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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opportunity?”‚ International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management‚ Vol. 12 No. 6‚ pp. 352-9. Bennett‚ R.‚ Aston‚ A. and Colquhoun‚ T. (2000)‚ “Cross-cultural training: a critical step in ensuring the success of international assignments”‚ Human Resource Management‚ Vol. 39 Nos 2/3‚ pp. 239-50. Black‚ J.S. and Mendenhall‚ M.E. (1990)‚ “Cross-cultural training effectiveness: a review and a theoretical framework for future research”‚ Academy of Management Review‚ Vol. 15 No. 1‚ pp. 113-36. Black
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World Heritage Sites: Hyde Park Barracks 1. Background What is a World Heritage Site? A world heritage Site is a natural man-made site‚ area or structure that has been recognized as being of outstanding international importance and therefore as deserving special protection. Sites are nominated to and designated by the World Heritage Convention (an organization of UNESCO). Who makes the decision to give a site World Heritage Status? World Heritage sites can only be nominated by the national government
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Etiquette & Customs in Japan Meeting Etiquette . Greetings in Japan are very formal and ritualized. . It is important to show the correct amount of respect and deference to someone based upon their status relative to your own. . If at all possible‚ wait to be introduced. . It can be seen as impolite to introduce yourself‚ even in a large gathering. . While foreigners are expected to shake hands‚ the traditional form of greeting is the bow. How far you bow depends upon your relationship to the
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conducting a site visit – a visit at the Serpentine Gallery. The following pages have for purpose to outline and explain in detail the important aspects of conducting a site visit when organising an event. Executing a physical inspection of potential venues where to hold an event points out whether a particular venue is suitable or not for the purposes and theme of the specific venue. A theoretical knowledge has been explored and backed-up by practical examples from a recent site visit at the
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2011 Trustees’ report and accounts Patron Her Majesty The Queen President His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales KG KT GCB OM Deputy presidents Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra The Hon Lady Ogilvy LG GCVO The Countess Mountbatten of Burma CBE CD JP DL Honorary vice-presidents Lord Barnard TD The Rt Hon Baroness Chalker of Wallasey Sylvia‚ Countess of Limerick CBE Professor John McClure OBE Mrs Elspeth Thomas CBE DL Vice-presidents Mr Anthony Andrews Ms Angela Rippon OBE Mrs Maria Shammas
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Cross-cultural communication has been an integral component of business in recent decades‚ as globalisation has created a situation where countries depend more and more on each other (Asgary & Walle 2002). Achieving this has been through the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication. Both these forms of communication have their advantages as well as their shortcomings‚ but are necessary in order to communicate in the current globalised world. Achieving successful‚ effective cross-cultural communication
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social networking sites doing us any good? Or are they just a sophisticated way of stalking people? he spread of social networking sites has changed every person’s ways of socializing and communicating with friends and acquaintances. Since the birth of social networking sites‚ it has given enormous benefits to the sphere‚ as it allows to keep in touch with anyone and to collaboration with others even in different geographic areas. By having the full advantages of social networking sites‚ a big disadvantage
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Site establishment Planning One of the key successes to most projects is in the planning preparation. It is important to establish the key members of the site team as soon as possible and then establish them on to the site. As much time as possible should be allowed for planning and preparation with the team on site. Planning includes various parts such as the completion of the network diagram‚ cash flow and labour preparation. Preparation Before starting anything‚ the site has to be fully
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CROSS-CULTURAL NEGOTIATIONS Course: Negotiation & Diplomacy in International Business By Minhaz Ahmed MBA in International Business University of Dhaka November 2010 Table of Content Title | Page No. | Introduction | 1 | Definition: Negotiation & Business Negotiation | 2 | Concept of Cross-cultural Negotiation | 3-4 | Influence of Culture on Cross-cultural Negotiation | 5 | 1. Cultural Influence on Negotiation Outcome | 6 | 2. Cultural Influence
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