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Explore how cultural differences impact business communication, including barriers such as ethnocentrism and language disparities. Learn guidelines for effective multicultural communication and strategies for successful global business interactions.
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Chapter 2 Multicultural and Global Communication
Learning Objective 1 Explain how cultural differences affect business communication.
Culture and Communication • People’s background and culture influence their communication, thinking, and behavior. • Apply the you-viewpoint, learn about different cultures, and recognize that individuals differ within each cultural group.
Learning Objective 2 Identify cultural barriers to communication.
Cultural Barriers to Communication • Cultural relativism • Ethnocentrism • Lack of knowledge and understanding of other cultures • Discriminatory behaviors including harassment • Language differences
Learning Objective 3 Explain basic guidelines for effective multicultural communication.
Multicultural Guidelines • Understand your own culture. • Keep an open mind and respect diversity. • Identify and adapt to language differences.
Learning Objective 4 Discuss communication challenges in a global environment.
Global Communication Challenges • Variations in language and behavior patterns • High- or low-context preferences for communication • Differences in language patterns and implied meanings of words • Differences in meanings attached to nonverbal language
Learning Objective 5 Describe key strategies for effective global business communication.
Key Strategies • Review business communication principles • Analyze the message receiver • Be open to and accepting of other cultures • Learn about other cultures and apply what you learn • Consider language needs