or universal themes? Think about how myths explain the unknown and the tribulations of mankind. * * Myths from dissimilar cultures from around the world deal with the same type of common theme because other cultures are a source of our cultural values and our behavior. We learned from other cultures and developed our intellectual thinking that help us address common questions and develop our own mythological understanding. When we study other cultures and their myths we learn how other
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has been widely influenced by many other nationalities‚ such as Indian‚ Lao‚ Burmese‚ Cambodian and Chinese (Wikipedia. Thailandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand). In the following paper we are going to apply the Onion model as learned in Cross Cultural Analysis Classes at School‚ using Geert Hofstede’s “Cultures and Organizations‚ Software of the Mind”. Then we apply four different cases in order to draw a picture of Thai culture. Firstly‚ we are going to look at the phenomenon of transgendered
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trategies to improve cross-cultural relations: Here we take a systematic look at approaches people can use on their own along with training programs designed to improve cross-cultural relations. A. Develop Cultural Sensitivity B. Focus on Individuals Rather than Groups C. Respect all Workers and Cultures D. Value Cultural Differences E. Minimize Cultural Bloopers/embarrassments F. Participate in Cultural Training G. Foreign language training H. Diversity training A. Develop Cultural Sensitivity:
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It is believed that these factors influence beliefs‚ emotions‚ behavior and success. It is imperative for companies to be aware of cultural differences in order to be successful. Managers should explore how culture affects leadership styles and practices. There are many cultural value concepts that influence leadership style. In Hofsted’s ground breaking cultural study he defined four different dimensions of culture‚ one of them being Power Distance. “Power distance refers to the extent that power
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CROSS-CULTURAL SUPERVISION IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY Elizabeth Wieling James P. Marshall ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the various cultural factors that influence the supervisor-trainee relationship when at least one of these individuals is a member of an ethnic minority group in the United States. Marriage and Family Therapy supervisors and students were asked to compare and contrast their experiences working with ethnic minority and white persons. Findings
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LEADERSHIP ACROSS CULTURES: THE ROLE OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE Dr. Alexi Matveev College of Staten Island New York‚ NY‚ USA Dr. Elena Lvina Concordia University Montreal‚ Quebec‚ Canada Abstract New theoretical frameworks are needed to better understand effective transformational leadership in different cultural contexts. In this article we illustrate the relationship between transformational leadership and the cross-cultural communication competence frame. We show
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impairment can affect the mental health of children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to investigate the depression and anxiety levels and the self-concept characteristics of adolescents with congenital complete visual impairment. Method: This is a cross-sectional study. 40 adolescents with congenital complete visual impairment studying in a specialized primary school for visual impairment‚ and 40 sighted adolescents were included in the study. Both groups were matched in terms of age‚ gender and socio-economic
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Cross Cultural Beliefs about The Afterlife. Seminar in Individual Differences and Personality Abstract A study of American undergraduates indicated that the beliefs about the nature of life after death were quite complicated. A 41-item questionnaire produced 12 independent groups of beliefs. Belief in an internal locus of control and that one’s life is owned by God were associated with a more positive view of the afterlife‚ as was being Roman Catholic rather than Protestant
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A respected and well known corporation no doubt would be Nike. In order to save money and cut expenses Nike has outsourced its labor outside of the United States. Production and labor cost are indeed a lot cheaper outside of the United States. Nike had factories located in China‚ Vietnam‚ Indonesia‚ and Mexico due to the cheap cost of labor in those countries. In the 1990s Nike was criticized for child labor in Cambodia and Pakistan. The accusations claimed that children were being used to do
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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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