Local And Global Communication In Multicultural Setting PDF

Lesson 2 LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNICATION IN MULTICULTURAL SETTING  Learning Outcomes: At the end of these lesson, you should be able to: Demonstrate an awareness of the reality of cultural diversity Demonstrate an understanding of how cute effects communication...

Lesson 2 LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNICATION IN MULTICULTURAL SETTING  Learning Outcomes: At the end of these lesson, you should be able to: Demonstrate an awareness of the reality of cultural diversity Demonstrate an understanding of how cute effects communication and Appreciate the benefits and challenge of cross- culture communication  INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION According to science, each person is genetically unique except for identical twins, each person has a unique genetic composition. This uniqueness become even more heightened of individual experiences. Human are formed by forces other than genetics. Family background, religious affiliation, educational achievements, sociocultural Forces, economic conditions, emotional state, and other factors shape human identities. HOW DO WE APPROACH INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION?  01 02 03 04 CULTURAL OVERTONES TAKE FOR GRANTED CULTURAL BIASES DOMESTIC WORKFORCE DURABLE BOND COMMUNICATION ACROSS CULTURES Communicating across cultures is challenging, Each culture has set rules that it's members for granted. few of us are aware of own culture biases because cultural imprinting is begun at every early age. And while some of a cultures knowledge, rules, benefits, values, phobias, and anxieties are though explicitly, most of the information to absorbed subconsciously.  HIGH- CONTEXT VS. LOW CONTEXT All international communication is influenced by cultural differences. Even the choices of communication medium can have cultural overtones. High context cultures ( Mediterranean, Slav, CentralEuropian, Latin America, African Arab, Asian, American - Indian) leave much of the message unspecified, to be understood through, non verbal cues, and between- the lines interpretation of what is actually said.  SEQUENTIAL VS. SYNCHRONIC In sequential culture ( like North America, English, German, Swedish, and dutch), business people give full attention to one agenda item after another. In synchronic culture ( including South America, Southern Europe, and Asia) the flow of time is viewed a sort of circle, with the past, present, and future all interrelated.  AFFECTIVE VS. NEUTRAL In international business practices, reason and emotion both play a role. Which of these dominates depends upon whether we are effective (readily showing emotions) or emotionally neutral in our approach. Conclusions Is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that requires careful consideration and understanding. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the importance of effective cross-cultural communication cannot be overstated. By cultivating these skills and attitudes, individuals and organizations can effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by multicultural communication. Thank you very much!