Intercultural Relations And Communication At Work How Do Cultural Differences Influence Intercultural Relations

Author : Anonim
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783346257840

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Intercultural relations and communication at work. How do cultural differences influence intercultural relations? by Anonim Pdf

Essay from the year 2020 in the subject Business economics - Miscellaneous, grade: 1.7, University of Aarhus, language: English, abstract: This paper examines how cultural differences influence intercultural relations. This will be discussed based on theories of culture, intercultural communication and illustrated by examples. Firstly, the concept of culture will be discussed, and different concepts are presented, in order to see the change of the perception of culture in history. Afterwards, intercultural relations will be defined and in order to see the traps one risks to fall in when working intercultural, a national perception of culture will be described. Subsequently, the concept of essentialism, othering, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism and stereotyping will be examined, to demonstrate how negative their impact is on intercultural relations. As another big part of intercultural relations, the importance of intercultural communication will be discussed. The concepts presented are finally illustrated by two examples. Firstly, by the study of Ifversen and Thunø, which analyses the influence of cultural differences and the perception of culture when working intercultural. In particular, the cultural differences of the concepts of face and respect are examined and the results of the study will be presented and interpreted. Secondly, the text of Kalin will be displayed, which highlights intercultural problems in the asylum search. The focus here is on the cultural relativity of concepts and different time perceptions.

Author : Jean-François Chanlat,Eduardo Davel,Jean-Pierre Dupuis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135076467

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Cross-Cultural Management by Jean-François Chanlat,Eduardo Davel,Jean-Pierre Dupuis Pdf

All cultures appear to share the belief that they do things ‘correctly’, while others, until proven otherwise, are assumed to be ignorant or barbaric. When people from different cultures work together and cannot take shared meanings for granted, managers face serious challenges. An individual’s parsing of an experience and its meaning may vary according to several cultural scales – national, professional, industrial and local. Awareness of cultural differences and the willingness to view them as a positive are therefore crucial assets. This edited textbook sets itself apart from existing cross-cultural management texts by highlighting to the reader the need to avoid both ethnocentrism and the belief in the universality of his or her own values and ways of thinking: the success of international negotiations and intercultural management depends on such openness and acceptance of real differences. It encourages the development of ‘nomadic intelligence’ and the creative use of a culture’s resources, according to a symbolic anthropology perspective. Through the essays and case studies in the chapters, readers will become aware of the intercultural dimension of business activities and better understand how they affect work. Cross-Cultural Management will help interested parties – students of business management, international relations and other disciplines, and business managers and other professionals – develop their ability to interact, take action and give direction in an intercultural context.

Author : Maureen Guirdham,Oliver Guirdham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137526373

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Communicating Across Cultures at Work by Maureen Guirdham,Oliver Guirdham Pdf

This revised and updated fourth edition of this core textbook builds on the text's established success. It provides the basis of knowledge, understanding and practice for developing skilled work communication in an intercultural world. Using many illustrations and international examples, the book analyses culture, cultural diversity and cultural similarities and differences in how we interact at work and in the psychological factors that influence our communication. It shows how to overcome impediments to intercultural communication and interact effectively with different others, whether face-to-face or by email, chat, text, phone or video. It describes cultural differences in negotiating, cooperation, coordination, knowledge sharing, working in groups and leadership, and demonstrates how to perform these activities skilfully in an intercultural setting. This textbook is the ideal companion for students taking undergraduate modules in cross-cultural management or managing diversity on international business or business administration degrees, in addition to MBA courses and specialist postgraduate modules on international and comparative management. New to this Edition: - New and improved pedagogical features, including end of Part exercises, activities and role plays - Topic-by-topic coverage of computer-mediated communication, explaining how it is affected by culture and in turn affects intercultural communication - Discussion of new developments in the field such as the increasing emphasis on language and discourses - Focus on new types of research such as country-by-country studies and reports of realities on the ground

Author : Xiaodong Dai,Guo-Ming Chen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351971485

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Conflict Management and Intercultural Communication by Xiaodong Dai,Guo-Ming Chen Pdf

In the globally interconnected world, conflicts often arise as a result of tensions between different cultural perceptions and diverse social preferences. Effectively managing conflicts and harmonizing intercultural relationships are essential tasks of intercultural communication research. This book seeks to find effective intercultural conflict management solutions by bringing together a group of leading international scholars from different disciplines to tackle the problem. Consisting of two parts, this book covers major theoretical perspectives of conflict management and harmony development in the first and conflict management and harmony development in different cultural contexts in the second. Integrating the latest work on conflict management and intercultural harmony, Conflict Management and Intercultural Communication takes an interdisciplinary approach, adopts diverse perspectives, and provides for a wide range of discussions. It will serve as a useful resource for teachers, researchers, students and professionals alike.

