Cultural Distance Assignment IIB 1. What is the formula developed by Kogut and Singh in 1988 in the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS)? Explain the formula in your own words. CDj is the cultural distance between the host country (j) and the home country (in this case Germany). It is calculated with a summation of 4 different variables indicating different cultural dimensions. These are uncertainty avoidance‚ power distance‚ individualism/collectivism and masculinity/femininity
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Assessing one’s position on the cultural competence continuum is a task of ironic proportions. Because it is a fluid process‚ it is difficult to precisely place one’s self on a continuum that is not quite linear. It seems that as soon as one feels that they are becoming competent and embodying the characteristics of one who completely respects and accepts another culture‚ there is yet another dimension of this competence that requires assessment and adaptation. For the time being and that being
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1. Individual cultural variables are very important to comprehend intercultural communication. Justify the statement with the help of three individual cultural variables. Solution:- The following three individual cultural variables show that these variables have great importance in intercultural communication:- Time:- Time has great importance in our daily life in communication. But different cultures of the world value it differently. One should be aware of the different perception
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us to gain knowledge of one’s own identity and other peoples’ identities. Through intercultural communication‚ people from different identities can better communicate with each other. In this paper‚ I will take about my own identity in regard to cultural identity‚ social identity and personal identity as well as an article that focus on intercultural research in regard to Muslims‚ civil liberties restrictions‚ terrorism and the media. Arjunpreet Grewal I am Arjunpreet Grewal. I grew up in Turlock
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The Cultural Differences in Cross-cultural Communication Guijun Zhang* China Pharmaceutical University / Nanjing University Abstract: The article discusses communication‚ cross-cultural communication and culture. It analyzes the root of cross-cultural difference and lists six fundamental patterns of cultural differences in cross-cultural communication. It also gives suggestion on how to properly treat these differences to achieve successful cross-cultural communication. Key words: cross-cultural
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COM 263 Cultural Event Analysis – Cultural understanding through experience There are two parts to this assignment. First this assignment asks you to learn about and participate in three local activities involving people from other cultures. The second part of the assignment consists of an analysis written in response to your attendance and observations of the three different intercultural events. I want you to "field test" some of the knowledge you are gaining in class. Part One: You will select
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Mark A. Grant IB: Psychologie HL Learning Outcome: • Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior. Introduction: • To begin with culture as stated by Matsumoto (2004) is a dynamic system of rules containing attitudes‚ values‚ beliefs‚ norms and behaviors. There are a variety of different ways in which to interpret culture‚ such as the perception of food or the way in which people in a particular culture dress. This in a sense is the “surface culture” of a specific country; the
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Introduction Cultural competence in nursing refers to our ability to relate to patients within the context of their own cultural values (DeNisco & Barker‚ 2013). According to Purnell (2005)‚ one aspect of cultural competence is “demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the client’s culture‚ health-related needs and meaning of health and illness‚” (p. 8). Furthermore‚ cultural sensitivity means the nurse will avoid imposing one’s own beliefs or cultural norms of health or illness onto the patient
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importance of a culturally competent assessment. The case study of Mrs. Hudson a Haitian American female‚ presenting to counseling with issues will also be discussed. Culturally Relevant Assessment of Mrs. Hudson’s Culture Counselors who utilize the Cultural Formulation Interview assessment tool (CFI) will discover
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Cultural Analysis Paper No matter how hard we try‚ or how much we study‚ it is pretty much impossible to become an expert on all the world’s cultures. It is possible however‚ to be enlightened on a few cultures through some effort and understanding. That is just what we did‚ through interviewing three people who were raised in cultures different from ours. The following are results from what we learned about different cultural dimensions. GENDER EGALITARIANISM Gender egalitarianism‚ as defined
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