This week’s discussion deals with the impact of culture on Management. To do so, we will explore two major topics: 1. Culture and it’s effects on organizations, and 2. Communicating across cultures. Include the answers to both questions within your one initial post this week.
Discussion Question #1:
What role does culture play on managers in global situations. For example, a US firm in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Singapore or Germany would all face different problems from a cultural perspective. What about a foreign venture into North America.
Discussion Question #2:
Define “Communication Across Cultures”. Describe cultural variables in communications through examples.
Readings
Elliot, E. A., Xiao, Y., & Wilson, E. (2015). A multicultural blend: Metaphors, cognitive social capital and multiculturalism. International Marketing Review, 32(2), 200. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/1671009732?accountid=8289
Gunnarsson, B. (2013). Multilingualism in the workplace. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 33, 162-189. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy2.apus.edu/10.1017/S0267190513000123
URL: http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/1462366334?pq-origsite=summon&accountid=8289
Mahmud, S., Alam, Q., & Härtel, C. (2014). Mismatches in skills and attributes of immigrants and problems with workplace integration: a study of IT and engineering professionals in Australia. Human Resource Management Journal, 24(3), 339-354. doi:10.1111/1748-8583.12026 URL: http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=97052521&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Palliam, R., & Ankli, R. (2015). The cultural similarities of work as dignity: Bringing sense of community in business organizations. Development and Learning in Organizations, 29(4), 6-9. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/1692760033?accountid=8289
Plijter, E.,B., JM van, d. V., & Rocco, R. (2014). Managing the workplace in a globalized world. Facilities, 32(13), 744-760. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/1633946377?accountid=8289
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