Cultural Sensitivity Task 4 BY Renee Johnson Country I have chosen South Korea because business growth and opportunities have opened up in recent years. Cultural Challenges: Managers are encouraged to learn the language; however‚ learning the language itself is only half the battle. Interpreting what the client is saying between the lines or understanding local terms and customs are very important and not to be overlooked. It is recommended that the manager uses an interpreter
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Cultural Sensitivity Cross-cultural issues play a big roll in international marketing. Understanding how cultural differences can affect a marketing strategy‚ both negatively and positively‚ is essential in obtaining success in expanding a business to another country. A country’s economy‚ laws‚ culture‚ language‚ and business practices are factors for consideration when wanting to expand a product in another country. Having a complete understanding a country’s lifestyle and expectations can only
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269557MaxeyEGT1 309.2.4-05-07 Melynda Maxey Cultural Sensitivity April 11‚ 2013 Due to the current import and export infrastructure we already have in place with China‚ I would like to make a recommendation that we look at this country for our new venture. Before making any decision toward this move there will be several cultural issues that must be addressed. Clearly there are differences between our two countries and I would like to mention ones that could affect our relationship
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Jacob Moser EGT1 Task 4 Student #000197021 Task 309.2 Cultural Sensitivity Cultural sensitivity is vital to remember when any firm does any business in a foreign market. Certain strategies and procedures used in the United States may not translate the same way in other countries or have the same impact. Other areas in the world operate their businesses with different priorities and in different cultures so it is crucial to consider how these differences may affect how business is done. Ethical
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CULTURAL SENSITIVITY Omega Manufacturing is headquartered in a regional manufacturing area in the United States. Company A produces engine components that undergo an extra heat-hardening process that provides extended life for engines of heavy-duty trucks‚ and it provides specialized machined engine components to all major U.S. truck and automobile manufacturers. Omega Manufacturing currently has 5‚000 employees in the United States and wants to double its size within the next four years
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Asian American Cultural Group Today there are many students that come from different cultural groups and we as teachers need to understand their cultures and find ways we can best help them learn. One of the quickest growing cultural groups in the United States is the Asian Americans. It is estimated that 15 million Asians are living in the U.S today and have recently moved here. Asian Americans are known to be very successful‚ more successful than any other cultural group. Religion is very important
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Cultural Sensitivity in Counseling: A Prospective on Native Americans Kevin Canfield Liberty University October 12‚ 2010 Abstract Three of the most popular techniques in use by the counseling profession were examined in relationship to Native American culture and worldview‚ in order to determine the reasons for their ineffectiveness among these people groups. The results indicate that a lack of understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture and belief systems by counselors may
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Big Trouble in Little China --It is more than just a film “Big Trouble in Little China” starts with a white American character called Jack Burton‚ who delivers his cargo to a small town and during some free time plays card games in a Chinese market. After beating everyone at the game‚ he is proposed a bet by his friend Wang‚ and wins. Wang‚ not having enough cash to pay himself‚ convinced Jack to pick up his girlfriend Miao Yin at the airport‚ promising after which he would pay what he owed.
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Barriers to cultural sensitivity can include stereotyping‚ discrimination‚ racism‚ and prejudice. There are situations in which we may portray a lack of sensitivity without realizing it or intending to offend someone else. Simple steps such as addressing clients by their last name or asking how they wish to be addressed demonstrate respect. Never make assumptions about other individuals or their beliefs. Ask questions about cultural practices in a professional and thoughtful manner‚ if necessary
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Cultural Sensitivity Since the mid-1980s‚ Indian society has undergone a dramatic shift in social values. The traditional caste-defined view of Indian life‚ which undervalues social and economic mobility‚ and the dominance of the Brahmanical culture’s disdain toward commerce have been challenged by the middle class in contemporary Indian society. Getting rich and enjoying a good life has become the new mantra of social existence for the Indian middle class. With more income and more purchasing
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