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... Introduction
Cross Cultural Management is a very useful and interesting subject. This course is designed to deepen knowledge, affective appreciation, and behavioral skills in cross-cultural management and communication. The focus of the course is on the relationship between cultural values and communication styles as they affect intercultural and intra-cultural communication of managers, personnel, and clients of multicultural corporations and organizations. ... Accordingly, cultural differences have profound implications for management and restrict the extent to which management theories and practices can be generalized across national boundaries. ... Learning what the cultural norms and values are of a particular culture will enable us first to understand and later to predict behaviors in that culture. ... For many businesses, a global presence is the key to their survival, thus cross cultural management becomes more and more important. ... 1 The Application of Cross-Cultural Theory to PLSG
Culture is a complex concept, with many different definitions. ... Geert Hofestede (1980) identified basic dimensions of national cultural and differences, these five dimensions provide a useful characterization of our each different culture. ... I think this is a cultural difference. ... As we from different cultural take on the exciting challenge of working together, cultural values sometimes conflict. ... Sometimes, I am not even aware that we have cultural values or assumptions that are different from others. ... All of us have the same purpose, want to do the best for group work but sometime cultural differences gave difficulty to understanding each member¡¯s behaviour. ... I think to do group work gives us opportunity to practices cross cultural exercise, increase personnel skills, we should utilize it. ... 4 If this cross-cultural group were continue, what could I do to improve my own effectiveness?
Totally speaking, the cross-cultural group is helpful during my study. ... So if the cross-cultural group continues, I should improve my English level in order to communicate with each other better than before. ... Give my view which different from others enhance my personnel skills. ... Conclusion
To study cross-cultural management will develop cross-cultural skills in areas like communication, negotiation, motivation and leadership. ... Some factors such as language, communication, negotiation are important for cross- cultural management.
Communication is key factor in cross-cultural management. ... If language and cultural differences are the norm, becoming aware of cultural differences and adapting your communication style can enhance managerial effectiveness. It is also important to recognize the cultural assumptions you make regarding others.
Approximate Word count = 2900
Approximate Pages = 11.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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