How to Communicate Effectively in Cross-Cultural Communications Saundrea M. Grant Colorado Technical University ENG211-1102A-43 Phase 1‚ Individual Project April 11‚ 2011 How to Communicate Effectively in Cross-Cultural Communication Specific Purpose The objective of this presentation is to provide meaning and reasoning to the purpose and importance of cross-cultural communication (also known as intercultural communication) competency‚ and to explain the importance for institutions and
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University of Phoenix Material Cross-Cultural Communication Matrix Use the matrix to complete the country information. Write 3-4 sentences for each item. a. Access the Business Around the World information by using the url: http://www.mhhe.com/business/buscom/bcommonline/. b. Click on the map on the lower left corner of the page. Select three regions of the world to research by clicking on the map. Select one country from each of the three regions you selected to research. The Web site
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Inter Group and Intra Group barriers of communication in our organization Our organization is the International University College and there can be distinguished three main groups in it – students‚ teaching staff and personnel. But what role do the students play in the overall functioning of the university? I believe that this question can be considered as a rhetorical one. For university is a place where experienced professors teach the silly and inexperienced students. This is the main task
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Introduction Cross cultural communication becomes an essential element in the organization because of the increase and interest in globalization and the diversity in the work environments. The employees in the company will be separated into diverse groups and sub-groups‚ those groups will have their own verbal and non-verbal communication styles which may create disagreement or conflict within the organization‚ especially in the multinational company. Objectives of the game The major goals of
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Case Study: Cross-Cultural Stereotypes and Communication Read the scenarios below and write a 2 - 4 page paper (excluding cover page) that addresses the following: Analyze cross-cultural contact that police officers and civilian employees have with citizens‚ victims‚ suspects‚ and coworkers. Cultural differences may lead to erroneous conclusions about Asian/Pacific American behaviors. These misunderstandings can cause the entire system to become involved in a family’s life (courts‚ district
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CMM 470: Intercultural Communication Dr. Alex Stana Spring 2015 Roots Paper: Writing instructions Available points: 100 Length: 2 pages‚ double spaced‚ 12 Times New Roman font Due date: February 25 What is your understanding of your cultural identity at this moment in your life? Has this understanding changed over the past few years? Has it changed over the past semester‚ or since you became part of the Fayetteville State University community? Has your cultural identity always been similar to what
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Language and Communication‚ a Cultural Reality Human language is arguably the most highly developed human system and the foundation stone of every human culture. Language plays an essential role in not only how individuals and groups within a society communicate but as a powerful demonstration of how a society operates as well. Language is a reflection and expression of the individual in their own environment. (CULT ANTH 103‚ 106) Language expresses one’s feelings‚ necessities‚ ideas‚ and
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Violations of Nonverbal Rules The elements of nonverbal communication are proxemics‚ kinesics‚ vocalics‚ chronemics and haptics. Among them‚ proxemics and haptics are the two types of rules and social norms I see violations‚ as different cultures have different attitudes towards space and touch in communication. In the following essay‚ I will talk about my view on violations of nonverbal rules through my own experiences‚ and what type of violation is excusable. Then I will outline the factors
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Barriers in cross-culture communications in multinational company Introduction In times of rapid growth‚ both in terms of economic development and globalization‚ number of firms extend their businesses abroad is increasing. A subsequent challenge of this development is the managerial implications of cross-cultural management. Main body The “High Six” company. Problem and Research. The “High Six” company is medium-sized company with about 200 employees‚ and it is one of the famous companies in
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Each nation has its own culture. This unique value is performed in several ways of communicating‚ especially non-verbal communication. Outsourced movie (2006) is a typical example which demonstrated the vast distinctions between two countries in two continents: India and America. The first difference between Indian and American is the way they use hands for eating. In India‚ left hand means “unclear” because it is used for matters related to going to the bathroom. When receiving or giving anything
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