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    In the current era of globalization, the new economic and political reforms has made it evident and clear that leaders of organization not only need to build trans- global competence, but there is also a need to build cross cultural competence. Cross- cultural competences is known to be enhancement of flexibility and awareness for having the capability and ability for thriving and surviving across the global era as a business organizations (Jonsen, 2010). As per the 14th Annual Global CEO Survey

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    INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE OF INTERNATIONAL RECRUITERS 37 Literature Review Studies of intercultural competence over the past thirty years attempt to measure the success or growth of an individual’s knowledge, skills and attitudes in relation to other cultures (Sinicrope, Norris & Watanabe, 2007). Global learning outcomes such as intercultural communication skills, intercultural adaptability, intercultural sensitivity, intercultural maturity, and intercultural competence are skills that universities

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    related to health promotion, disease prevention and other and other healthcare interventions (Cultural competence is important for several reasons, (Purnell, 2008a).First, it can contribute in the development of culturally sensitive practices which can reduce barriers that effect treatment in healthcare settings. Second, it can promote understanding, which is detrimental in cultural competence assessment, to know whom, the individuals known as the primary care provider and whom they view as the primary

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    According to Dr. Richard T. Alpert, cultural competence is the most important skill for effective work performance in the 21st century (Alpert, 2015). When dealing with cultural competence it should be known that is the way people effectively interact with different cultures worldwide. This allows tolerant attitudes towards cultural differences as well as cross-culture skills people need to communicate and work with others (Alpert, 2015). In the workplace, people will be working with many cultures

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    people in which they would like to express and follow in their everyday practices. Identity compared to Purnell The Purnell model for cultural competences is an organized framework for student nurses to explore the domains and identities of culture and this model is now used by all health professionals after the addition of the cultural competence scale was added (ARTICLE). Most of us cross between several of the domains and live our lives structured behind them. In regards to Casey, I would

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    other are the foundation for change. And building relationships with people from different cultures, often many different cultures, is key in building diverse communities that are powerful enough to achieve significant goals." ("Chapter 27. Cultural Competence in a Multicultural World | Section 2. Building Relationships with People from Different Cultures | Main Section | Community Tool Box," n.d.). "The main benefit is that the person gains an

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    importance of cultural competence and its implementation.Therefore, this paper will discuss the context of northern Canadian communities as well as three challenges and three benefits faced by nurses working there. Considering the populations in these communities are culturally diverse, it is especially essential for the nurses to have the appropriate cultural knowledge and skills in working with these populations. Consequently, we will also explore the definition of cultural competence, other terms used

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    times, we struggle to acknowledge other cultural differences, which intern leaves us to project and compare our perception of ourselves to others. Furthermore, this is why I believe cultural competence in psychology has the knowledge and skills to make a decision in someone else’s cultural context. Cultural competence in psychology has the knowledge and expertise to make a decision in someone else’s cultural context. I’m a future provider of appropriate psychological services, which is why I found these

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    in the social, political and historical aspect of healthcare. The way this can be done is by shifting their thoughts from cultural competence to cultural safety by way of relational ethics. Cultural competence is explained as the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that nurses need to use to care for cultural differences. Another framework described cultural competence as going through the stages of cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, cultural encounter, and cultural desire. Cultural

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    In health care, cultural competence is one of the most critical considerations in caring for patients. Cultural competence is described as a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency or among professionals and enable that system, organization or those professions to work efficiently in cross-cultural situations (Cross et al., 1989). Understanding different cultures will raise awareness of patient's identity, health, behavior, and cultural sensitivity

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