Author : William B. Gudykunst,Stella Ting-Toomey
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1988-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038463183

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Culture and Interpersonal Communication by William B. Gudykunst,Stella Ting-Toomey Pdf

The authors examine the theoretical influence of culture on interpersonal communication. They provide a framework for guiding future, and for interpreting past, research in the field. Because cross-cultural comparisons of interpersonal communication must be theoretically based, culture must be treated as a variable in research. This concept is presented in the first two chapters and then applied to specific areas of research. Previous research is reinterpreted in the light of this concept, and explanations are provided on how culture has influenced specific areas such as situational factors, verbal and nonverbal communication styles, interpersonal and intergroup relationships.

Author : Shuang Liu,Zala Volcic,Cindy Gallois
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473909120

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Introducing Intercultural Communication by Shuang Liu,Zala Volcic,Cindy Gallois Pdf

Introducing Intercultural Communication uses examples and case studies from around the world to situate communication theory in a truly global perspective. Covering the essentials from international conflict to migration and social networking, this book shows students how to master the skills and concepts at work in how we communicate and understand each other across cultural boundaries. Each chapter brings to life the links between theory and practice, and between the global and local, showing you how to understand the influence of your culture on how you view yourself and others. In this book: Theory boxes show you how to use key ideas in work contexts. Case studies from European, Chinese, Australian and American contexts give you a truly global perspective. Critical questions help you to challenge yourself. A full chapter gives practical tips on how to become an effective intercultural communicator. Annotated lists of further reading and free access to online SAGE journal articles assist you in your research. A companion website (https://study.sagepub.com/liu2e) provides you with exercise questions, as well as extended reading lists. This book will guide you to success in your studies and will teach you to become a more critical consumer of information.

Author : Hans J. Ladegaard,Christopher J. Jenks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781315468150

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Language and Intercultural Communication in the Workplace by Hans J. Ladegaard,Christopher J. Jenks Pdf

From language classrooms to outdoor markets, the workplace is fundamental to socialisation. It is not only a site of employment where money is made and institutional roles are enacted through various forms of discourse; it is also a location where people engage in social actions and practices. The workplace is an interesting research site because of advances in communication technology, cheaper and greater options for travel, and global migration and immigration. Work now requires people to travel over great geographical distances, communicate with cultural ‘others’ located in different time zones, relocate to different regions or countries, and conduct business in online settings. The workplace is thus changing and evolving, creating new and emerging communicative contexts. This volume provides a greater understanding of workplace cultures, particularly the ways in which working in highly interconnected and multicultural societies shape language and intercultural communication. The chapters focus on critical approaches to theory and practice, in particular how practice is used to shape theory. They also question the validity and universality of existing models. Some of the predominant models in intercultural communication have been criticised for being Eurocentric or Anglocentric, and this volume proposes alternative frameworks for analysing intercultural communication in the workplace. This book was originally published as a special issue of Language and Intercultural Communication.

Author : Gary Rodger Weaver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : MINN:31951P00331822T

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Culture, Communication, and Conflict by Gary Rodger Weaver Pdf

Author : Riall Nolan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313371264

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Communicating and Adapting Across Cultures by Riall Nolan Pdf

Today, more Americans than ever are going abroad to visit, work, or study. Increasingly, the ability to communicate and work in cross-cultural situations is seen as an important determinant of success in business, government, education, and the social services. Being successful depends less on what you know of a particular culture than it does on what you know about managing new cultural situations. This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to communicating, learning, and adapting within any new cultural environment. It begins by examining what culture is and why it is important. It then goes on to outline the process of cross-cultural adjustment, and presents some highly effective tools and strategies for avoiding culture shock, while encouraging learning. Advice on learning a language, preparing for the transition, settling in, working and living overseas, and planning re-entry into U.S. culture is given. One of the book's most useful features is the presentation of a detailed plan for actually making the transition from one culture to another. It also provides a detailed chapter on re-entering the home environment, again to aid in minimizing shock and anxiety. The skills learned from this book are essential to success and can be put to use in any new culture, anywhere in the world.

