BA361: Cross-Cultural Business Communication Fall 2012; CRN 11688 Lillis 255 Instructor: Kay Westerfield Office: 194 Esslinger Wing A (entrance next to MacCourt) Office hours: TUES 3:00-4:30‚ WED 12:00-1:30‚ and by appointment Email: kwesterf@uoregon.edu Office phone: 541-346-1094 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Course Materials (Note the 5th edition of textbook.) Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace. 2010. 5th edition
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Cross Cultural Communication Process Communication is the act of transmitting messages‚ including information about the nature of the relationship‚ to another person who interprets these messages and gives them the meaning. Both the sender and the receiver of the message play an active role in the process. Successful communication requires not only that the message is transmitted but also understood. For this understanding to occur‚ the sender and receiver must share a vast amount of common information
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AVOIDING CROSS-CULTURAL MISCOMMUNICATION Abstract International business has been developing fast in the globalization. We can see Chinese businessmen in most of places in the world‚ from Africa to America‚ and many 2 foreign companies are investing in China‚ vise versa. I‚ a Vietnamese woman‚ am working for Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) in oil and gas field in Vietnam where lots of foreign oil and gas corporations are operating such as KNOC‚ Halliburton‚ Schlumberger‚ BP‚ and Premier.
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Cross cultural differences‚ can negatively impact upon a relocation assignment and the employee motivation if not properly managed. The various cross cultural issues in HRD are as- 1. Coping with cultural differences and recognizing how and when these differences are relevant is a constant challenge for expatriates. 2. Expatriates need to learn the cultural practices of the new nation o operate in a new environment which requires- cultural empathy‚ adaptability‚ diplomacy‚ language ability‚
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Running head: Cultural Dynamics Cross-Cultural Dynamics in the Workplace Liberty University Abstract In a world of increasing globalization and cross-cultural interaction‚ there are many barriers‚ which hinder the communication process. These barriers‚ present through cultural differences‚ can be a strength or a weakness to an organization. Leadership and managers alike‚ can minimize the effects of weaknesses‚ and capitalize on the strengths‚ only if they understand the cross-cultural dynamics they
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Effective cross-cultural communication is one of the most important issues dealt with in business‚ particularly when a firm operates at an international level. Communication is a process with three key elements‚ which includes a source‚ an audience‚ and a channel. Communication derived from businesses will have listeners that include‚ but are not limited to customers‚ employees‚ suppliers‚ and the community (Caddy et al.). These listeners contribute to the success of a firm‚ which is why there is
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Naeja Silar January 14‚ 2012 Leadership and Organizational Behavior Unit 1 Assignment Organizational Theory: Cross-Cultural Work Environments I will be researching a theory on the analysis of cross-cultural management style and structure. In researching this theory‚ it will help managers in a multinational company‚ or work environment‚ interact with employees of a diverse background. In understanding‚ and getting a better idea of how cultures interact in workplace environments‚ the manager
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Content analysis is sub-divided into 3 different realms‚ in which the first covers the theories and rationales under the regions governed by cross cultural communication competencies in regard to the encounter Dr Susan whilst the second and third entail the significance cross cultural gift giving etiquette in business context in addition with the cultural perspectives of both Bolivia and Atlanta. Delving into findings and recommendations‚ it laconically examines 2 issues as per determined from
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Cross-Cultural Interactions with Others Gina McDillon – Kitakis PSYC 870 Professor Jean Johnson December 1‚ 2010 Social workers‚ psychologists and educators alike‚ have a responsibility to develop cultural competencies. This implies a commitment to creating an environment of mutual understanding. “Cultural competence refers to the process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures‚ languages‚ classes‚ races‚ ethnic backgrounds
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Cross-Cultural Stereotypes and Communication Wendy Kinsey Kaplan University CJ 246 (section-01) Stacie Haen-Darden July 28‚ 2011 Scenario 1: Asian/Pacific American Using Coining to Heal Seng Chang and Kaying Lor had the couple’s Children taken on April 30 when some employee’s At Sherman Elementary School noticed marks on the children’s bodies. After the family had been in court on Monday‚ the couple been notified that there would be no charges and they would receive their children
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