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    Hofstede 's cultural dimension theory is a framework proposed by Holland psychologist Gilter Hofstedt to measure the cultural differences of different countries. He believes that culture is an environment in which people have a common psychological process, a group of people can be separated from other people. Hofstede 's cultural dimension theory is divided into five dimensions, these are Power Distance、Uncertainty Avoidance、Individualism versus Collectivism、Masculinity versus Femininity, and Long-term

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    require leaders who can work effectively across organizational, functional and cross cultural boundaries (Evans, Pucik & Barsoux, 2011). The need of those global leaders indicates the urgency of understanding cross cultural diversity. However, the complexity in cultural diversity can be overwhelming. Some studies have been conducted in this area including Hofstede’s cultural values, GLOBE, Huntington model and Hall’s cultural framework. This literature review is aimed to compare and contrast the studies

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    multicultural population in the United States poses a significant challenge to nurses providing individualized and holistic care to their patients. This requires nurses to recognize and appreciate cultural differences in healthcare values, beliefs, and customs. Nurses must acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in cultural competency. Culturally competent nursing care helps ensure patient satisfaction and positive outcomes. This article discusses changes that are important to transcultural nursing. It identifies

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    Stereotypes become a barrier when negative thoughts about a group of people are held rigidly and acted upon. Prejudice – a negative attitude toward a cultural group based on little or no experience. Stereotypes tell us what a group is like, prejudice tells us how to feel about that group. Color-blind approach – not to notice race/color. This approach discourages any meaningful conversations about race

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    workplace behaviour in a cross-cultural environment such as diversity, multiculturalism, ethnocentrism, stereotypes, cultural differences, barriers and cultural intelligence will be discussed. Furthermore, analyse the differences in national cultures and differences in political, social and economic systems in order to help managers succeed in a foreign country. Moreover, the essay has investigated how Australian managers concentrate on decision-making and intercultural communication as a result of operating

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    a meal in Japan and Vietnam ESSAY ASSIGNMENT Intercultural communication competence is an essential skill for anyone to effectively communicate and work with people from other different cultures, especially in a globalizing world. It is obvious that language skills play a vital role in cross-cultural communication. However, it is more important for anyone to have a better understanding of cultural patterns reflected on communication in order to avoid unexpected misunderstandings. In this essay

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    The concept of cross-cultural communication. Cultural differences at work between the USA and Russia Cross-cultural communication is about the manner people with different cultural background interact with each other face to face or at a distance, i. e. the process by which people exchange with information. Three broad areas of communication are written, verbal and non-verbal communication, or body language. Some communication styles include direct/indirect, formal/informal and emotional/neutral

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    Cross-cultural management is the subject field management in a cross-cultural context. Cross-cultural management takes place when a manager handles someone from a different cultural background. This challenge in management is very common as businesses expand globally, hiring immigrants and work to increase diversity. It includes the study of the influence of societal cultivation on top management practices. Organizing a business in a diverse culture environment can be challenging but it is not something

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    Cross Cultural Relationships Abstract This term paper focuses on different types of relationships, be it personal, professional or marital, between people from different cultural backgrounds. The objective of this paper is to list out the ways in which to have a healthy relationship between people who are so different from each other. This has a major significance in today’s world as people are beginning to accept each other on a wider basis across nations and as a result there comes a situation

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    Management Perspective vii. Summary viii. Bibliography Executive Summary This paper is a report on cross-cultural management, with the issues related to cross-cultural management being discussed in the paper. Additionally, the report has produced the future way of cross-cultural management, including how it can be improved in offices relying much on this strategic approach.   Diversity of Cross-Cultural Management Introduction In the beginning of globalization, organizations have started redefining

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