Author : William B. Gudykunst
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0761929002

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Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication by William B. Gudykunst Pdf

This book has the chapters from the Handbook of International and Intercultural Communication, Second Edition relating to the structure and growth of cross-cultural and intercultural communication. With an expanded forward by William Gudykunst it is an invaluable resource for students and lecturers of communications studies

Author : Janet M. Bennett
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1904 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506317298

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence by Janet M. Bennett Pdf

In 1980, SAGE published Geert Hofstede’s Culture’s Consequences. It opens with a quote from Blaise Pascal: "There are truths on this side of the Pyrenees that are falsehoods on the other." The book became a classic—one of the most cited sources in the Social Science Citation Index—and subsequently appeared in a second edition in 2001. This new SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence picks up on themes explored in that book. Cultural competence refers to the set of attitudes, practices, and policies that enables a person or agency to work well with people from differing cultural groups. Other related terms include cultural sensitivity, transcultural skills, diversity competence, and multicultural expertise. What defines a culture? What barriers might block successful communication between individuals or agencies of differing cultures? How can those barriers be understood and navigated to enhance intercultural communication and understanding? These questions and more are explained within the pages of this new reference work. Key Features: 300 to 350 entries organized in A-to-Z fashion in two volumes Signed entries that conclude with Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings Thematic "Reader’s Guide" in the front matter grouping related entries by broad topic areas Chronology that provides a historical perspective of the development of cultural competence as a discrete field of study Resources appendix and a comprehensive Index The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence is an authoritative and rigorous source on intercultural competence and related issues, making it a must-have reference for all academic libraries.

Author : Richard L. Wiseman,Jolene Koester
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015028868423

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Intercultural Communication Competence by Richard L. Wiseman,Jolene Koester Pdf

Bringing together current research, theories and methods from leading scholars in the field, this volume is a state-of-the-art study of intercultural communication competence and effectiveness. In the first part, contributors analyze the conceptual decisions made in intercultural communication competence research by examining decisions regarding conceptualization, operationalization, research design and sampling. The second part presents four different theoretical orientations while illustrating how each person's theoretical bias directs the focus of research. Lastly, both quantitative and qualitative research approaches used in studying intercultural communication competence are examined.

Author : Richard W. Brislin,Tomoko Yoshida
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1994-03-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781506320557

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Intercultural Communication Training by Richard W. Brislin,Tomoko Yoshida Pdf

This unique handbook provides an organizational framework for planning and establishing intercultural communication training programs. Drawing from intercultural communication and cross-cultural training, this guide emphasizes those aspects of training that explicitly involve face-to-face communication. The approaches covered apply to any situation where good personal relations and effective communication need to be established with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Author : Dan Landis,Richard W. Brislin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483158242

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Handbook of Intercultural Training by Dan Landis,Richard W. Brislin Pdf

Handbook of Intercultural Training, Volume II: Issues in Training Methodology is a major attempt to describe, critique, and summarize the major known ways to provide cross-cultural training. The collection of essays discusses the stresses of intercultural encounter, as well as how to reduce these. This volume is divided in two parts. The first part discusses context factors, including stress factors in intercultural relations and aspects of organization effectiveness. A cross-cultural experience from the perspective of a program manager is presented, as well as a situational analysis and designing a translator-based training program where alternative designs are forwarded for trainers to use effectively in multicultural and multilingual environments. The second part presents different methods of training. Learning from sojourners and from individuals from various cultures results in different frameworks for interpreting cross-cultural interactions. Consultants, advisors, and experts may find themselves performing outside and beyond their home ground and social groups, so training programs pertaining to their particular situation need to be addressed more profoundly. The training program in race relations by the U.S. Department of Defense is reviewed, and the effects of stereotyping people are discussed and considered as other factors in the preparation of training programs. English is then examined as a tool for intercultural communication, where aspects of intercultural training should be integrated. This book is suitable for overseas workers, foreign students, foreign technical advisers, diplomats, immigrants, and many others who are going to live and work and be exposed to other cultures.

Author : Małgorzata Rozkwitalska,Łukasz Sułkowski,Slawomir Magala
Publisher : Springer
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319397719

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Intercultural Interactions in the Multicultural Workplace by Małgorzata Rozkwitalska,Łukasz Sułkowski,Slawomir Magala Pdf

This volume explores the work environment in multinational corporations. To do so, it integrates studies on the organizational sciences, cross-cultural management, positive psychology and sociology within a single comprehensive framework. Twenty-two authors from six countries identify the challenges in multicultural workplaces, the positives of interactions, cultural clashes and their organizational preconditions. They add inter-organizational, institutional and critical perspectives to the analysis within the framework of multinationals and complex, hybrid cultural environments. The book addresses the needs of researchers in the areas of intercultural management, and those of practitioners in international human resource management.