Coworker Interview Essay
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An Analysis Based on AdlerUniversity of Maryland University CollegeAn Analysis Based on AdlerIntroduction
In today’s global business world, great emphases is placed on the demand for managers who are skilled at working in a diverse cultural environment. (Adler, 2008) In the following exercise, “How well do I know my international colleagues?” I will offer lessons learned based on an interview conducted with a coworker from India. Interview questions are focused on family background, career background, and culture. For the purpose of this assignment, my coworker will be named C.R.K.
Family Background
C.R.K. was born in India in the early 60s, has three older sisters and is the youngest of four children. Her mother died six years ago and her father died when she was 11 years old. In her younger years, C.R.K. grew up very poor by Indian standards. By the time she was a teen her family moved up to the …show more content…
In her opinion, when individuals are inside and do not have a solid spiritual foundation, it is easy to break during difficult times. She sees an increase of emotional and mental problems in this country and feels it stems from having too much and a lack of experience with hardships.
She feels that Indian culture is ahead of American culture because people of India possess a strong hunger for success and they are driven. The average Indian does not have all the opportunities Americans have. Indians push their children to advance their education and in the United States, educational opportunities are taken for granted. She feels the American culture is ahead in innovation and industry, and the Indian culture is also ahead in engineering and science. She believes in cultural synergy and believes all cultures have something special to offer to the global business world.
Reflections on Lessons
An Analysis Based on AdlerUniversity of Maryland University CollegeAn Analysis Based on AdlerIntroduction
In today’s global business world, great emphases is placed on the demand for managers who are skilled at working in a diverse cultural environment. (Adler, 2008) In the following exercise, “How well do I know my international colleagues?” I will offer lessons learned based on an interview conducted with a coworker from India. Interview questions are focused on family background, career background, and culture. For the purpose of this assignment, my coworker will be named C.R.K.
Family Background
C.R.K. was born in India in the early 60s, has three older sisters and is the youngest of four children. Her mother died six years ago and her father died when she was 11 years old. In her younger years, C.R.K. grew up very poor by Indian standards. By the time she was a teen her family moved up to the …show more content…
In her opinion, when individuals are inside and do not have a solid spiritual foundation, it is easy to break during difficult times. She sees an increase of emotional and mental problems in this country and feels it stems from having too much and a lack of experience with hardships.
She feels that Indian culture is ahead of American culture because people of India possess a strong hunger for success and they are driven. The average Indian does not have all the opportunities Americans have. Indians push their children to advance their education and in the United States, educational opportunities are taken for granted. She feels the American culture is ahead in innovation and industry, and the Indian culture is also ahead in engineering and science. She believes in cultural synergy and believes all cultures have something special to offer to the global business world.
Reflections on Lessons