Lauring, J. Journal of Business Communication. Intercultural Organizational Communication: the Social Organizing of Interaction in International Encounters, Jul2011, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p231-255. 25p. 1 Diagram. DOI: 10.1177/0021943611406500.…
Think about a misunderstanding you have experienced with another person at work, school, or in a health care environment. Write your answers in paragraph form.…
in the most productive way to facilitate. By being culturally aware and recognizing how culture…
Technology is becoming more and more advanced as each year passes by and with that comes numerous different ways of being able to communicate with each other besides in person, over the phone, or through the postal mail. There are about 6.9 billion people around the world connected to the internet and many of them connect using gadgets such as iPads or smart phones along with the usual desktop or laptop computers (Internet World Stats, 2011). The internet is the source of so much information and also allows individuals to communicate with each other through email, in real time through chat, and through social networking such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. It is no wonder that the health care industry also would like to take part in this advanced and growing technology. This paper will discuss the benefits of using the internet and email as a communication modality in health care, how this form of communication differs from other forms of communication, the effects of social networking in health care, and how the internet and email can be used to market different health care products.…
Considering culture as a community’s ideal lifestyle and an advice rather than a required life to live, knowing more cultures would mean having more perspective; ergo, being aware of other’s cultures is very beneficial when making decisions. I derive my actions based on two cultures, the American culture and South Korean culture; having two cultures to base my actions on gives me a more perspectives on what to…
Miscommunication can be a significant challenge in the health care market. Strategies to improve communication with patients include a variety of communication modalities. Consumers and providers both benefit from the variety of communication modalities; one specific beneficial mode of communication used is e-mail. Providers, who have good communication relationships with patients led to patient satisfaction and trust. Patients have a sense of connection with providers and organizations when they can communicate with the provider at any given time. Although there are several communication modalities, new technologies like e-mail in the health care settings have shown a positive change in the health care industry, relating to patient benefits, the value of maintaining patient confidentiality, and maintaining this use of communication in the health care market.…
To increase my own cultural competence I must open my mind to new experiences and opportunities outside my comfort zone. I must be willing to not judge nor over analyze the outcome based on fear of the unknown.…
In a high-context culture, the individual acquires cultural information and meaning from obedience to authority, through observation and by imitation. To acquire knowledge in this way and to…
Culture is an important aspect of study in the world today. Culture defines who you are and where you are from. It is important to learn about the culture of different backgrounds, so you can understand why different people act the way they do. Intelligence is a major factor that is directly related to an individual 's culture and environment. Psychology also plays an important role in culture. Comparing and contrasting an American Culture from a Sierra Leonean culture, which is a very small country in West Africa will clear up a lot of stereotypical ideas that people believe in.…
Face to face communication is the main source to getting to know new people. Relationships that you are able to build using social media tools are great but nothing beats then talking about it in real life face to face conversation. Without face to face communications we would not be able to have close friendships and relationships than we would if face to face communications were eliminated from our lives. Face to face communication with people is beneficial for it can boost confidence, build better relationships; and help us develop social skills.…
Written notes/messages - This is used as a reminder to the addressed. The message usually states how urgent the situation is.…
Between the two articles, “Frequently Asked Questions About eLearning” by eLearners.com and “The Sensuous Classroom: Focusing on The Embodiment of Learning” by Suzanne M. Kelly it is easy to gather the differences between a face-to-face school environment and a “virtual classroom”. Although one seems to be neutral to which is better the other clearly states that face-to-face learning is more beneficial. The two articles also look at both sides of the same issue, although Suzanne seems to favor face-to-face learning. The two types of learning both teach the students something, and both have opportunities to “discuss” class material. Although the differences out way the similarities, some may find one better than the other depending on their life style. The pros of an actual classroom may attract more students, especially the hands on learners. For example Suzanne M. Kelly states in her essay that, “none of what I’ve described could have been experienced online” (177). Whereas an online classroom is, “a substitute for traditional education “(178), a room full of real people is just better because there is no, “lack of face-to-face interaction” (182) or, “feelings of isolation” (182). There is nothing that can compare to the quality of learning in a room of real people, or “dragging one’s exhausted body into class with readings in hand, being (more or less) awake, alert, listening, and ready to open ones mouth” (179). As unappealing as that sounds, it’s a great life experience, and there is nothing that comes close to living out real life with real people. Students just can’t get the same quality of education in a “virtual classroom” as in a traditional face-to face-environment. Sure maybe they will save some money, but will they really be living?…
Burton, E. L. (2011). Cross-cultural/international communication. In Encyclopedia of Small Business(4th ed., Vol. 1, pp. 338-342). Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com.proxy.itt-tech.edu/ps/i.do?id=GALE|CX2343700156&v=2.1&u=itted&it=r&p=GVRL&sw=w…
Different methods of communication are effective and appropriate for different situations and audiences. For each of the following groups, list a good communication method (i.e. email, face-to-face, written, etc.). Describe what makes each method effective and how your tone would impact communication to each of these audiences:…
In the technological advancements of todays day and age there are many ways one could use the advancement to his or her advantage. Yet, could the same be said about using technology when it comes to cross cultural communication? With the advancements in the way human communicate to start with, video chat and conference calls, would it not be a very easy way to get things mixed up or lost in translation? I would say it would be very easy for two different people from two different worldly locations to come together on say a video chat to discuss business and everything can get mixed up by a wrong translation. To me Technology is taking the personal reference from the business aspect of things and in future reference no one will be meeting in person after a while. This in my opinion can be a horrifying situation for any business. Where as you say one thing with your lips but you body signals or language say a totally different thing. To the person on the other end of the chat or call it would seem like they are being disrespected just from their cultural communication habits and social norms that they have become accustomed to. To me a business meeting should be held in a personal reference. Where as you want to do business with someone you go to them and have a face to face sit down or meeting. This way you can have a certain level of trust when it comes to people looking at your business and deciding whether or not they want to do said business adventures with you are not. To me technology will do nothing but complicate a task that is already going to be daunting to you and the hopeful business partner you are looking to invest with. I say there are times to use technology in a different ways and not to try to open lines of communication through in personal…