Cross-Cultural Business Communication: Addressing Cross-Cultural Issues (Instructor Guide)

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Clock Hours: 1Hr
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Description

When communicating with coworkers, it is very important to respect other cultures. You should refrain from using humor that might offend people from other cultures, and avoid stereotypes that might affect how you treat your coworkers.

Before communicating with employees who belong to a different culture, it is important to research their cultures and understand clearly what is expected from your communication. You should determine what types of communication are most appropriate in specific situations. For example, you should investigate the most appropriate method for communicating a behavioral problem to an employee. Some cultures prefer profuse praise to cushion the constructive feedback, while others prefer a more direct approach. The most important thing to communicate to employees of different cultures is respect. By approaching them in accordance with their cultural standards and expectations, you’ll show respect for their cultures and your communication will be enhanced.

In this course you will learn to: identify gestures used in different cultures and build a cross-cultural team, and discuss guidelines for writing cross-cultural documents and assembling a translation team.

This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting, or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course.