Running head: Cultural Dynamics Cross-Cultural Dynamics in the Workplace Liberty University Abstract In a world of increasing globalization and cross-cultural interaction‚ there are many barriers‚ which hinder the communication process. These barriers‚ present through cultural differences‚ can be a strength or a weakness to an organization. Leadership and managers alike‚ can minimize the effects of weaknesses‚ and capitalize on the strengths‚ only if they understand the cross-cultural dynamics
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Growing up as a child‚ I was born with a natural drive to compete and to be involved in extracurricular activities. Coming from a family that strives for greatness in the sport and the livestock industry‚ my natural competitive instincts kicked in during my toddler years. Watching my brother from the stands competing in the sport of wrestling‚ I desired and longed to be involved in competitive activities. Along with athletics‚ my family was active in the show ring‚ competing at the national level
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Abstract The workplace is difficult enough without us having to worry about the different personalities we encounter each and everyday. Our jobs are a place where we come in contact with many people‚ both co-workers and clients‚ and each of their distinct personalities. If we all had the same personality it would be easy for us to predict what the other person is thinking and feeling‚ but since we don’t we must learn to deal with the many different personalities that we come into contact with each
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Relationships on the Campus‚ in the Workplace‚ and Beyond I used to envy the “colorblindness” which some liberal‚ enlightened‚ white people were supposed to possess . . . But I no longer believe that “colorblindness”—if it even exists -—- is the opposite of racism; I think it is‚ in this world‚ a form of naiveté and mere stupidity. It implies that I would look at a black woman and see her as white‚ thus engaging in white solipsism to the utter erasure of her particular reality. —Adrienne Rich
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Jane’s case appears to be focusing on the Tests for Employment. In order to determine whether a worker is an employee or not‚ working under a contract of employment in contrast to another type of contract is extremely important. The vicarious liability of an employer is a liability linked to an employee’s actions in the course of course of employment. This liability does not apply to workers who are contractors. Legislative protections often depend on the worker being an employee. In order for
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A Study of Motivation in the Workplace | Tamara M. Coleman | EMBA22-2 | Motivation is difficult to explain and practice. However motivation is still the one thing that makes people productive in their jobs. Whether the motivation is tangible or not‚ it all depends on the individual and how management takes the information and applies it. There are many theories and practices that can be studied and applied to any situation. Motivational theories are studied and practiced by theorists and
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Scott Westfall Pate 12/9/2010 Research Immigration in the Workplace Over than 10 million illegal immigrants live in the United States‚ and 1‚400 more arrive every day (Katel). Seeing the great economic opportunity in the U.S. immigrants cross the border to work low wage jobs and begin a new life. While illegal immigrants only take up a small 5 percent of the United states workforce‚ these illegal aliens take up American jobs‚ threaten national security‚ and ruin culture because the refuse to
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What is Motivation? –A state of mind‚ desire‚ energy or interest that translates into action“ A strong behavioral component –It leads to action –Managers can influence motivation –It is a key to performance Importance of Motivation Motivation impacts PERFORMANCE Performance = Ability x Motivation x Opportunity –Ability – what a person can do: a competence & skill –Motivation – interest in doing something include Internal motivation; External motivation –Opportunity – the set-up‚
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1. Identify and explain the four (4) ways in which marginal jobs deviate from the norms expected of work. Then explain which members of the labor force have the highest likelihood of working in marginal job and why. According to the text‚ norms that are expected out of work are: (1) the job content should be legal; (2) the job should be institutionally regular; (3) the job should be relatively stable; (4) the job should provide adequate pay with sufficient hours of work every week to make a living
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams? By reference to relevant theory show how can the disadvantages be reduced or avoided. A team is a group of people working together to achieve the same objectives. Katzenbach and Smith state in their report The Discipline of Teams (1993) that ‘the essence of a team is common commitment. Without it‚ groups perform as individuals; with it‚ they become a powerful unit of collective performance.’ Throughout this study‚ I will analyse the
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