Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
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Chapter 3, Problem 2SL
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Whether I frequently attend seminars and lectures about other cultures and international topics.
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Culture and international topics such as Globalization are interrelated. Culture is the key values, beliefs, understanding and norms that guide individual’s behavior. Culture determines how people interact with one another and how they respond to different situations and justify themselves. Culture is the social behavior and norms found in different human societies. Cultures vary widely across regions, countries, organizations and societies. Globalization refers to the increasing spread of products, technology, information and jobs across national borders and cultures.
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