In a globalized world it gets increasingly important for multinational companies to understand that cultural diversity can affect the business by building communication barriers. Cultural differences do not just mean that people speak different languages‚ it is also the way they think and feel and what traditions they have. Therefore we have to analyze how this diversity can influence the communication and what the consequences are. The old Japanese parable of the monkey and the fish is a good
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Cultural Competence Assessment Diana Sanchez NRSE 4570 The United States is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. In fact it is projrected that by the year 2020 only 53% of the U.S. population will be White of European Descent (Giger‚ 2013). This has a huge impact on nursing because the patient population we are serving is changing very rapidly and we need to adapt in order to provide culturally appropriate care. A culturally competent nurse is one that seeks knowledge and
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the power relations brought by the globalization‚ influence the (re) construction of a cultural identity emphasized by the homogenization of the nations. It will be used some contemporary authors that deal with the cultural aspects that are shared in order to be placed inside of a homogeneous and idealized culture. The focus‚ supported also by the cultural studies‚ is the accurate scenario of the countries’ cultural elements that were developed through the history and changed into sings of the globalized
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Cultural Assessment Presentation : • Select a cultural group other than your own‚ and interview a family of this cultural group for information‚ if possible. ADOLESCENT Describe transcultural concepts and theories for application on diverse families. Conduct a family cultural assessment using an existing or refined cultural assessment tool. Develop solutions to cultural or lifestyle problems affecting health related behaviors and family function. Assignment Grading Criteria Grading Criteria:
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the 21st-century cultural competency digital era. Roles and Responsibilities Technology standards and curriculum development Develop quality‚ culturally responsive technology standards and curriculum. Technology 21st- Century Digital Tool Procure 21st-century tools and resources for the educational establishment. Quality of Educational setting Improve the education provided by family‚ friends‚ and neighbors. Information and Education for Families Provide diverse cultural resources for our
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HOCHSCHULE REGENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES FAKULTÄT ANGEWANDTE SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN BACHELOR SOZIALE ARBEIT MODULE 1.12 THEORIE-PRAXIS-TRANSFER LIFE OF CROSS-CULTURAL CHILDREN Contents 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. High Mobility 4. Advantages 5. Challenges 6. Conclusion 7. Bibliography 8. Attachments 1. INTRODUCTION It took me quite some time to decide on what topic to write for my term paper. While researching
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CULTURAL COMPETENCY DEFINITIONS – A paper to inform development of Cultural Competency Framework for First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples of British Columbia‚ Canada Cultural Definitions in health care – what does it all mean? There are many definitions and iterations of culture in health care – all with different meanings but many with overlaps. In order to develop a Cultural competency framework‚ it will be important for stakeholders to agree on what ‘cultural competency’ means and the differences
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didn ’t all come over on the same ship‚ but we ’re all in the same boat."- Bernard Baruch Cross-cultural communication is the process of exchanging meaningful and unambiguous information across cultural boundaries‚ in a way that preserves mutual respect and minimizes antagonism‚ that is‚ it looks at how people from differing cultural backgrounds endeavour to communicate. The study of cross-cultural communication was originally found within businesses and the government both seeking to expand globally
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A10691383 Cultural relativism promotes understanding and acceptance of differences. Throughout history‚ various conflicts could have been lessened or avoided by encouraging cultural relativism. People throughout the world are greatly influenced by the cultural and environment in which they are raised. Moral and ethical standards and behavioral practices vary across cultures. Cultural relativism is an appealing theory; it should be the goal in terms of promoting tolerance and peace. Reaching that
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effectively is challenging. One notable challenge appears to be the correlation between the inherent cultural background (see footnote) of a mentor/mentee (see footnote) and the necessary characteristics and qualities required by a mentor/mentee‚ as recognized and generally accepted by informed research‚ to make such a program successful. Although many researchers discuss the challenges of cross-cultural mentoring (see Shore et al‚ 2008. St Claire-Oswald‚ 2007)‚ my aim is to draw attention to the challenges
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