able to communicate effectively. When dealing with global business‚ one must be an effective intercultural communicator. It is important for those involved in intercultural communication to avoid ethnocentrism‚ which is “the belief that one’s own cultural group is superior” (Ober‚ 2003‚ p. 50). One must embrace ethno-relativism‚ which is consists of acceptance of acceptance‚ adaptation‚ and integration of other cultures. Although‚ language is important‚ effective intercultural communicators have
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Cross Cultural Perspectives: Microsoft Daniel St.Germain Eth 316 June 25‚ 2013 Darci Drury Cross Cultural Perspectives: Microsoft This is the age of globalization. All across the world boundaries of culture‚ class‚ and country are traversed like so many steps taken to one’s mailbox. In this essay there will be discussion of one company‚ namely Microsoft‚ and the subsequent issues it faced in light of being a global organization. In addition‚ there will also be discussion of what a business
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Cross-Cultural Perspectives Cross-Cultural Perspectives Cross-Cultural Perspectives McDonald’s is the largest fast food chain restaurant in the world. Ray Kroc founded the franchise in 1955 in California. The company pride itself on their tasty hamburgers and delicious french-fries. McDonald’s is also known for its quick service and its drive through. The company went from one restaurant location‚ to locations in different states‚ to a global corporation. McDonald’s continue
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Cross-cultural perspectives David S ETH/316 Version 1 July 4‚ 2011 Cross-cultural perspectives Wal-Mart’s international operations were a major struggle for the company‚ collimating in its demise of Wal-Mart in Germany and South Korea. Because Wal-Mart executives did not understand‚ the cultural differenced between countries they foundered in many countries to the point that they could not rebound in the minds of the local population. When Wal-Mart moved into other countries‚ they did
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funerals. . Do not give potted plants as they encourage sickness‚ although a bonsai tree is always acceptable. . Give items in odd numbers‚ but not 9. . If you buy the gift in Japan‚ have it wrapped. . Pastel colours are the best choices for wrapping paper. . Gifts are not opened when received. Dining Etiquette On the rare occasion you are invited to a Japanese house: . Remove your shoes before entering and put on the slippers left at the doorway. . Leave your shoes pointing away from the doorway
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Cross Cultural Negotiation Michal Zieba Bookmark Page Download PDF Print This Page The impact of international business in domestic markets compels us to ask a question: “How can we survive in this global playing field‚ and what can we do to run our businesses more effectively?” Nowadays‚ businesses of all sizes search for suppliers and customers on a global level. International competition‚ foreign clients and suppliers may become a danger‚ but they may also create huge opportunities
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Cross-Cultural Understanding There are many various culture in the world‚ each country has different culture. It can be different in‚ communication‚ behaviour‚ habits‚ etc. actually‚ the differences of culture not only happen in a different country‚ in a country it can be. The differences of cultures happens when people come to new place‚ to communicate‚ to visit‚ or to live overseas. With the various purpose‚ such as‚ vacation or holiday‚ study‚ business‚ or work. This differences of culture will
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Many multinational organizations face problems due to cultural issues these are mainly driven because of time relationships‚ human resources‚ language barriers and most of the time due to traditions that differ from country to country. “Multinational companies face a number of different cultural problems as they move forward in today’s global marketplace. Many of those problems are internal cultural problems‚ but some may of an external nature also. Given the nature of the global environment‚ multinational
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Cross-Cultural Communication “Communication in health care is a complex issue. Language and cultural barriers complicate the situation. Language is the framework in which the world view of a culture is molded‚ and it describes the boundaries and perspectives of a cultural system. A language barrier disarms a communicant ’s ability to assess meanings‚ intent‚ emotions‚ and reactions and creates a state of dependency on the individual who holds the keys to the entire process” (Putsch‚ 1985‚ para
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Cross Cultural Perspectives ETH/316 In this paper I am going to cover the cultural and ethical factors involved with a company by the name of Levi Strauss and Company and the issues the company faces when attempting to expand to another country. Expansion is a goal that all companies want to achieve; because there are a lot of benefits a company can receive when expanding‚ makes more money‚ getting into the stock market‚ lower cost for part and labor‚ and most of all becoming a well-known
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