these countries. The effective communication holds one of the key of establishing business and personal relationship in these countries. This paper also looks into some of concepts and theories in intercultural and
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Cross Cultural Communication Mohamed Elamin Date: 02/23/2011 City University of Seattle Abstract This paper is about comparing and contrasting the American style of communication and that of Bahrain. Different countries have their own interpretation for every single issue based on their culture background and their way of thinking. The most significant characteristics of American culture are: individualism‚ equality‚ competition‚ freedom and privacy‚ action orientation‚ directness‚ particularity
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Zain Telecommunication Company “A Colorful World” Cross Cultural Management “Culture is like gravity: you do not experience it until you jump six feet into the air.” - Trompenaars and Hampen-Turner‚ Riding the Waves of Culture. CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Organizations are no longer constrained by national borders. Due to globalization‚ the traditional teamwork has undergone transformation through entry of people from diverse cultures. This development has a marked effect upon corporations
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also highlights the various cross cultural problems and adjustments which the company has to make in order to succeed in India and China. The Conclusion has been drawn after the extensive research in different cross cultural areas where making a small adjustment will make a big difference. To support our research we have used various models which have been discussed by the famous author’s like Hofstede and Trompenaar’s. It also highlights the implications of these cultural differences on management
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EUR148 Cross-cultural management Critically evaluate the contributions of two cross-cultural management theorists in understanding and resolving international management issues. Relate your answer to two cultures which are not your own - identify and concentrate on significant differences between the two cultures which arise from the theories. Make your choice of theorists from: Geert Hofstede; Nancy Adler; Edgar Schein; Fons Trompenaars; Edward Hall; House et al; Marie-Joëlle Browaeys and
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