Cross-cultural communication

Globalization refers to the process by which people, international companies from different countries, countries and governments of different countries interact and come together to collaborate for trade, investment, promote living in harmony, religious beliefs and political influence and culture. This is aided by the improvement in technology (The Levin Institute, 2015). For example, countries in a given region may agree to be in an economic integration where free trade is practiced.…

increasing ‎of new destinations. Communication is a vital element for tourism industry to convey message from destinations to tourists and vise versa. Tourism is, at its heart, communicative phenomena. First of all, communication takes an important role in tourism setting within tourists/guests. There are various types of tourist with different…

work was intended to highlight cultural differences so that managers could learn to adapt to different cultures in such a multi-national business climate (The Economist, 2008, p. 1). Hofstede’s initial work created a model of 4 separate dimensions, which is essentially, an empirical and quantitative way to categorize general mindsets of a collective group of people. His work has grown much over the years, and the model has evolved to include two more dimensions. Cultural Dimensions The most…

The second cultural dimension compared is “Individualism vs. Collectivism” which indicates whether members within a society define themselves as individuals or associate themselves with a particular group. In Hofstede’s comparison of…

Culturally Competent Leadership The most complex goal in the field of education is preparing school leaders and teachers to work with students who are racially, ethnically, and economically different from themselves (Gay, 2002). Critical areas of cultural responsiveness strategies in education present 21st century leaders with the overwhelming responsibility of reviewing policies, procedures, and programs in schools. (Pitre, Jackson, & Charles, 2011). Leadership is often regarded as the single…

Importance of Cross Cultural Education and Training for Employees in the United States Leigh Ann Murphy Touro University Worldwide Executive Summary This proposal was conducted to examine the importance of cross cultural training among managers and employees in the U.S. with the goal of cultivating strong relationships with our associates and clientele with cultural differenecs and foreign employees. The research conducted draws attention to the most successful forms of managerial cultural…

• KEY TERM and WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN IT Hofstede’s Dimension of Culture: I chose this topic because of my professional background. As an Equal Opportunity Advisor, I have dealt with this internal in organizations and I have seen the impact on the dynamics if not handled in a timely manner. I also worked a case of a foreign-exchanged student at the Air Force Academy who was ostracized and had problems acculturating. Additionally, as a child growing up in the islands, I too was exposed to…

important part of International business as it defines the collection of beliefs, values, behaviour, customs and attitude of the members of the society. Gerard Hendrik (Greet) Hofstede, is a social psychologist who did noteworthy work in developing cultural dimension theory. On basis of five social issues, he classified five value dimensions - Power Distance, Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Masculinity, Long-term Orientation. Each social issue has two extreme dimensions: Identity –…

spotlight to be compared to other cultures for a variety of reasons. These cultural make ups tend to set these cultures apart from one another or bring their daily lives into perspective for a deeper comparison. As we delve into the culture and structure of the Aztec Empire, Safavid Empire, and Mughal Empire, we will see what sets them above or below an acceptable threshold of life. The Aztec Empire social and cultural way of life was one that divided into two general categories of people…

Intercultural differences Intercultural differences between Japan and Canada Behavior are imperative among the Japanese. You should ensure you know about the fundamental tenets. In Japan, individuals welcome each other by bowing. The bow ranges from a little gesture of the head (easygoing and casual) to a profound twist at the abdomen. A bow of the head from a non-native is generally adequate; most Japanese individuals don't anticipate that outsiders will know the bowing standards. Shaking…