Intercultural Communication
Culture involves beliefs, values, attitudes, and...
Traditions
True or False?
Taking on the International Assignment is a decision that requires little consideration
False
What is international communication in business?
Communication between people or companies from different countries
This term refers to life events like getting a driver’s license, voting, or turning 21 that mark a change in social status
A milestone
How many live action movies are there.
11
What is the definition of intercultural communication?
The exchange of information between individuals who are "unalike culturally"
True or False?
For any success in an international assignment, one should take time to familiarize themselves with culture of their destination
True
Why is understanding different cultures important in the global market?
This major chain restaurant is known for its signature symbol, staple product, and shared cultural traditions
McDonalds
Do Ewoks live on a moon or a planet?
Moon
Name one of the traits that influence our communication
- Geographic
- Linguistic
- Educational
- Sociological
- Psychological
True or False?
Once you arrive at your Assignment destination, all anxiety and emotional barriers subside
False
What is one challenge companies face when communicating internationally?
Cultural differences or language barriers
This type of culture emphasizes personal freedom and individual goals over the needs of the group
Individualistic culture
What animal does blue milk come from?
Bantha
True or False?
Intercultural communication can be determined by age, gender, and education level
True
Is it more important to be a student or a teacher? Or both?
Both
How can language differences affect business communication?
Messages can be misunderstood or misinterpreted
In this type of culture, people learn behaviors more from observation and interactions rather than rules
Implicit-rule culture
What controversial force power does Plo Koon weild?
Force Judgement/ Yellow lighting/ Electric judgement
Name one of the 8 contributions to the Study of Intercultural Communication
- Compares cultures
- Shift to local perspective
- You don't have to know everything to know something
- There are rules we can learn
- Experience counts
- Perspectives can differ
- Intercultural communication can be applied to international business
- It integrate the disciplines
What percentage of people give up their International Assignment within the first month? Above or Below 50%?
Above 50%
What is meant by the "global marketplace"?
A worldwide market where businesses and customers interact across countries
This cultural difference describes whether a society focuses more on long-term goals and planning versus immediate results. _____vs_____
Short-term vs. Long-term
What is the name of the species that looks like whales and can go to hyperspace?
Purrgil