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Coherent, learned, shared view of a group of people about life
What is culture? concerns that ranks what is important, furnishes attitudes about
what things are appropriate, and dictates behavior
1. Attitudes
What are the 3 keys to
2. Behaviors
understanding culture?
3. Values
Stereotype- mental representation of other people and culture
that fits into specific pre judge behavioral patterns (rigid)
What are stereotypes vs
prototypes?
Prototype- Examine person using stereotyped information, but
this approach allows flexibility and can leave room for
differences in individuals
High Context- relies on minor details to communicate
necessary info (rank, setting, nonverbal). Value personal
What is High Context relations and goodwill. Trust is established first, through slow,
culture vs Low Context ritualistic negotiations
culture?
Low Context- relies on words spoken in a message to deliver and
understand
communicated info. Value expertise and performance. Fast and efficient
negotiations
, High
1. Japanese
2. Chinese
3. Korean
4. Middle East
5. Latin America
What the 5 High highest
Context cultures and 5 Lowest Low
Context cultures? 1. Swiss
2. German
3. Scandinavia
4. North America
5. France
What is Denotation vs Denotation- dictionary definition
Connotation (Meaning Connotation- contextual associations (preferred)
Types)?
Abstract- conceptual nouns such
What Abstract vs Concrete Noun
types? as emotions Concrete- tangle,
physical things (preferred)
What are some issues with words -False cognates
in foreign countries? -Translation of phrases may have different meaning
1. Ethnocentric Staffing- primary language used for
multinational business will be same no matter the official
location (prevalent but now deemed insensitive)
What are 3 types of Company
language? 2. Polycentric Staffing- managers are hired from their host country
3. Geocentric- manager at each location must be there best
person for job regardless of cultural background (BEST)
Is Collaborative writing Yes
common with business
reports?
1. Inform
What are the 3 purposes of
2. Persuade
business writing?
3. Collaborate
What are the audiences and how Primary and secondary audience
many support points are needed? 3-4 primary points to support main idea
1. Make main point clear towards beginning