Question 1 In order to compare and contrast different cultures‚ one must first assess each of the countries included in the research in accordance with a cultural scale. Particularly in this case the Geert-Hofstede dimensions provide a strong base for comparison. By evaluating the the five dimensions of Geert-Hofstede‚ for both the Netherlands and the UK‚ a comparison can be made. The five dimensions as provided by Geert- Hofstede are; (1) power distance or PDI‚ (2) individualism or IDV
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Case Study Report PM Julia Gillard’s China Visit MGP2278 – Cross Cultural Management & Communication Unit Lecturer: Dr Chan Cheah Assignment Due Date: 18/04/2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………...Pg03 Problem Identification…………………………………………………………………Pg03 Case Story…………………………………………………………………………………... Pg03 Case Reference…………………………………………………………………………… Pg04 Questions…………………………………………………………………………………… Pg06 Problem Analysis………………………………………………………………………… Pg08
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Case Studies in Cross Cultural Miscommunication When a company starts to do business in a foreign country‚ there are often many business practices that are different and difficult to understand. As a result‚ many companies experience cross cultural miscommunication that can inhibit business and break the trust between corporate headquarters and the foreign office. In this paper‚ we look at some real examples of communication problems between offices in two locations. This occurs both between
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Outline and evaluate research into cross-cultural variation in Attachment (12) Some studies support Bowlby’s theory view that attachment is universal and those studies show cultural similarities. However there are also studies that suggest the importance of cultural differences. Some research suggest that some aspects of attachment are consistent across cultures. Ainsworth’s research supports this. She found in her studies of Us children and Ugandan childrens that sensitive mothering was linked
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Nigeria to see her again… 2. Speculation: The Liquefied Natural Gas industry must undoubtedly be the most significant cross-cultural experience I’ve been faced with… 3. Transition words: Moreover‚ Furthermore‚ In other context‚ Despite‚ Unfortunately‚ Henceforth‚ In retrospect… 4. Adverb clause: As long as‚ by the time… 5. Idioms: Damn | My memorable Cross-Cultural Experiences I have always valued the learning of other languages and peoples’ cultures. As a Communications Executive who
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A Cross-Cultural Examination of Corporate Social Responsibility Marketing Communications in Mexico and the United States: Strategies for Global Brands Karen L. Becker-Olsen‚ Charles R. Taylor‚ Ronald Paul Hill‚ and Goksel Yalcinkaya ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of marketing-oriented corporate social responsibility (CSR) communications on perceptions of the firm and its brands among consumers in two diverse cultures‚ economies‚ and political landscapes. The authors’ main hypotheses are
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1.0. CROSS CULTURAL EXPERIENCES 1.1. INTERNSHIP Back in 2010 when I was still a student at Singapore Polytechnic‚ I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to serve my internship at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). I must emphasize‚ that the 6 months spent was one of the most memorable life experience I have had. Personally it opened my eyes to what I’ll call the ‘real’ working environment‚ as the previous jobs I held were mainly serving as an assistant in retail (part-time). I termed
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Cross-Cultural Marriage Sometimes people have no control over whom they begin a love relationship with. One does not see color‚ religion‚ culture‚ country‚ etc. difference‚ so it is very possible that someone may fall in love with a foreigner who has a totally different culture‚ which may result in a cross-cultural marriage. No matter how deeply this couple is in love with each other‚ differences will rise due to the variations in culture. Marrying someone with totally different culture will
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Cross Cultural Communication Presented by Urban Rez Solutions Urban Rez Solu.ons Who we are What we do Our experience Goals and Objectives Global Village City of Toronto Toronto‚ with a population of 2.48 million people (5.5 million in the GTA -‐ Greater Toronto Area) is heralded as one of the
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Cross-cultural Translation Studies as Thick Translation Theo Hermans (University College London) 1 Aristotle Let me begin with two specific examples. Both will have a familiar ring. I do not intend to discuss either example in any detail. They merely serve to illustrate‚ however briefly‚ the kind of problem I am trying to address. My first case concerns Aristotle‚ and more particularly John Jones’ book On Aristotle and Greek Tragedy (1962‚ 1971). In the history of readings‚ of interpretations‚
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