“The Cultural Context of Global Management”

Unit Instructions:

Please include material studied for class, from the textbook and your own research covering the following chapters:

o Textbookchapters 3, 4and 5 (stereotyping, cultural sensitivity, International social responsibility, cultural quotient, paralanguage, intercultural communication)
o Your research
o Yourexperiences/ideas/collaboration

Include these specific aspects/questions:

1. Culture – The People

• Introduce the culture(s) – people(s) of the country you represent:

o Way of life
o Diversity of population in this country o Food,arts,music,etc.

• What are predominant values in this culture? Explain the following in as much detail as you can:

o Power distance?
o Uncertaintyavoidance?
o Individualismorcollectivism?
o Long-termorshort-termorientation?
o Criticaloperationalvaluedifferences:Time;changeandmaterialfactors

2. Verbal and Non-Verbal Language

· What languages are spoken (% of population)? What are official languages?

· What is important to know about non-verbal language?

· Do’s and Don’ts. Are there taboos (what not to talk about or what not to do)? Please explain.

3. Negotiation Strategy

· What do you need to know and do to be culturally savvy and successful with your business in the country you will do business?

· How are negotiations done in your country? (Negotiation style, general protocols, etiquette, handshake, greeting protocol)

· Find a suitable topic and develop an example to showcase the five negotiation stages in this country. You can also develop and write down a role play.

Further Instructions Must Add it when closing:

• Research and paste link:

o Research and share fun facts to present the country/culture you chose
o Please include meaningful short videos, pictures, audio link (explain what we hear and see), …. etc.
o Let your creativity flow..

• Paper:

o 10 pages
o Double spaced, include page # and your names on top

o No cover page please
o Useandsend Wordformat

· Please use correct citation Paper