Problem:
MATS has tele-employees (employees who work remotely through e-mail and other forms of communication) all over the world with cultural backgrounds from both high and low context cultures. Karl wants you to design a presentation that will be delivered virtually to help different cultures understand each other better.
Your presentation should address how MATS employees could understand each other better by understanding high context cultures and low context cultures. Address these main points:
Q1. Define and describe high context culture. Be sure to give an example.
Q2. Define and describe low context culture. Be sure to give an example.
Q3. Discuss how an individual's culture affects perception about knowledge, credibility, and trustworthiness.
Q4. How does the perception of relationships in both cultures influence work relationships?
Q5. What might be difficult for new members coming into a specific culture?
Q6. How can MATS use this knowledge to communicate more effectively with each other?