International Business Communications : Unit 4- Negotiations And Cross Cultural Approaches

My research is focused on the problems associated with cross-cultural communication and how awareness of culture, language, tradition, and business practices can increase the advantages to globalization. This report will be field specific in

In times of rapid economic development and internationalization of business, effective cross-cultural communication among managers remains a challenge. This thesis aims to research and analyze crosscultural communication in business context based on qualitative case study of a small Swedish company and its international business partners. Previous research has focused on differences and similarities in people‟s behaviour and ways

The case, Charles Foster sends an email, is a perfect example of the how globalization and increased cross cultural interaction is increasing the complexity and ambiguity facing the managers of large multinational companies. The specific focus of this case is to address the repercussions that can occur by using inadequate communication methods, given the importance and complexity of a situation. Also, the case addresses the possibility of cross cultural communication misinterpretation leading to confusion and confrontation amongst the parties involved. The objective of this qualitative analysis is to utilize both theory and practical

Many corporate are now conducting training on cross-cultural communication for their workforce. In the US, opinions of cultural experts are invited before taking a judicial decision. In short, every person or organization can make small steps to minimize this

The need for effective communication in conjunction with cultural awareness, sensitivity, and understanding is intensified when working with other cultures such as China’s. The key communication tenants to consider when conducting business in China are international cultural variances and non-verbal communication styles (Dou & Clark Jr., 1999,

Understanding of cultural differences is important to Business Managers when it comes to international business. With the understanding of cultural differences and cultural sensitivity, it helps organizations ensure that communication across borders is effective and business transactions are successful. As every country have their own cultural standards which strongly influence workplace values and business communication, what may be considered perfectly acceptable and natural in one country can be considered confusing or offensive in another country. Hence, it is important for Business Managers at BreadTalk to fully understand the culture of Australia before deciding if they should expand ‘BreadTalk’ to Australia.

Culture within the society helps to develop values, norms, languages and protocol that influence behavioural pattern of the people living in the same society. It has been assessed that culture is among the prime factors that can have major impact on the effectiveness of the communicational process. Many studies have highlighted the fact that culture influences the way of thinking of an individual that can have major impact on the communication pattern of the strategies (Mazanec et al. 2015). For that reason, organizations often try to develop effective strategies to utilize cultural diversity for capturing different perspectives to a particular decision. Specifically, globalization has made proper management of cultural diversity is necessary within organizational structure. In this study, the focus will be on different perspectives of cultural diversity in order to provide an in-depth analysis regarding effective cross-cultural communication. The study will also focus on highlighting the kind of strategies that the management of different organizations will utilize in order to develop appropriate cross-cultural communication. It will also provide an idea regarding the effective management of cross-cultural communication can have on the effectiveness of the operational process of organization. Furthermore, the study will provide an idea regarding the impact of

In business it is commonly agreed that communication is one of the primary concerns. So, for professionals who work internationally; people who interact daily with other people from different countries within their company or with other companies abroad; Hofstede's model gives insights into other cultures. In fact, cross-cultural communication requires being aware of cultural differences because what may be considered perfectly acceptable and natural in one country, can be confusing or even offensive in another. All the levels in communication are

International business communication is communication that crosses national boundaries for business purposes. Communication among people from the

Firstly culture communication makes a difference between east and west business, To Known and understand the different cultures is becoming more and more crucial for international trade. The Great Cultural Divide in International Business Communication is High and Low Context Communication. Many international business situations decline because of cultural misunderstandings caused by differences in high and low context styles of culture (Hinner, 2012). Cultures have different ways of communicating. The culture communication meaning is implanted in codes such as the contexts, and different cultures rely on codes and contexts differently in conducting or understanding the meaning of a communication message. Communication messages which the meanings are explicitly coded are called low-context. On the other hand, messages in which definitions are established more in contexts are considered to be high context.

As Jeane Kirkpatrick once said, “Cross cultural experience and communication teaches us not simply that people have different beliefs, but that people seek meaning and understand themselves and others in some sense as members of a universe ruled by God.” Effective cross cultural communication with people of different cultures can be especially challenging. Culture itself provides human beings with different ways of thinking and responding, which includes a variety of different ways of seeing, hearing, and interpreting the world. While there are ways of translating the language of other cultures in order to have the ability to effectively use cross cultural communication (most specifically for collaborative purposes), the same words can mean different things to different people from different cultures, even when they speak the same language. In fact, when languages are diverse, and translation has to be used to communicate (cross cultural), the potential for misunderstandings and difficulty rises. In the case of “Strategies for Smooth and Effective Cross-Cultural Online Collaborative Learning” written by Junfeng Yang, Kinshuk Huiju, Sue-Jen Chen, and Ronghuai Huang, describes the difficulties with cross cultural communication and the findings of a study done by Hangzhou Normal University (China), Athabasca University (Canada), and University of North Caroline (United States) about this difficult subject and its gravity

Culture classifies as low-context or high-context, although very different (Chaney, 2013). The differences are important when planning approaches to negotiations. Adjusting situations accordingly is necessary for successful presentations. Furthermore, successful presentations depend on excellent communication. Miscommunication increases with language barriers in more than one way (Chaney, 2013). An interpreter is extremely important; a translator minimize miscommunication due to comprehending difficulties with both parties. Unforeseen questions and concerns lack immediate attention without an interpreter and often lost in translation. Furthermore, it is important for high-context cultures to bond (Chaney, 2013).

Cross cultural communication is essential to todays business world. Unfortunately, there are many boundaries that can cause miscommunication when communicating cross culturally. This paper will discuss three patterns that I believe have the ability to degrade cross cultural communication. Understanding the barriers of each of these patterns will help you to have more effective communication. As you look at society you notice that we continue to grow culturally. We live in a society that promotes business that expands pass our borders. So it is very necessary that we understand each other culturally. Chapter ten of Leadership in a Global Society entitled “Culture and Communication in the Global Workplace” states, “that there are patterns

Over the last ten years, numerous firms have continued to embrace international operations. However, the international operations come with numerous obstacles. For instance, culture is one of the bottlenecks faced by the firms operating in the global arena. Studies indicate that language problems and difficulties along with culture collisions are some of the cultural bottlenecks that an international firm must handle. The firms operating in the international market must recognize that different cultures have own modus operandi in terms of business transactions. In this regard, a subsidiary operating in the host country is obliged to respect the culture of the host nation.

When dealing with businesses there are always going to be cultural barriers and obstacles. This is because no two countries are the same and each person is different. Cross cultural communication looks at how people from various backgrounds interact and communicate and this is what this report will cover. It will look at how people from different backgrounds pass information and make negotiations despite the barriers of culture between them. The case study ‘Journey to Sharahad’ displays the cross cultural exchange between the Americans who have just arrived in Sharahad are completely oblivious to the culture and people of Sharahad and what