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Intercultural Dimension of Business Communications

Intercultural Dimension of Business Communications. 11.1 Spanish Speaking Countries. Essential Questions. What are the business practices, proper protocol, and greetings in a Spanish-speaking country?

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Intercultural Dimension of Business Communications

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  1. Intercultural Dimension of Business Communications 11.1 Spanish Speaking Countries

  2. Essential Questions What are the business practices, proper protocol, and greetings in a Spanish-speaking country? How do the business practices of a Spanish Speaking country relate to the cultural dimensions and communication styles?

  3. Activating Cross-cultural Communications in Business http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrJTf97Ev8o&feature=youtu.be What are the cultural issues Terry faces with Carlos and Miguel? What cultural issues does Carlos and Miguel face with Terry? How can they bridge their differences?

  4. Connecting Research Presentation- Business Communications in Spanish Speaking Countries Research Presentation: Business Communications in Spanish-speaking Countries: 320 minutes Divide students in groups of 3 students. Each group will be assigned a Spanish-speaking country listed in the book, Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands (Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela). Their task will be to design a five-minute PowerPoint or Prezi presentation on their assigned country to be presented to the class. To assist in their research, students need to use the Presentation Organizer. Also, distribute to each group the Presentation Rubric to use as a guide.  Their notes for the presentation will be turned in for evaluation. Give students 2 – 3 class periods to prepare their presentation. Each group will give their presentation to the class. After each presentation, ask if class members have any questions and discuss briefly with the class. Use the Presentation Rubric to grade the presentations.

  5. Summary Intercultural Dimensions of Business Communications Summary: 20 minutes Complete the following assignment in their journal: Select two cultural dimensions or communication styles and explain how these dimensions or styles can cause challenges between cultures in a business setting and describe possible ways to address these challenges.

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