Business
Before you read Chapter 11 watch these 2 videos.
For this chapter you may either complete Option 1 or Option 2.
Option 1:Once you've watched the videos apply specific moments from each to illustrate the following (as each was discussed in Chapter 11):
Option 2:
After viewing both videos think about the conflicts that might arise between people from the cultures discussed in these videos. Formulate 2 hypotheses: 1) Which of the 2 cultures discussed are the most likely to clash in a business setting, 2) which of the 2 cultures discussed are the most likely to work in harmony in a business setting?
Then, test your hypotheses. Visit http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/intercultural-business-communication/tool.php?culture1=23&culture2=8 and enter the identifiers for the 2 cultures you've paired in each hypothesis.
What to turn in:
1) Your clash hypothesis:
2) What did you learn about your clash hypothesis from the results provided by business communication tool?3) Your harmony hypothesis:
2) What did you learn about your harmony hypothesis from the results provided by business communication tool?
For this chapter you may either complete Option 1 or Option 2.
Option 1:Once you've watched the videos apply specific moments from each to illustrate the following (as each was discussed in Chapter 11):
- The Domestic and Global Economy
- Power Issues in Intercultural Business Encounters
- Communication Challenges in Business Contexts (list at least 3 of the 8 issues discussed in this section and apply appropriate moments from the videos to illustrate each)
- Social and Political Contexts of Business
Option 2:
After viewing both videos think about the conflicts that might arise between people from the cultures discussed in these videos. Formulate 2 hypotheses: 1) Which of the 2 cultures discussed are the most likely to clash in a business setting, 2) which of the 2 cultures discussed are the most likely to work in harmony in a business setting?
Then, test your hypotheses. Visit http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/intercultural-business-communication/tool.php?culture1=23&culture2=8 and enter the identifiers for the 2 cultures you've paired in each hypothesis.
What to turn in:
1) Your clash hypothesis:
2) What did you learn about your clash hypothesis from the results provided by business communication tool?3) Your harmony hypothesis:
2) What did you learn about your harmony hypothesis from the results provided by business communication tool?
Chapter 11 Key Terms
affirmative action (AA) Statutes that attempt to stop discrimination by encouraging the hiring of minorities and women.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) A law requiring that places of business make "reasonable" accommodations for employees with physical disabilities.
collectivism The tendency to focus on the goals, needs, and views of the ingroup rather than individuals' own goals, needs, and views. (Compare withindividualist.)
equal employment opportunity (EEO) Laws against discrimination in the workplace.
multinational Companies that have operations in two or more nations.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) A law requiring that places of business make "reasonable" accommodations for employees with physical disabilities.
collectivism The tendency to focus on the goals, needs, and views of the ingroup rather than individuals' own goals, needs, and views. (Compare withindividualist.)
equal employment opportunity (EEO) Laws against discrimination in the workplace.
multinational Companies that have operations in two or more nations.
Update your Resume!
(you will need this for the final in our class)
After reading the chapter and completing all of the class activities for Chapter 11 think about your career path then:
1. List the skills you have learned in Chapter 11 that will be most beneficial to you in the workplace.
2. List other skills you have learned in this class that will aid your success in the workplace.
3. Use the “Powerwords” provided at http://www.rockportinstitute.com/powerwords.html to frame the skills from 1 & 2 above as you would on a resume.
1. List the skills you have learned in Chapter 11 that will be most beneficial to you in the workplace.
2. List other skills you have learned in this class that will aid your success in the workplace.
3. Use the “Powerwords” provided at http://www.rockportinstitute.com/powerwords.html to frame the skills from 1 & 2 above as you would on a resume.