Discussion Post A
What role does culture play on managers in global situations. For example, a US firm in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Singapore or Germany would all face different problems from a cultural perspective. What about a foreign venture into North America.
Discussion Post B
Define "Communication Across Cultures". Describe cultural variables in communications through examples.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.
Readings
Elliot, E. A., Xiao, Y., & Wilson, E. (2015). A multicultural blend: Metaphors, cognitive social capital and multiculturalism. International Marketing Review, 32(2), 200.
Gunnarsson, B. (2013). Multilingualism in the workplace. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 33, 162-189.
Mahmud, S., Alam, Q., & Härtel, C. (2014). Mismatches in skills and attributes of immigrants and problems with workplace integration: a study of IT and engineering professionals in Australia. Human Resource Management Journal, 24(3), 339-354. doi:10.1111/1748-8583.12026
Palliam, R., & Ankli, R. (2015). The cultural similarities of work as dignity: Bringing sense of community in business organizations. Development and Learning in Organizations, 29(4), 6-9
Plijter, E.,B., JM van, d. V., & Rocco, R. (2014). Managing the workplace in a globalized world. Facilities, 32(13), 744-760.