CROSS-CULTURAL ASSIGNMENT 2. Communication differs in various cultures. A multinational or a global company employs a great number of people with different cultural traits. Some may possess traits that are good for business when sent to countries away from home and some may not take up this responsibility well. People with different values respond in various ways to leadership especially from leaders from a different background or culture. Cultural diversity is very wide and this would cause to
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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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Cross-Cultural Communication As discussed earlier‚ managers increasingly find themselves functioning within a global environment. This trend toward a borderless world complicates the communication process and thereby threatens the manager’s success when attempting to build rapport‚ probe for information‚ and interpret nonverbal behaviours. Let’s begin this discussion by explaining the role culture plays in the communication process‚ and by pointing out key factors that increase the likelihood of
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CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA : PROBLEMS‚ OBSTACLES‚ AND AGENDA FOR COMPANIES Nathalie Prime‚ Groupe ESCP-EAP ABSTRACT Within the context of opening of South African economy‚ the purpose of this paper is to explore cross cultural management issues in South African multicultural organisations. Using an emic approach‚ sixteen business cases were studies to explore the following questions : (1) What are the major problems and obstacles to be faced by South African firms
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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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adjustments to the planned target groups are necessary (Haulmann‚ 2011). The objective of this study is to present the cross-cultural environment‚ the key issues in China. The business world becomes increasingly global consequently the interaction of people from different backgrounds is rising‚ therefore the need for effective cross cultural communication is essential. Cross cultural in business plays not only a vital role in building international customers‚ employee relations and business partnerships
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Zain Telecommunication Company “A Colorful World” Cross Cultural Management “Culture is like gravity: you do not experience it until you jump six feet into the air.” - Trompenaars and Hampen-Turner‚ Riding the Waves of Culture. CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Organizations are no longer constrained by national borders. Due to globalization‚ the traditional teamwork has undergone transformation through entry of people from diverse cultures. This development has a marked effect upon corporations
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Cross-Cultural Perspectives University of Phoenix ETH/316 Cross-Cultural Perspectives The mission of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) is commitment to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrates and the society in which they choose to live (“International Organization for Migration”‚ n.d.). IOM provides a safe‚ reliable‚ and cost-effective service to help those who require international migration assistance. This global organization is forced to face
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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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Controversial Issues in Entertainment XXXXX Communication/255 XXX XXXX XXXXX Controversial Issues in Entertainment Clintons unethical behavior while in office In early 1995‚ 1997 President Clinton had inappropriate relations with a young lady named Monica Lewinsky. The interactions did not involve sexual intercourse so they did not necessarily constitute sexual relations. However‚ holding the most powerful position in the United States government‚ as well as being married
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